Summer Knitting Plans

 

• “Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart.” 
• —Winnie the Pooh

I've heard people say they don't knit in the summer because it's too hot out. I never not knit. Doesn't matter the weather or time of year. Every day I have needles and yarn in my hand at some point. It may be a few minutes as I drink my coffee, during my lunch hour, waiting for my son to get off the school bus, at baseball games, on my couch at night watching tv. It's an every day must for me. 

I finished up my two planned Rhinebeck sweaters. You can see them here and here.

I have been knitting socks like a maniac. I also have a long term sweater on my needles (but I might rip it out....I'm not really enjoying the knitting...but we'll see about that). I wanted a plan for my summer knitting and I've come up with one. Between every personal knitting project, I will knit something to sell at the farm store in the fall and winter. So far, I have knit the Birch & Moss scarf and these two little baby bonnets. I LOVE knitting baby things. I imagine the new parents putting these soft knits on their brand new little babies. There is nothing like a new baby and I miss having them! I also never had a girl so I get my girly knitting out with gift knits to sell. I'm going to make a few boy things too. Some baby sweaters, some gender neutral knits, maybe some little booties too. 

Here are a few of the personal knits I'm thinking of for the summer...

This is the Corran Cardigan by Rebecca Clow. I bought the pattern a few months ago but didn't have the right yarn for it. My friend Tracey gifted me some yarn in a fun bright blue that might be perfect for a summer night over a dress cardigan.

This photo is from it-is-a-sarah's ravelry page. She also has a YouTube channel I enjoy watching.

I love fingerless mitts. There are the Pioneer Gloves, a free pattern. Might be good to make as a gift.

The Traveler Cowl is on my must knit list! I bought a big skein of Noro that will be perfect for this. I love wearing my shift cowl by Andrea and I think this will be a perfect alternative. I'm a no-fuss girl when it comes to neck wear. I have knit so many shawls in the past but I just don't wear them! I don't like to fix it throughout the day. These cowls are perfect.

And one more...maybe another Georgetown.  I knit one years ago and sadly it was lost at a big party at my friend's house. I think someone took it home by accident and didn't know who it belonged too. I just hope they have enjoyed wearing it!

Do you make knitting plans for yourself? I would love to hear what you have planned for the summer.