Thursday, April 26, 2012

Seasonal Knitting

I pondered this very prompt last month and still have not come to the decision whether I am or can be a seasonal knitter. Consensus was generally that you guys like to knit whatever you want, whenever you want. I am finding this year, at least, that I don't really buy yarn in the summer. It's kind of weird. I just...kinda don't want to. The yarn in my stash becomes a bit more appealing as the weather warms too, but whether it's because I have a lot of cotton that wants to be worn this summer or because a few random skeins want to become small projects, I don't know.

In any case, leaving that all aside, I thought the best way to talk about seasonal knits is to show you what I pull out of storage  to wear in spring and summer. I can't really tell you why I store them except that I don't have enough shelf-space to keep all of my knits out all year long. Really I could wear these in the cold, too.










Those last three are oldies! These are mostly light-weight yarns or planty fibers which keep me cool or light and/or lacy layering pieces. Tomorrow, I'll have an new addition to this list I can show you (with a special interview for Friday's prompt, I think)!

Do you store your heavy knits when the weather gets warmer? Do you knit in anticipation of a coming season or are you like the majority of my blog readers and you just knit what you feel like knitting when you feel like knitting it? Do you wear that heavy aran sweater as soon as you finish it in August? Gosh, I hope not for long!

8 comments:

  1. Wow, you have knitted so many great tops!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you! Tops are kinda my specialty. :)

      Delete
  2. Being my first full 12 months of knitting I think I'll knit year round but it'll be pretty seasonal as I'm in a 4 season climate!
    I really like that top right top!
    Can you offer the pattern name?
    :D

    ReplyDelete
  3. ahhh you have so many nice garments! I've only knit a few so far so I'm not storing them. Also I work in an office so I still need them because the A/C is crazy. & I also just knit whatever I fancy at the time.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm working on a special, super thick sweater just for my office. It's ALWAYS so COLD in there!

      Delete
  4. Oh I thought I left a message! I love all your knits. You have quite an awesome collection there!
    Can you tell me the name of the pattern of the top right with the gathered neckline? Its so funky! I must make one.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You did! I've been busy and neglected my comment publishing. Sorry! Glad you found it! It's super cute. I'd suggest following Roko's mods if you knit it.

      Delete
  5. I just found it on your Ravelry! Ne're mind!
    :D

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for reading and commenting! I love to hear what's on your mind!