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After assembling this month’s Things to Knit, it’s very clear that shawls were big among indie designers in June. Shawls, shawl-shaped sweaters, and wraps were published in full force. It’s no surprise – with their adaptability to different kinds of weather and suitability to lightweight yarns, shawls and wraps are kind of the perfect summer knit. There was also a lot of linen and cotton, also not surprising for this time of year! What I’m most excited about looking at these patterns is the idea of getting ahold of some neon linen/cotton blend yarn and getting crazy with lace and asymmetrical shaping. Yay for summer knitting!
Therapy by Laura Aylor
Striped Esjan by Stephen West
Purless by Rosemary (Romi) Hill in 7 Small Shawls; Year 5: Asymmetry
Bumble by tincanknits in Max & Bodhi’s Wardrobe
Summer Moon by Jill Zielinski
Canyon by Mel Ski
Shawl Shrug by Susanne Sommer
Château-rouge by Madame Tricote
Agrumes by Christelle Nihoul
Sommernachtstraum by Tanja Steinbach
I love the bumble hat, it’s in my queue! I’m not much of a shawl knitter (I never actually wear them), but the Château-rouge and Sommernachtstraum are lovely!
And doesn’t the Bumble pic remind you of Girl with a Pearl Earrring? I love it!
I love the chateau rouge one, but it could be that I do beacuse she looks so cool! Nah, still love… both.