Summer Knitting with Linen (a review)
Here’s a nice summer and fall yarn for you to try – Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen.
I admit, I’m just not a big fan of linen. It’s too harsh on my hands, so I don’t enjoy the knitting process even though I know the results will wash out to a nice soft fabric. I’ve tried more than once – can’t do it. There is no harshness problem with this Soft Linen that’s 30% baby alpaca, 35% wool and 35% linen. It’s an interesting blend I haven’t seen elsewhere. The linen makes a difference; it’s nice to knit with even in warm weather.
Here’s a peek at the blocked sleeve of a fall cardigan I have on needles now. The drape when wet blocked is delightful; soft and flat with good stitch definition. I’m pleased with the result and glad that I learned my lesson about blocking new yarns.
You may notice a few familiar Nuances. The Duality Cast On (in white) with adjacent i-cord bind off and the non-garter raised ridges. I’ll be introducing a new sleeve idea with this pattern so I had best get knitting.
Vortex Hat
The Duality Cast On is a twist on the standard provisional crochet cast on with an eye towards adding a design feature. This orange Vortex Hat with purple accents shows how you can add contrast in both color and direction. It’s a fun hat with so many design options it could easily become your ‘go to’ hat pattern.
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This time if year I usually put down the knitting because I get so hot. I’m excited to try the linen yarn . It sounds delightful! Thank you for recommending it.