Spring Knitting & Crocheting: A Round-Up!

I've known many crocheters and knitters who abandoned their craft during the warmer months. After all, we are, by and large, a wool-loving people (I know I count myself as such; alpaca, anyone?). Who wants to be at the beach or on a road trip with a sweater's worth of merino piled on their lap?

However, I'm here to tell you that the terms "Spring knitting" or "Spring crocheting" are not oxymorons! There's no need to put down your needles and hooks during the warmer months. Allow me to don my "enabler" hat for the moment and share some warm-weather projects, inspired by our shop yarns, that are catching my eye this season.

First off is Hekla, a versatile short-sleeved pullover designed by Skacel Collection's Cirila Rose. Hekla features two of our favorite yarns, Schoppel-Wolle Leinen Los (a yarn that's been flying out of the shop as of late), and Zauberball Starke 6 (available in-store only), the self-striping, DK weight cousin of the ever-popular Zauberball.

Hekla Pullover by Cirilia Rose

For a quicker knit in Leinen Los, try the Blackberry Hat by Malia Mather. This textured, slouchy cap is a great spring accessory, takes just one ball of Leinen Los, and the pattern is available in-store, too.

Blackberry Hat by Malia Mather. Image © Jarrod Duncan

For you shawl knitters out there, there's no time like Spring for whipping out light, airy accessories! CoBaSi, a delightful blend of Cotton, Bamboo, Silk, and a hint of nylon, is a favorite among customers and staff for it's versatility and great stitch definition.

Last year's Spring Knit Purl Hunter KAL, Ridgely, features CoBaSi in 2 colors.

Ridgely by Michelle Hunter. Image © Michelle Hunter

For crocheters, try this sweet, vintage-inspired apron in Patina from our most recent magalog. Motif projects are great when the weather starts to heat up. They only take a little bit of yarn at a time, and don't overwhelm you with piles of fiber to carry around.

Hexagon Apron by Cirilia Rose

Lastly, there's the ever-popular Riff Tunic, knit up in a variety of non-wool yarn choices. We have seen some gorgeous customer-knit versions show up in the shop. Two of my favorites use Kid Paillettes, a jazzy mohair blend that's peppered with sequins, and Merino Cotton 135, a yarn with a broad enough palette that ANYONE can find a color they love. Both yarns are available in-store.

Riff Tunic in Merino Cotton 135

Riff Tunic in Kid Paillettes

Enjoy your Spring & Happy Stitching!

-Sharon