Ahhh! AC

The humidity is stifling so we stayed where it's cool. But if you had to be outside, the Panopeia top that Cinzia knitted would be the perfect garment to beat the heat. She used a buttery yellow silk and merino blend yarn that was perfect for the drape-y fabric.

Last week I mentioned I was designing a cowl pattern. Well, here it is! I call it "In Threes Cowl" and it is currently being test knitted by Carole, Jan, and Cinzia. When they clear it for publishing, I will post it on Ravelry as a freebie.

Carole finished up her Squishy Soft Cowl using a Universal Brand yarn in bulky weight. It knitted up quickly and was finished...

before she left. It has nice body so it stays against the neck to keep the wearer warm.

Barbara B. started a sweet baby cardigan called Basket Weave Baby Sweater. It's a free pattern which includes sizes birth to 7 months.

Margaret is working on another of her original designs. It is a basket weave too which will become a warm hat.

Maureen worked on her Close to You Shawl using a pretty purple fingering weight yarn. This is a free pattern also.

Cinzia was all set to start the test knit of the In Threes Cowl when she realized her yarn needed to be wound into a cake from the hank.

She started the provisional cast on and was on her way.

Carole worked on her variation of the Lacy Hitchhiker. We discussed whether we use life lines or throw caution to the wind and just knit. If the pattern is an intricate lace, it would be good practice to use a life line after each correctly knitted pattern repeat if for not other reason than to preserve your sanity. There's nothing more depressing than trying to frog lace and find the dropped yarnovers!

Maureen's baby gift the Olive You Baby Sweater is made with a machine washable yarn in a rich deep red. The detail on the asymmetrical front is a nice touch.

I started a companion piece to the In Threes Cowl, a hat. I think one or two more repeats of the lacy section and then I'll knit the stockinette crown to the finish line.

I'm excited to get back to this hat so I'll finish here and should have the finished hat to show you next week. Don't forget to keep those needles clicking!