Summer Knits

Last summer, I recommitted to knitting. Ever since moving to Miami four years ago, the seasonal desire to make sweaters and other accessories disappeared, given that every day here is practically warm enough to wear a t-shirt and shorts.

But after making a tank top and finishing a frogged sweater, I have kept up with knitting! I made Ana’s daughter a bear bonnet; I made my niece and myself matching cardigans; and yesterday I finished a linen-cotton tank, just in time for my summer travels.

I loved working with the yarn — Sandnes Garn Line, a linen-cotton blend — as it’s light, airy, and drapes beautifully. I did not love weaving in the ends (plant fibers are not as “grippy” as wool fibers, so I had to split and branch out the ends, which took 5x as long).

I just wet blocked it and I can’t wait to wear it this summer and any other day!