One Hot Item for Summer

As soon as the Side to Side Cardigan sample came into the shop a couple of months ago, it became the new "must knit" project for summer. In fact, our shop mannequin (LOLA!) is currently modeling it as I write this, and as she normally hangs out right by the front door, she's been getting noticed A LOT in this top. And noticed by people of all ages, shapes and sizes!

Just a couple of weeks ago we had a gal in her early 20’s who had to knit this top. She was in with her grandmother, who decided that she’d make one, too. And today we had a woman in her 30's buy yarn to make it, and another in her 50's. See? ALL ages!

I think the fact that it is knit with the Tahki Cotton Classic really appeals to a lot of people. The colors of that yarn are amazing. And it's SO soft. Though it’s knit double stranded, it’s got a really nice feel and drape.

This sweater is such a classic style and shape that it really looks good on all body types. You can dress it down with a tank and jeans, or you can wear it to a wedding with a cute summer dress and a long necklace; the choice is yours!

Summer Tank or Cardigan?

I am trying to make a decision on my next project. It's for me, and I have it narrowed down to two.

My first choice is in the Berroco Book 270 - Linen Jeans. I have looked in this book several times and totally missed this cool top! It’s called the Latitude. It's a striped tank knit up in Linen Jeans. It’s a really nice tape yarn of 70% Rayon and 30% Linen. The colors are earthy shades which definitely appeal to me.

My other choice is the One-Button Cardigan in the Terra Collection book. The sweater is on the front cover and it caught my eye the day I was pricing the pattern booklet. And we just got in some wonderful new colors of the Blue Sky Cotton - and I LOVE that yarn - so Im thinking I'd substitute that...

So maybe I won't just pick one. I can always do both... but which one FIRST?