I am not a fan of summer knitting: loose knitting with linen or cotton yarn. Ugh!! But, I do like wearing flowy, summer tops so I knit one and started another.
Here is Agave. Designed by Yumiko Alexander for DanDoh fibers. It is knit with DanDoh Linen (purchased at The Yarnery), the yarn called for, in color Oasis. It is blue and green. NOT blue-green. It looks like spruce from afar. Sally is making the same sweater in red.
I worked the sleeve differently than the two options in the pattern. I picked up the number of sts for the longer sleeve, but then did some shaping and added the lace pattern to the bottom of the sleeve. Here is the original “flutter sleeve” version:
And the longer sleeve:
My sleeve:
Because my arms are so long, I added 5″ to the length of the pattern’s longer sleeve! I love this sweater and have already worn it. I went to Tucson to see Surly’s new vacation home and wore it when we went yarn shopping. 🙂 I’ll get a lot of wear out of it when the weather warms up here.
I also met Yumiko herself at the Interweave Maker Festival:
God, I hate pictures of myself! Oh well. In another post, I’ll share what Sally and I made at Maker Fest!!
PS to Sherry: Actually, I did not lengthen the pattern. There are 3 different lengths: the short one has 5 repeats and the long one has 7. Sally and I often knit the same things. We both have great taste!
PS2 to Chloe: Yumiko has come up with so many beautiful designs!
What a lovely top, Susan! I notice you added two pattern repeats to the body of the garment also. Isn’t it great that we can make these changes to fit our body! You do such fabulous knitting. I’m curious; so often you and Surly knit the same garment – has it always been this way? And I also hate pictures of myself! Especially cannot wear hats, even though I enjoy making them.
Comment by Sherry Beasob — April 24, 2024 @ 9:36 am
Wow such a lovely sweater! Your version looks great.
I have been curious about the yarns and the patterns from this designer.
The yarns do not seem very available in Canada, so I haven’t looked into it further.
I didn’t think these yarns would be easy to substitute …
Maybe soon though, now that I have seen your sweater!
Comment by Lisa R-R — April 24, 2024 @ 4:50 pm
I meant maybe i will look more into the patterns and where/how to get the yarns without paying too much duty.
I won’t be subsituting soon, no!
Comment by Lisa R-R — April 24, 2024 @ 4:51 pm
That is beautifull, Susan. I can easily imagine you wearing it. I was lucky enough to stumble on one of Yumiko’s trunk shows a few years ago and was beguiled by all her lovely, floaty patterns. She and her team were very kind and helpful. They recommended the Ko-michi pattern for me which looked stunning and unique on someone I saw wearing it who was also short like me. She is very good at creating elegant somewhat loose styles which work so well in warm climates. Chloe
Comment by Chloe — April 25, 2024 @ 7:41 am
Hello, I have been searching for a small knitted bead bag pattern and I would love to have your knitted amulet pattern if possible please. I just discovered your awesome website.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Comment by Brenda Garzon — April 28, 2024 @ 5:48 am