weirdsquidJul 20, 2023

[WIP] Thea, a sleeveless top in cotton blend

https://lemmy.world/post/1841339

[WIP] Thea, a sleeveless top in cotton blend - Lemmy.world

This is the Thea top by PaulaM [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thea-top]. I’m knitting it with Sandnes Line, which is a cotton/viskose/linen blend. This was supposed to be a quick knit to be worn this summer, but it took me ages to go through swatching - I just couldn’t get gauge. Anyway, there’s still one and a half months of summer left and this baby is only half a strap away from top topology. BTW, have you seen the VeryPink video on weaving in cotton ends [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9vAJYVRxzjw]? These ends are cut soo short! I don’t know if I can bring myself to trust the process…

Show threadthegiddystitcherJul 20, 2023

This is so relatable. My jumper made especially for Winter 2022 is still waiting for another sleeve and a half, and the cross stitch project I confidently planned to finish “by Spring” is just about winding up now.

You can do it though! I believe! And remember if you finish it in time to wear it once before the weather turns, you technically won 😄

p.s. how are you finding that yarn? I made a top from cotton/linen blend a few years back and it’s lovely to wear, really softened up in the wash. But the linen made it absolute murder on my hands during the knitting process. I’m wondering if the addition of viscose makes it a bit less horrific to work with.

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To be completely honest, I have zero ambition to chase a deadline with that, or any, project. It’s done, when it’s done.

The yarn only has a small percentage of linen, and I found it fairly pleasant to hold - but obvs nothing like a nice soft merino. However, it splits somewhat easily.
All in all, I think it’s worth giving it a chance, if you like summer knits.

Jul 20, 2023 at 12:38pmWeb
Show threadthegiddystitcherJul 20, 2023
Ah I think the yarn I used was basically 50/50 so that makes sense. Maybe it’s time to get over the trauma and start experimenting with less linen/heavy blends!