Episode 71: Finding the Right Yarn for Summer Sweater Patterns

In this vlog I go through the evolution of my summer sweater yarn usage, from the ridiculous to the very appropriate. I also show the patterns I used them for and discuss those knits of Summer’s past, some of which have been covered in my Every Sweater I Ever Made video.

See more:

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnupWkYLqsPZ-95FLVV4Ag
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• Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/mamatronic

My Question for you: Remember these patterns? Any summer weight yarn suggestions for me?

Yarn and patterns mentioned:

Starting with the wool, yes I said wool:

• Rowan Chunky Wool (now Big Wool): https://knitrowan.com/products/big-wool
• Evening Shell – Wenlan Chia: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evening-shell
• In Bernat Roving: https://www.yarnspirations.com/yarn?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Bernat&prefn2=yarnProductLine&prefv2=Roving
• and in Araucania Liwen: https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Araucania/Liwen.asp
• Pembroke Tank – Good Night Day: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pembroke-tank
• In Cascade 220 Fingering: https://www.cascadeyarns.com/product/cascade-220-fingering
• Holla Back Tank – Emma Wolford: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holla-back-tank
• in Meilenweit by Lana Grossa: https://www.lana-grossa.de/en/socks/
• Weho Bikini – Julia Trice: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weho-bikini
• In Knit Picks Stroll Sport: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/bare-stroll-sport/c/5420189
• Finishing School – Katie Canavan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/finishing-school
• in Knit Picks Stroll Fingering: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-hand-painted/c/5420193
• Harnett Tank – Allyson Dykuizen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harnett-tank

To the heavier weight cotton and cotton blends:

• In Berroco Weekend Dk: https://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-weekend-dk
• Riverine – Andi Satterlund: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riverine-pullover
• In Rowan Denim: https://knitrowan.com/products/denim-revive
• Waterrock – Jennifer Kelley: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waterrock
• Twin Cities Headband – Allyson Dykhuizen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twin-cities-headband
• In Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/24-7-cotton
• Crossbody Canteen Bag – Alexandra Tavel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crossbody-canteen-bag
• In Billie Jean by Wool and the Gang: https://www.woolandthegang.com/en/products/billie-jean-yarn
• Tommy Top – Wool and the Gang: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tommy-top
• in Plymouth Jeannee: https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/jeannee-worsted-item-720
• Napanee Halter – Good Night Day: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/napanee-halter-top
• In Rowan All Seasons Cotton: https://knitrowan.com/products/all-seasons-cotton
• Stratford Halter Crop Top – Good Night Day: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/stratford-halter-crop-top
• In Valley Yarns Goshen: https://tinyurl.com/mvzr94wf
• Aquae Tanks – Hillary Smith Callis: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aquae-tank
• Oud Tank – Sarah Hurwitz: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oud-tank
• Leed Halter – Good Night Day: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leeds-halter-crop-top
• Just Beachy – Emma Wolford: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/just-beachy-2

One 100% acrylic:

• In Lion Brand Color Theory: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/color-theory-yarn
• Spring League Sleeveless Hoodie – Two of Wands: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-league-sleeveless-hoodie

Back to cotton and cotton blends, many lighter weight:

• in Berroco Remix Light: https://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-remix-light
• Lace Sweater Villanelle – Olga Grishina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-sweater-villanelle
• Mae – Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mae-15
• Speckle and Spice by Tamy Gore: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/speckles-and-spice-top
• in Knit Picks Shine Sport: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/shine-sport/c/5420122
• Lady Bat – Teresa Gregorio: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lady-bat
• in Knit Picks Comfy Sport: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-sport/c/5420179
• Umbre Lovre – Allyson Dykhuizen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/umbre-lovre

• in KnitPicks Comfy Fingering: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-fingering/c/5420197
• Roxborough Dolman – Courtney Kelly: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roxborough-dolman
• Reef Knot Tank – Sarah Wilson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reef-knot-tank
• Fire Opal Tee- Allyson Dykhuizen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fire-opal-tee
• A Hint of Summer – Isabell Kraemer: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-hint-of-summer
• in Knit Picks Cotlin: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/cotlin/c/5420162
• Liaison – Allyson Dykhuizen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liaison-tee
• Shannon – Valentine Strokina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shannon-10
• Nachtfalter – Stefanie Pollmeier: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nachtfalter

Some bamboo and bamboo blends:

• In Spa Naturally Caron: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/caron/spa
• Corona Camisol – Kristen Ten Dyke: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corona-camisol
• In Lion Brand Coboo: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/coboo-yarn?variant=32421602689117
• Sunset Ringer Tee- Two of Wands: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunset-ringer-tee
• Opal Tank – Two of Wands: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/opal-tank

ANd finally the linen, linen blend, and hemp yarns:

• In Willow Yarns Field (discontinued): https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/willow-yarns-field
• Canyon – Mel Ski: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/canyon-4
• In Willow Yarns Feather (discontinued): https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/willow-yarns-feather
• Trail – Mel Ski: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trail-7
• Beach House – Teresa Gregorio: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beach-house-3
• In Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy: https://tinyurl.com/5bnyrv3d
• Hawt Sands – Teresa Gregorio: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hawt-sands
• In Knit Picks Lindy Chain: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/lindy-chain/c/5420254
• Zara Tee – Dianna Walla: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zara-12
• Kinton – Jennifer Kelley: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kinton-2
• Morning Mist – Annie Rowden: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morning-mist-8

Non-pattern Stuff I mention:

• WAS shop: https://www.wasthestore.com/
• my Every Sweater I Ever Made Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgEhdJ1gx0&t=7315s