May 18, 2023
Making (Raspberry) Lemonade
Introducing Lemon Spritz, this year's #4dayKAL (4 Day Knit-a-long) pattern by Olive Knits. We are already so excited for this July project. Knit in a plant-fiber-blend yarn, it is the perfect light layer Spring, Summer, or Fall weather (or for you folks living in the warmer climates!).
(Need more info on this whole "4dayKAL" business? Check out our previous post here.)
This sweater was such a breeze to knit. The to-down construction has a bit of interest with reverse Stockinette sleeves. After the sleeve divide, when things usually get (yawn) super boring on the bottom, this sweater actually gets MORE interesting with a diamond lace pattern. The cute lemon leaf sleeve details are the perfect finishing touch.
We have all the details on this year's KAL over on our Lemon Spritz page - check it out and join us!
PROJECT SPECS
Pattern: |
Lemon Spritz by Olive Knits (pattern pre-order begins May 26) |
Available Sizes: |
S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL) |
Finished Bust: |
35.75 (39.25, 42.25, 45.75, 48.75, 52.25, 56, 61, 65.5)” |
My Size: |
XL (45.75" finished bust, I am wearing my sweater with 2.5" ease in the bust) |
Yarn: |
3 skeins Malabrigo Susurro (50% silk, 25% merino wool, 25% linen; 325 yds/100g), color Fucsia |
Yardage: |
720 (778, 840, 907, 980, 1058, 1143, 1245, 1357) yards |
| Mods: | I increased 12 sts (one lace pattern repeat) after the sleeve divide and before starting the lace to give me more ease in my hips. |
7 comments
How fun that I have already have some Remix light in my stash (and was able to get an extra skein of the same dye lot at my LYS) ….. so I’ll be knitting the leafy-LIMEaid version since my yarn is color 6921/FERN ….. can not wait ….. I’m going for the 4 day challenge!!!