It’s never too early to dream about spring and get your knitting needles ready. Knitters have many reasons to love every season but there is a special joy when it comes to spring. With winter blues fading and yellow summery sunshine making it was, spring it's the perfect season for knitting. Unlock your creative side and discover the endless possibilities of knitting. With this blog, it'll be a breeze to create stunning spring pieces in no time.
Take your knitting game to the next level this spring. Whether you're a beginner or a master knitter, there's something new for everyone. Creativity and yarn is the heart and soul of your craft but your knitting needles are the ones doing the job. So, make sure to work with comfortable knitting needles in the right type and size as mentioned in the pattern. Single pointed needles work best if you have limited stitches on hand and want to construct the project in pieces. Double pointed needles are great for knitting small things in the round. Circular needles work for both knitting back and forth and rounds as long as you have the right length. Besides, the needles, do carry the other knitting essentials such as stitch markers, darning needles, sharp scissors, etc. A knitting needle set will have the tools & accessories all ready for your crafting.
Let’s get ready for Spring knitting.
1. Lace Shawls or Wraps
Shawls are not limited to winter knitting but can be easily carried into spring and summer. Lace knit shawls are the perfect project to get you into spring fever. There are thousands of patterns to explore or you can start small with basic lace stitches and techniques. You can start with a wrap or shawl with the stainless steel knitting needles from the Mindful Collection. Choose a size that is wide enough to wrap the wearer. The sharp tips and smooth surface make them the ideal lace knitting needles. You can create artful holes in your fabric with k2tog and yarn over. Keep stitch markers and darning needles handy for your project.
Knitting lace patterns requires skill, patience, and practice. However, the results are worth it as you can create stunning works of art that will be admired by all who see them. Make sure to choose vibrant shades of blues, greens and yellows or stick to the elegant white.
2. Cowls in Condo Knitting
Cowls are believed to be typical winter wear but then with the right yarn weight and shade they can be pretty spring and summer accessories. For a lighter construction, condo knitting is a good technique. It means you simply knit a garter pattern with two knitting needles of different sizes in alternating rows. Say for example, 4.5mm and 5mm or 5mm and 6mm. This will ensure that your knitted fabric has a unique look. You cast on stitches with the smaller needle. Knit a row or round with the same needle and then for the next row or round take the bigger needle. Continue alternating till you’ve completed the project. Mark the different rows and rounds in different stitch markers to help you with reference to the change in the pattern. For a cowl you can go ahead with a pair of single pointed needles and then join the project with a darning needle. Or, knit with circular needles or double pointed needles and then there would be no step for seaming later.
3. Tees
Tees are for every season. Spring means beautiful colours and patterns of leaves and flowers. If you do not want to look for a pattern, make it in garter with fade colour palate. Get yarn in spring-inspiring shades and plan out a fade. Or go for a self-striping skein or the range of hand-dyed yarns. With the measurements of your project and gauge you can easily make a tee without a pattern. Make the tee with STNs with front and back knitted separately or make them on circular needles with DPNs used for the neck or sleeves.
4. Shrugs & Cardigans
Shrugs and Cardigans are similar in pattern with different lengths and design elements. If you have knitted a sweater previously, you can easily go ahead with a basic shrug or cardigan. Knit a gauge swatch first. This way you’ll have an idea of how the pattern will look and how much yarn will be needed. Use some lace patterns for the neck part or the bottom to give them a delightful spring look.
5. Headbands
If you have lots of stash in different shades, cast on a pattern for a headband. The simple garter or stocking stitch pattern will look beautiful. Single points or circulars can have them ready in a day or even a few hours. To give them a special touch knit flowers or leaves separately and then add to them the project or knit them on the headband. You’ll have a beautiful hair accessory to get you into spring.
Besides the above project ideas, you can also make socks and hats in bright shades.
Happy Spring knitting!
Source: https://medium.com/@mindfulknitpro/7-knitting-projects-to-make-spring-special-87142ed7d7f4
