As soon as I stumbled onto this pattern on Stefanie’s blog, I knew it would be my next knitting project! Not only do I love the stripes, but I loved the simplicity of the pattern as well. I eagerly ordered my yarn from KnitPicks and waited for it arrive. Since I don’t own anything with the classic red and white stripes, those are the colors I chose to make my sweater. The pattern was well-written and easy to follow, so knitting it up was a breeze. The only thing I might change is that the yarn is bit fuzzier than I would like, but a quick brush with the lint roller usually cleans all that right off. I love the nautical vibe of this sweater and it’s perfect to wear on those days that are sunny, but there’s still a bit of breeze!
I’ve been knitting less than before and I’m not working on anything at the moment, which is so unusual for me! I find it more difficult to knit when it’s warmer outside because you do get a little overheated with a knitting project on your lap!
Tell me: Are there any other knitters out there? What do you knit during the warmer months?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Nnenna, You are AWESOME. I am rubbish when it comes to knitting, and I cannot believe you MADE this top! It looks amazeballz!
Awww, thanks Laura! :D
I knit with wool and alpaca and such literally all year round. It’s kind of ridiculous. Whatever. I gotta catch up on all those projects I don’t have time to knit–but so desperately long to–during the school year. #noshame
Ahh yes, the summer is perfect for catching up. Usually the wool doesn’t bother me, but right now I think I’m in a knitting slump! :O
So simple and pretty! I’ll check that pattern out :3
I love to knit but I generally crochet during the summer… and knit socks and mittens in fall/winter.
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Thank you Veronica! You should definitely check out the pattern, it’s very simple :) I’m not so good at crochet myself, but maybe I could try a crochet pattern instead!
what a lovely sweater.love it in white and red.it could also be awesome in white and blue.beautiful choice!
Thank you Despina! If I made it again, I think blue and white would be my next choice :)
I’m just totally smitten with that sweater – it’s perfect!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
Thank you Courtney! :D
You made this top!? That’s so awesome, it looks great on you! :)
xo, Yi-chia
Thanks so much Yi-chia!
You look fabulous and i love that you MADE it!! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com
Thank you! :D
If you hadn’t said so, I though that you might’ve gotten this top at some high end shop. Love that you made it yourself, it’s not only flattering but it is also very striking!
Thank you so much for checking out my blog :)
xoxo,
Genie
http://www.uniqueandchicstyle.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for your kind words Genie! :)
Wow thanks for sharing. I love that sweater. I agree that I can’t do a lot of yarn playing when it’s warm outside too!!
Thanks Christine! Haha, glad I’m not the only one! :) It does feel strange not to be working on anything though!
This is gorgeous! I’ve been really wanting to try a sweater…I’ve never made a garment before, really. As for summer knitting, I like making cotton face clothes. They’re small and not as hot as wool. Plus, they only take a few hours of knitting, and you’re done! I keep a stash of different colors for gifts.
-Hope
http://www.aflatteringtale.com
You should try this sweater Hope- promise it’s very simple! :) Cotton face cloths- what a good idea! Plus, I love a fast project for the instant gratification. One day soon we *must* get together and knit, maybe even outside in the park! :D
You are so talented! This top is sweet!
Thank you Monique! :D
How cool! My friend tried to teach me how to knit, but I suspect I’ve forgotten everything she told me. I do enjoy looking at other people’s knitting projects, though–it seems like magic every time, haha. An old online friend who I haven’t talked to in a while has become a knitting whiz in the last few years, and I looooove seeing what she comes up with. She designs her own patterns as well as knitting from preexisting patterns, which seems like double-magic to me: http://joyarna.blogspot.com/
Thanks Mia! I bet it would come back to you if you picked up knitting again :) Thanks so much for sharing this blog- I’m definitely going to check it out!