Summer is for Cotton Knitting

Many knitters claim they are not inspired to knit during the summer, when the temperatures are soaring and the feeling of yarn against their bare legs is irriatating. I also use to feel that way until I developed an appreciation for cotton yarns.
I am currently working on a Classic Elite cotton yarn with slubs, in a medium pacific blue color. The pattern is a sleeveless shell from an old Baruffa (Lane Borgosesia) pattern book B.126 number M-661. I have finally added the extra stitches needed by increasing the number or repeats in the pattern from 9 to 10, while maintining the cable pattern. I am so proud of myself, I am beside myself!
I favor cable patterns and as we approach the Fall, I am looking forward to creating a knit vest in a mustard-gold Donegal tweed. I love knitting in the Fall when the summer is transitioning to the Fall. I feel rejuvenated and inspired to create lovely classsics for Winter.

Happy Knitting,

Eileen