Summer Knitting: Explore the Ranunculus Pullover

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Ranunculus

Ranunculus is a great summer knit! It’s made with needles that are a bit larger than the yarn, so it’s a nice, light, open weave. Sandnes Garn Line is the perfect summer yarn, it’s soft, light, washable, and has a little texture to keep things interesting. You can make it with long or short sleeves, whatever makes you happy!

CONSTRUCTION

Ranunculus is a top-down round yoke pullover with lace and textured stitches. The yoke pattern is designed to look like wearing layers of a necklace. Short rows are added between neck ribbing and yoke pattern not only on the back bit also on the front, so that the neckline has a bit of a boat neck shape and the yoke pattern has a necklace look. The round yoke has ample depth, and the finished pullover has cropped length so that you can lay it over dresses or high-waisted skirts and pants. If crops aren’t your style, please adjust the body to your favorite length. You can choose from a smaller or wider neckline, and short sleeves or long puff sleeves with/without a diagonal cuff line.

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Sizes

  • 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)
  • Finished bust circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151)(157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75)(55, 57.5, 59.5)(61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75)”
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YARN

Sandnes Garn Line

  • Long sleeve: 5 (5, 6, 6)(6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 8, 8) skeins
  • Short sleeve: 4(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6) skeins

OTHER MATERIALS

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Easy Cap Sleeve Tee Pattern for Summer

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Long Island Iced Tee

The Long Island Iced Tee is a lightweight, effortlessly chic, semi-cropped, top-down tee. Its elegant cap sleeves, which use compound raglan shaping, feature the Riptide stitch pattern. This stitch pattern is echoed in the delicate hem, keeping the tee light and airy. It knits up super-fast, so you can enjoy making this over a cocktail or two. Shaken or stirred?

We suggest you use Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, a soft, machine washable summer yarn made with cotton, linen and viscose!

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Construction Notes

The Long Island Iced Tee is worked in one piece, in the round, from the top down. The EOR marker is placed at the back centre. German Short Rows are worked for shaping the neck area of the tee and are worked simultaneously with the raglan shaping. Compound raglan shaping is then worked for the remainder of the yoke. The body is then worked straight to a semi-cropped length but can be lengthened (additional yarn would be required). The cap sleeves are finished with either ribbing or an I-cord bind off. Finally, the neck can be left unfinished with its minimal cast-on edge, or an attached I-cord can be applied. Charts are provided for the sleeve raglan increases on page 15 as a visual aid to the written instructions.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.

Video Tutorials

There are several video tutorials linked in this pattern, including:
1) German Short rows
2) 1 x 1 Italian bind off
3) Attached I-cord neckband

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Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Finished chest circumference:
  • 84 (92, 99.5, 108, 116.5) (127, 135.5, 144.5, 153)cm
  • 33.5 (36.75, 39.75, 43.25, 46.5) (50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 61.25)”

Suggested fit approx. 5 – 10cm/ 2 – 4” positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 5cm/ 2” ease. Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit and block a gauge swatch.

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Materials

Please note: if not using Magic Loop for neck, sleeve, or cuffs, then a set of double-pointed needles will also be required.

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Bea Top Pattern: Easy Boatneck Tank

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Bea Top

The Bea Top by PetiteKnit is a great simple, summer tank! I love that it has minimal finishing and simple, clean edges. Make it with Sandes Garn Line or Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (two strands together for the latter to get a marled look). This is a great project for newer knitters, since boat-necks require very little shaping.

Construction

The Bea Top is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch, and the work is then divided into the front and back yoke which are each worked separately back and forth in stockinette stitch with decreases along both sides. The top is shaped at the top of the yoke by means of short rows to create the boatneck.

Knit a swatch to determine which needle size gives you the correct gauge. Make sure to wash your swatch before taking the gauge measurements, as the recommended yarns might grow with wash and wear. Note that the size of the top will increase by a couple of cm an inch or so with wear after wash and blocking – keep this in mind when choosing which size to knit.

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Size guide
The Bea Top is designed to have approx. 8 cm [3¼ inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 8 cm [3¼ inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]. The measurements for the finished top can be found on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout). Measure yourself before beginning your project to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body), you should knit a size S. A top in size S has a bust circumference of 82 cm [32¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 8 cm [3¼ inches] of negative ease.

Schematics can be found here.

The Bea Top in the photos is shown in size xxs.

Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Bust circumference:
72 (77) 82 (87) 92 (102) 112 (122) 132 (142) cm
[28¼ (30¼) 32¼ (34¼) 36¼ (40¼) 44 (48) 52 (56) inches]

Total length:
48 (49) 50 (52) 55 (57) 59 (60) 62 (64) cm
[19 (19¼) 19¾ (20½) 21¾ (22½) 23¼ (23½) 24½ (25¼) inches] (measured mid back)

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Marled Colour

The marled colour seen in the pictures above is created by working with 2 strands of fingering weight yarn held together. We suggest Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, a soft, machine-washable blend of cotton, linen and viscose.

