Warm WIP Wednesday

As the UK basks in a mini heatwave, knitting is getting extremely sticky.  To this end I find myself casting on lots of different things.

I started off with a top for my youngest daughter.  She bought the yarn and pattern nearly two years ago but just hasn't got round to it, so asked if I would help her out.  It's a King Cole pattern which comes in two versions a short top with V neck or  a longer version with a round neck, the link shows both versions.  She wants the long top with a V neck, no problem there.  The yarn is King Cole Riot in the black/grey colourway.  I've managed to make a start on the rib but find that my hands are sweating!

Next, I am making a self-designed baby car seat/pushchair blanket, you know the one with the hole in the middle for the harness clip - this is being knitted in Caron Simply Soft which I bought on my recent trip to the USA.  Whilst 100% acrylic it feels like cotton, so is easier to knit with.  The recipient wanted a spotty cover with matching hat so happy to oblige.  It looks a bit scrunched at the moment but will lay flat once blocked.

Then last night I started another hat.  I saw this picture and decided it would be easily replicated.....



I'm knitting mine in Patons 100% Cotton in a wine colourway and I have an oddment of a pastel mix cotton for the flower.  It's so much nicer knitting with cotton when its hot

and of course, I still have Laurie's Ten Stitch and that ruffled dress languishing in the corner.

I hope wherever you are, you are enjoying the summer sun and managing to stay cool