What are you knitting right now?

Question

Warmer weather is here or near, sort of...what was up with the Easter snow?

Anyway, I'm a beginner knitter and still feel the urge to knit something. But by the time it is finished, I know it's gonna be too warm to wear it. Any suggestions for summer knit projects?

Answer 1

Right now I'm working on a child's sweater, an adult's sweater, a blanket, a variety of Barbie doll clothes for my Grand daughter's birthday... I need to get some 'football' items made for my Grandson, for his birthday.. and some pictured sweaters for ALL of the Grandkids!!! For 'summer' there are headbands, and scrunchies... some people even knit 'swimsuits'!!! Short sleeved, light weight tops. There are places that take 'donations' of knitted premie hats---I think that's for all season's. Lap blankets for the elderly in nursing homes...older people seem to be cold quite a bit of the time. Many of the humane shelters are happy to get small blankets for the animals.---Hope that helps you with some ideas.--I just wish that I have more TIME for knitting!!! Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Hello! I've just arrived in Saskatoon for a 5-month break from my life in the Yukon ( a bit backwards I know!) and I've lugged down every knitting project that I've started and not finished since I began knitting about 4 or 5 years ago.

I plan to knit ALOT this summer, and this is what I'm hoping to finish - crocodile mitts, Joey Ramone doll, open-finger gloves that tie with ribbon, monster slippers, a teddy bear for my new nephew, a felted change purse....various felted bags, toques etc.

All the projects are from existing pattern books - particularly 'stitch-n-*itch' series (which is my favorite) and a new book - Naughty Needles - I've found which is a little risque but has some neat stuff in it ...

Anyway - there are TONS of summer options so keep on knitting, just take it to the beach!

Answer 3

My rule is always to knit for winter in summer and summer in winter. If I start on all of the nice cosey jumpers, scarves, warm socks, and hats now, then when September comes around I have all of my winter stuff done, and all of my christmas presents finished. Then I start on lovely light summer knits, to cheer me up through the summer months and remind me that spring is only round teh corner.

Actually that's a lie, it's what I'd do, if my project list was finished, and I could complete projects in the order I want too. Inevitabley though I always see a pattern that I just have to have, and everything else gets pushed aside, then i end up in the situation that i'm in now, where I'm knitting socks for my sisters birthday, which is in just 3 days!

If you're a beginner though, you might want to think about something like this as it's a great way to go, if you can do it from the start. Otherwise, have a look at www.knitty.com they have some lovely spring/summer top patterns, or just go and browse the patterns in your local yarn store, something will leap out at you screaming KNIT ME KNIT ME and you won't care what time of year it is now, or what time of year it will be when you finish, you will just have to knit that project.

You might also want to look at joining a knitting group. Knitters are great at inspiring others, and I always see something that I want to knit that someone else in my group is doing. 3 of us did the same shrug last month.

Actually that shrug might not be a bad option, it's short sleeved, done in silk or silk cotton mix, takes no time to knit, and is lovely & lightwieght for summer. You can find it in te Erika knights classics book.

Knit the patterns you want to knit, never feel you have to finish a garment you're hating, and enjoy every moment.

Answer 4

There's an adorable cotton summer hand/beach bag in one of Vogue's summer knitting magazines (either Vogue Knitting or KnitSimple) that is fairly easy to do and very cute. And there are, of course, always some cute tank tops that are easy in the magazines right now that work up quickly as well.

As for me, I'm knitting the lace nightie from the Interweave spring issue that's available on line, but if you're a novice knitter you may not want to tackle a lace project yet.

Answer 5

Hi!
I'm new to the group but wanted to join up with other knitters. Right now I'm knitting another pair of socks in a light weight fingering yarn. They aren't as hard as you may think, you just have to get accustomed to knitting with DP needles. I shortened the cuff so that they would be more comfortable with the coming warm weather. You can finish a pair of socks in no time at all and since you aren't knitting a huge pattern, you can pretty much take it anywhere.

Answer 6

I'm a beginner too. I started knitting what I called dog blankets! They started off as just practice scarves and blankets, and didn't have the follow through, so I cut em short and now my dogs are nice and cozy! I was told once by the woman who taught me that the best thing to do for a beginner is just to keep going at samples. Once your fingers are nimble enough and your stitches are even and not lumpy, then try practicing patterns. It causes much less frustration in the end. It turned out to be true, I tried starting on a sweater, half way through and many hours later I messed up the whole thing and became very frustrated. I know this isn't a really great answer for your question, but I just wanted to say keep it up!

Answer 7

Well, here in Evergreen, CO, where I live, it is still cold, so anything goes as far as projects go; depending on where you live, though, there are knitting pattersn for all seasons.
How about an easy tank top in some lightweight cotton? Or something even easier, practice new stitch patterns with some cotton washcloths. I love Sugar 'n Cream brand cotton; cheap, easy to find, and come in a wide range of colors.
It is also fun to be able to finish a project in a few hours!! There are lots of books on dishcloth or facecloth patterns, plus the internet is loaded with free patterns for stuff.
Also, a nice and lightweight scarf would be fun too.
Let me know how it goes!!
Kelly

Answer 8

Purses, purses and more purses. I'm a beginning knitter like you and I'm working on my second chinese charm bag from snb. Next, I'm going to try the booga bag. This pattern is available online for free.
Also, the newest knitpicks catalog was devoted to lace and had some enticing patterns (though a lot more challenging). Knitting is not just for winter anymore!

Answer 9

Actively working on-
Socks (always socks)
Lace curtain for my sister

In time out-
Hat - bored with it
Christening blanket - set aside for christmas knitting, need to rework some of the math.
Pair of socks - waiting for appropriate sized needles to be freed up

On deck-
Summer sweater/tank - for me
Fingerless gloves - gift
Wrist warmers - gift
Some kinda lace will almost certainly take up residence in my knitting bag, but I haven't narrowed it down
And of course, more socks.

Yes, I do have starter-itis.
And warm feet

Answer 10

I am knitting Sahara from Stitch Diva and getting ready to start a pair of Lilac Socks from Jeanie Townsend. Love the pattern.