Yarn Options

Other Materials

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SUMMER STORE HOURS Start THIS WEEKEND!

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Summer Store Hours

The weather is FINALLY gorgeous, so it’s time to shift to our summer store hours … starting MAY 22nd we will be closed on Sundays:

May 22 to Sept 14, 2024:

Monday to Saturday: 12 pm to 6pm

Chic Lace Provence Top for Spring

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Provence Top

The Provence Top is a pretty lace top, perfect for spring and summer! The Provence Top is worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round, then it is separated for the front and back, that are worked flat. Then front and back are sewed together on shoulders. Sleeves are worked in the round from armholes.

We suggest using Sandnes Garn Line, a soft, machine-washable blend of cotton, linen and viscose.

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Size

  • XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • To Fit Bust: 29-33.5 (334-35.5, 36-38, 38.5-40.5, 41-44.5, 45-47)”
  • Finished Bust: 35(38, 41, 44, 47, 50)”
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Materials

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STORE HOURS Victoria Day Weekend

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Victoria Day Weekend Store Hours

Saturday May 16: 12 to 6 pm

Sunday May 17: CLOSED

Monday May 18: CLOSED

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Victorian Knitting Manuals

Normally I post a little pattern for you, but I feel like a national celebration of the birthday of a long-dead Monarch (Queen Victoria) deserves something a little more …. today I share the digitized collection of Victorian Knitting Manuals, gratis the Univerity of Southampton’s Knitting Reference Library & JStor (I also found a large collection of vintage patterns from Sirdar, but that’s a story from another era).

Cover of 'The Silkworm Series: Knitting Lessons' featuring illustrated leaves, raspberries, a silkworm, and a butterfly, published by Myra & Son in London.
A page titled 'The Art of Knitting' featuring instructions and abbreviations for knitting techniques.

I like the Silkworm Series: Myra’s Knitting Lessons no.1, it has lots of stitch patterns you can swatch & experiment with. You can also find free old-timey (and more recent) knitting books on the Internet Archive. The Art of Knitting from 1892 (brought to you by the Smithsonian), has a bunch of patterns worth exploring.

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For my beloved Crocheters, there’s lots of Crochet Resources in the Internet Archive for you too (both old-timey and more recent)!

It just goes to show, you can take the girl out of the library and put her in a store full of yarn, but apparently, you can’t take the library out of the girl!

Cumulus Tee: Summer Knitting Made Simple

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Cumulus Tee from Petite Knit

The Cumulus Tee from Petite Knit is a super simple and elegant top that’s great for summer knitting & wearing. It’s worked in stockinette stitch and has a rounded V-neck in the front. The sleeves are elbow length, and all edges are finished in i-cord. The Cumulus Tee is made in one piece from the top-down and requires no finishing work at the end, so chances are you’ll actually finish it THIS summer. It’s worked at a tight enough tension that you won’t need to wear a cami underneath – another summer bonus. Since it’s made from the top, you can make it as long or cropped as you like, and modify the length of the sleeves to suit your taste.

NOTE: technique tutorials for this project are available from the designer’s website HERE

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We suggest using Sandnes Garn Tynn Line. Tynn Line is a soft, machine-washable blend of linen, cotton, and viscose – perfect for spring and summer knits!

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Size

The Cumulus Tee is designed to have approx. 3-9 cm [1¼-3½ inches] of positive ease. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best.

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
  • Finished Bust circumference: 89 (94) 99 (104) 113 (123) 134 cm OR 35 (37) 39 (41) 44½ (48½) 52¾ inches
  • To fit bust circumference: 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm OR 31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches
  • Sleeve circumference: 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 (41) 41 cm OR 11¾ (12½) 13½ (14¼) 15 (16¼) 16¼ inches
  • Total length: 51 (52) 54 (57) 59 (60) 62 cm OR 20 (20½) 21¼ (22½) 23¼ (23½) 24½ inches
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Projects Made with Quince & Co Sparrow

Materials

  • Sandnes Garn Tynn Line: 3-4 (4) 4 (4-5) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) balls
  • 3mm/US2.5 – 24″ circular needles
  • 3mm/US2.5 – 32″ or 40″ circular needles
  • 2.5mm/US1.5 – 24″ ciruclar needles
  • 2.5mm/US1.5 – 32″ ciruclar needles
  • 3mm/US2.5 double pointed needles
  • 2.5mm/US1.5 double pointed needles
  • stitch markers
  • Pattern
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RESTOCKED Drops & Sandnes Garn

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We just got a restock of Sandnes Garn and Drops, including many of the new colours for spring!

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Sandnes Garn Line

Sandnes Garn Line has been restocked for your Summer knit, crochet, and weaving fun! Sandnes Garn Line combines the easy comfort and drape of linen with soft cotton for body and the coolness of viscose. Create classic lightweight summer tops and sweaters with this elegant plant-based Light worsted to heavy DK weight yarn. 

