Sometime ago I purchased some stubby cotton and linen yarns with the intention of knitting a Summer top. I had no idea how much yarn would be needed and consequently purchased way too much.
The finished sweater adapted from my favourite raglan sleeve pattern, Doocot by Kate Davies Designs
Some swatching for gauge and drape, experimenting with different combinations of the yarns.
Close up of the finished knit, one strand of the stubby cotton and one strand of the thicker linen held together. The plan was to include some extra texture and darker tones with some rows of garter stitch knit with three strands of the fine linen.
Detail of the bands, faux cable that I used in a previous knit, the Galanta sweater by Carol Feller / Stolen Stitches. Less repeats used for the neckline and three quarter sleeves but enough of the faux cable to look coordinated.
Blocking the finished sweater. Really an important step for this cotton and linen combination.
Closeup of the neckline, garter stitch and stripe details
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