Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Issue 361: Lazy Summer Days...Happy Wednesday!

I should be focusing on fall knits but this week I was still looking at summer tees!

Discover elegance and sophistication with the Pavo Blouse by Yeon Hwa Lee (@atelier.ajour), designed to bring out your inner peacock. The intricate lace pattern, inspired by a peacock’s eye, graces the yoke and adorns the hem of the body and sleeves, creating a stunning visual effect. This seamless, top-down design allows you to adjust the length of the body and sleeves to your preference, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Perfect for any weather, the Pavo Blouse offers versatility in style. Its adjustable length makes it ideal for warmer weather, allowing you to create a garment that’s as breezy and light as you desire.

GAUGE
24 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette
Knit with 3.5 mm needles, or adjust needle size to meet gauge

SIZES
Available in sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Finished tee circumference: 79 (88) 96 (104) 113 (125) 133 cm / 32 (35) 38 (42) 45 (50) 53 inches
Choose a size with 3-15 cm (1-6 inches) positive ease

YARN
Yardage: 720m (800m) 860m (920m) 1000m (1063m) 1140m

NEEDLES
Collar & Hem: 3.0 mm (US 2.5) circular needle or dpn
Body & Sleeve: 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle

SUGGESTED YARN - Lamana Verona (Coming Soon), Quince & Co Chickadee, Kelbourne Woolens Perennial

The Feather Blouse by Yeon Hwa Lee is easy to make, still so feminine and fun to make and the colour possibilities are endless! It has a round yoke. Using slip stitches and a beautiful lace pattern which reminds me of feather, it will make a heavenly, fantastic looking yoke. The double folded neckline is optional and the sleeves have several options too so you are sure to get your unique version which suits you.

Sleeve options are :
Short sleeve with or without ruffles
You can have a normal sleeves which has a smaller cuff. This sleeve is adjustable on length so you can do either 1/2, 3/4 or the long sleeve version.
You can pair it with jeans and skirts, it‘s easy to wear and can be your perfect companion for upcoming spring days, but also using cotton yarn perfect for summer days.

NEEDLES
3.5 mm (US 4) needles for the neck collar and hem
4.0 mm (US 6) needles for everything else
If you want ruffles, you also need 4.5 mm and 5.0 mm needles.

GAUGE
19sts and 25 rows in stockinette, slip st pattern and lace pattern. There is a pattern chart for the swatch included in the pattern

YARN
Silk mohair yarn 420m/50g held double throughout the pattern.

You can adjust the MC yarn with other yarn of your choice, if the gauge fits. But I would recommend to use silk mohair yarn for CC yarn to keep the lacy feeling alive.

Short sleeve
MC 120 (135) 150 (!60) 180 (200) 210 g
CC 25 (25) 25 (37) 40 (40) 45 g

Long sleeve (full sleeve)
MC 150 (175) 195 (210) 235 (260) 275 g
CC 25 (25) 25 (37)40 (40) 45 g

SUGGESTED YARN:  Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk, Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair

The Rhubarb and Custard Socks by Zanete Knits have a toe-up construction means they’ll fit any foot or leg length, and the gusset sole together with the honeycomb brioche stitch heel flap add interesting details. The stranded colourwork is in the colours of rhubarb and custard, which will make you feel like you’re walking on candyfloss. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone else, knitting these socks are sure to bring a smile to your face.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3)
Finished foot circumference:

• 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm
• 7 (8, 9)”

YARN: Fingering weight, allow approximately:
Main colour (MC):

• 155 (185, 220) m
• 170 (200, 240) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

• 85 (105, 125) m
• 95 (115, 135) yds

GAUGE
32 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

NEEDLES
2.25 - 2.5mm (US 1-2) circulars 40-60 cm or DPNs

SUGGESTED YARN - Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock, Koigu Collector's Club KPPPM

FOs and WIPs

Last Thursday, I cast on the Link Tee by Tomomi Yoshimoto, which combines a crocheted yoke and a bottom hem with a knit body. I also have her Link Sweater pattern but decided to cast on the summer version.

This is how far I was on Monday. I am using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and Ancient Arts Passion 8 yarn in Pumpkin Spice.

I’m on the second round of decreases on the yoke shaping but am a part of the pattern where I am having trouble figuring out the text and video vs the little schematic. I haven't crocheted enough to try and figure it out without concentrating hard.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Emma (emmlaporte) finished her Heirloom Quilt Cardigan by Katryn Seeburger which she cast on on her birthday using Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport. She started it using the leftovers from her mom’s Artus Shawl Kit before buying more.

Carol (knittoatea) came to Knit Afternoon wearing her second Ranunculus which I had only seen in her photos! Yarn is Berroco Zinnia.

Claudia (@cgriffs01) wore her Anker’s Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit while on vacation in Montreal. Yarn is Sandnes Garn Line.

My sister Mary (maryc1981) finslishef her Secret Garden Sweater by Elenor Mortensen using Manos Fino in Rosewater and Havisham and Regia Premium Merino Yak in 7515

My sister Mary (maryc1981) finished a second Secret Garden Sweater by Elenor Mortensen using the leftover yarn from her first one. She had just enough of the Merino Yak for a short sleeved version.

My sister Mary (maryc1981) finished her Renaissance Sweater by Elenor Mortensen. Yarn is Koigu KPM in colour 1160 and KPPPM Collector's Club colour Hay.

Cecilia (@adventuremonkey6) only needs to sew on buttons to finish her Birdhouse by Martin Storey.

Beverley knit this super cute Teddy Bear by Debbie Bliss from her Simply Baby book using the Estelle Breeze cotton yarn leftover from her Chevron Stripes Baby Blanket.

Eileen knit this sweet baby set from the Lang Yarns, Punto 7 Cashmerino for Babies and more book.

Jen (zjewell)’s beautiful first spin on her new Ashford E-Spinner 3 that she received as a birthday gift from her family! 471 yards in 100g!

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!