summer poetry/cotton poetry
May 13, 2016
I loved my last Poetry so much I decided to make another one for summer. You might remember the original, from Rowan Magazine 56 and designed by Marie Wallin, was knit in Kid Classic and made a great wintery sweater. But since I ended up wearing it so much I knew it would be a fabulous summer sweater knit in the great Rowan Handknit Cotton with it's similar gauge and drape. Handknit Cotton has worked out so well for me in the past--it's very soft but manages to take multiple trips to the washer and dryer and still behave like a trouper. White HKC is especially nice as it washes up bright and white no matter how dirty I get it or how often I wash it. Plus it's very easy to knit; definitely one of the easiest cottons on the market. Cotton yarns sometimes get a bad rap for being difficult to move on the needles and hard on the hands, but not this one. I'm a fan. It's not a yarn that is needle fussy, but I did prefer using my pointy Addi Lace needles. The pattern is well written, quickly made and fun to wear--although I have been stopped on the street by people asking me (with a wink) if I just might have my sweater on backwards! In fact, the back is one of the reasons why I like this sweater so much!
is part of the Rowan core line and an excellent value at ~$6.50 for 92 yards.
You can queue Poetry here.
I made some simple mods that you can read about on my Rav. project page.
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(The pink pants are from Gap; I bought another in charcoal. Love them.)
7 Comments
Ouuu, I do love this in white! I know you love white sweaters and it's nice to know this is one that can go into the washing machine. Lindy
ReplyDeleteI do love white sweaters and I'm guilty of having (perhaps) too many! Thanks for stopping by.
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ReplyDeleteThis is just the cutest! I will have to ask my sales rep about that issue ; )
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE IT! And it's the "backwards" thing that grabs me too ;-)
ReplyDeleteI thought this sweater looked familiar. I love it in white!
ReplyDeleteCarole
I love this sweater, Kristen! So perfect in white cotton!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!