Make summer plans

I myself am already thinking very hard. So intensely, in fact, that the other day I said out loud to my husband, "I don't even know what my vacation knitting project is going to be this year." And he said (I'm not lying): "How about taking a vacation from knitting?" You can imagine my response.

After we discarded the visit of a couples therapy, because he immediately realized his mistake, I thought about it further and I think a favorite is slowly crystallizing ...

By Ito, Sandnes, pascuali or BC yarn

Brand new this week is the Küselshirt by Marisa published! It takes its name from the horse farm of the same name on Fehmarn, where Ms. Maschenfein has knitted the summer part. Thanks to different yarns you can knit it fluffy, silky, airy-light or a bit grippier. So there is something for everyone!

Knit top down, collar, cuffs and hem are worked in doubleface. The body is formed with the help of raglan increases. The shirt can be worked with or without ribbon. I tend to the variant with ribbon, because I find such a knot on the shirt to the summer really chic!

What would you like?

As always, you can also buy the pattern individually. Either here in the store or on Ravelry. In the kits you will find the combos Kinu and Washi by Ito, Saffira and Manada by Pascuali, Bio Balance by BC Yarn and Silky Kid by Kremke or - knitted solo - Duo by Sandnes.

All the yarns have something going for them. The most summery is the Ito version, Sandnes is something for fresher summer days and when you prefer a little more stand in your clothes. With the fluffy versions, all those who like to have it cozy, but still not too heavy, will be happy. The beautiful lilac shade at Silky Kid is unfortunately sold out, but with Manada and Saffira by Pascuali we have a nice alternative (please select crocus here). Plus: Saffira has a silk content of 25%, which gives the yarn a cooling effect and nice sheen. In the end, only one question remains: Who "küsels" with us through summer?

It's getting fluffy again (and a few needle sizes bigger) with the new design from Lotilda: You can now find the kit and pattern for the Mika Summer Cardigan in our store. We have created this summery cardigan with Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive. The yarn is available in many different colors, so you can adapt the model perfectly to your closet.

Knit seamlessly top down, this cardigan has integrated sleeves so that the shoulder and sleeve form one piece. First you work the back neck panel and then the back piece. Then knit the right front piece to the back piece, then the left front piece, and work the increases for the V-neck. Under the arms, all knitted pieces are joined. The finish is an Icord.

For those who prefer a variety of colors on the needles: No problem! We have several new striped designs in the store, including the Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg. You'll be knitting with Double Sunday by Sandnes - and you'll have a wide range of colors to choose from. The sweater is knitted top down. The pattern is in English. And yes, the sleeves are long. But - and I don't want to think about it yet - such a summer will pass, right?

Perfect for warm temperatures and also quickly knitted is the Seaside Tee from Coco Amour Knitwear. Here you work with Line from Sandnes. The yarn I had presented to you last week in more detail. It is and remains a summer favorite!

Work the shirt top down in the round. Especially beautiful is the saddle shoulder, which then overflows into raglan increases. Thanks to the beautiful color palette, there are almost no limits to the possible combos.

Is your vacation knitting list already full? Or are you rather knitters who like it playful and a little romantic? Then I have found something for you: the Summer Blossom Tee by Irene Lin. The designer lives in Taiwan and has many designs on Ravelry - be sure to check it out.

Jule has put up the knitting kit with Organic Cotton from Krea Deluxe. Start at the back. Then pick up stitches at the shoulders for the front pieces. Close under the armholes to form a round. If the upper part is rather simple, the torso and sleeves become very playful thanks to cable stitch and ruffles. Of course, you have to like that - at least I do!

The Marilyn Tee from Miriam Walchshäusl is even more striking. Cherry lovers watch out, that's all I'm saying! The sweet little fruits are knitted directly thanks to stranded colorwork. And since you're working with the pure cotton yarn Alba from BC Yarn, it's really a great summer piece that just makes you want to spend extended hours in the sun in the garden. The top-down model is inspired by Marilyn Monroe and I can really picture her in it.

Who likes it now neither frilly-playful, nor fruity, but instead something for men: Here you goooo! We have just put up the Introvert Sweater "Inside out" by Andreas Ruthemann. The comfortable men's sweater is knitted top down from Høst by CaMaRose and Bergamo by Lamana. You will need the latter for the rolled edges. Please note that Høst can shrink up to 10% in the washing machine. So knit a little bigger if necessary or - this is what I would do - wash by hand. This is also good for Bergamo as a merino alpaca yarn.

I've been a fan of this yarn for a long time, even though it "only" plays a minor role in this design, of course. But that's not a bad thing. Høst is a great main yarn. Take a look at the different shades of mottling. How beautiful are they?

Who also always wanted to knit something from kolibri - by Johanna: Now is your chance! The designer celebrates her birthday and on the occasion of her special day all of her own patterns on her website and on Ravelry are available with a 25% discount until June 25 (no code needed here). Until today at noon (so you have to hurry up a bit) the pattern for the Emmanuel Tee is also free. You can find all information about the code in this post. The matching kit is already created for you with the pure linen yarn Løvetand by CaMaRose.

And then I have something for all those who feel like swinging the crochet hook. Sandra Gutierrez, a knitting and crochet designer from Mexico, has created a Crochet Along to go with her design Vesuvius . Instead of knitting, crocheting will be done together. It starts on July 1.

You have to register on this website for the CAL, there you will also get the pattern. Attention: Everything is in English, but maybe one or the other dares. I myself have made the experience that it is with English crochet pattern as with English knitting pattern: google the appropriate abbreviations and then just dare. You never stop learning!

Crochet with Suave from Pascuali, we have created the matching wool package for you here. The Vesuvius Shirt is worked top down and has a great construction. The textured knit is light and airy and perfect for summer. It has two slits on the sides that are neatly finished with a pretty edge.