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  • 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
  • 50 g / 1.8 oz (110m/120 yds)
  • Light Worsted to heavy DK weight
  • Knitting Needle Size: 4mm/US8 
  • Knitting Gauge: 20 to 21 sts = 4″/10 cm
  • Crochet Hook Size: 4.0 mm / E
  • Crochet Gauge: 20 scs = 4″/10 cm
  • Machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle; lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Norway 
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Sabai Top

The SABAI top is a light and airy summer top with a boat neckline. It’s super easy to knit, requires only a few techniques and is therefore ideal for beginners. You can make it with the ribbed collar or just stocking stitch for a simpler rolled edge. I recommend using a DK weight cotton blend like Sandnes Garn Line, for a light, cool, easily washable summer knit

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
  • Finished Chest circumference: 85 (91) 99 (109) 121 (131) cm / 33.4 (35.8) 39 (42.9) 47.6
    (51.6)”

Materials

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Plain Yoke Tee

Size

  • (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9)
  • Circumference: (87) 92 (97) 104 (110) 120 (129) 136 (147) 155 cm (34) 36 (38) 41 (43) 47 (51) 53.5 (58) 61”

Materials

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Thea Top

Size

  • S (M) L (XL) XXL
  • Finished Bust: 88 (98) 108 (118) 128 cm

Materials

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Anker’s Summer Shirt

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 85 (91) 96 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 153 cm or [33½ (35¾) 37¾ (39¼) 43¼ (47¼) 51¼ (55) 60¼ inches]

Materials

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Soho Top

Size

  • 1, (2), 3, (4), 5, (6), 7, (8), 9, (10).
  • Bust circumference: 76, (80), 90, (100), 106, (110), 120, (124), 130, (136), OR 30”, (31 1⁄2”), 35 1⁄2”, (39 1⁄2”), 41 3⁄4”, (43 1⁄4”), 47 1⁄4”, (48 3⁄4”), 51 1⁄4”, (53 1⁄2”).

Materials

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Audrey Top

Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Bust Circumference: 80 (85) 90 (95) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm OR [31½ (33½) 35½ (37½) 39½ (43¼) 47¼ (51¼) 55 (59) inches]

Materials

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Knitting the Perfect Summer Shirt: Ankler’s Summer Shirt

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Ankler’s Summer Shirt

Anker’s Summer Shirt is a simple summer top, worked in one piece from the top down. The yoke is worked in sections of rib with increases in the round, followed by classic raglan increases when the stockinette stitch section begins. The sleeves are worked at the end, either on double-pointed needles or on circular needles using the Magic Loop technique. Anker’s Summer Shirt has no finishing other than weaving in ends.

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Photo: PetiteKnit

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
  • To fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39¼) 39¼-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches].
  • Total length: 52 (54) 56 (60) 62 (62) 64 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (23½) 24½ (24½) 25¼ inches]
  • Sleeve length: 9 (9) 10 (10) 10 (10) 10 cm [3½ (3½) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 inches]
  • Ease: The shirt is designed to have approx. 0-5 cm – [0-2 inches] – of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 0-5 cm – [0-2 inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement.
  • Measurements: The measurements for the finished garment are on the front page of the pattern (note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is kept). Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust (or your widest upper body part) to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 95 cm [37½ inches] you should knit a size M. A size M shirt has a finished circumference of 96 cm [37¾ inches], which in the given example would mean 1 cm [½ inches] of positive ease.

Yarn Options

Anker’s Summer Shirt is make with a Double Knitting weight yarn, we recommend Sandnes Garn Line for a light blend of cotton, linen and viscose.

Needles & Etc

Because there are several needles length required, this project is a good candidate for Interchangeable knitting needles. Also, if you aren’t great with double pointed needles you can substitute Chiaogoo 12″ circular needles or Addi Easy Knit 10″ needles.

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Create Your Own PetiteKnit Cloud Sweater

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Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit

The Cloud Sweater in this super pretty pink … and it might be the perfect three-season sweater (fall-winter-spring). We made it with Drops Air in a pretty light pink, which is great all year but maybe fits nicely with the early spring.

Construction

Cloud Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked back and forth while german short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Then each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening.

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Size

We made size XXS. It’s designed to be worn with extra ease, the smallest size starts at a 40″ bust.

  • Ease: Cloud Sweater is designed to have approx. 25 cm [9¾ inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes.
  • Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Bust circumference: 102 (108) 113 (118) 122 (127) 136 (146) 153 (162) cm [40¼ (42½) 44½ (46½) 48 (50) 53½ (57½) 60¼ (63¾) inches]
  • Length: 55 (56) 58 (59) 61 (62) 63 (66) 68 (69) cm [21¾ (22) 22¾ (23¼) 24 (24½) 24¾ (26) 26¾ (27¼) inches] (measured mid back excl. collar)
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Materials

Alternate Yarn Options

For a lighter, fluffier, airier textile you could also use Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk or hold 2 strands together of Drops Kid-Silk.

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