Knitting is usually something I do more of during the colder months and conversely, sewing is something I do more of during the warmer months (like right now). I always associate knitting with projects like warm and cozy sweaters and scarves, and since I like to knit primarily with wool, it makes it difficult to sit underneath a growing wooly project in the summer when there’s no AC in my apartment. Yes, there’s cotton, but I’m not such a fan…
However, I’m absolutely in love with what I’m working with right now – Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo. Here’s four reasons from the label on why you should knit with Cotton Bam Boo:
- Incredibly soft hand
- Great stitch definition
- Beautiful drape
- Uses a renewable resource
So far, I agree with all of the above! I found this yarn at Windsor Button in Boston when I went shopping with the girls from my knitting group and was searching for some kind of drapey yarn to make Gemini. It feels soft on my hands and isn’t abrasive at all like some cottons, and although it’s a little splitty, the stitches are quite defined as you can see above. I can tell that this is going to be comfortable and cool to wear on hot days this summer.
This is knitting up in a flash now that I’ve finished the lace, increases, and divided the sleeves from the body. I had to start this five times because of stupid mistakes like twisting the beginning of the round – rookie mistakes, yeesh! But now that all of the “complicated” parts are done, it’s smooth sailing from here just knitting rounds and rounds of stockinette, great for TV watching or chatting at knit night. This is definitely a project I’ll finish in time to wear this summer.
BTW – I’m a big Jane Richmond fan! Check out her original designs on her site and her blog for tutorials.
