In her new book “Summer Knits”, Sari Nordlund @sari_n_ has kindly chosen our yarns Antigone, Candide and Pénélope for 5 patterns in this delightful collection.
Simple or sophisticated tops, flowing dresses, light sweaters and delicate accessories: this beautiful book, photographed by @violaminerva on the streets of Rome, features 23 patterns to create an entire summer wardrobe 🙂
You can find all the patterns on the Ravelry page of Summer Knits.
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Here are the 5 designs that Sari imagined in our yarns:
Pattern: « Juturna Camisole » by Sari Nordlund, available in 9 sizes and published in English in the book « Summer Knits »
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 260 meters / 284 yards per 100 g), 2 to 4 balls, shown in the colorway “lune”.
Construction: The Juturna camisole is knitted seamlessly from the top down. It begins with the back piece, followed by the two front triangles. The pieces are then joined at the underarm, and the body is knitted in the round. There are two options for the body: a straight body with a folded hem or a peplum hem. The straps are worked as i-cords.
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Pattern: « Venilia dress » by Sari Nordlund, available in 9 sizes and published in English in the book « Summer Knits »
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Pénélope (90 % merino, 10 % silk; 133 meters / 145 yards per 50 g), 9 to 19 balls, shown in the colorway “orgeat”
Construction: The Venilia dress is knitted seamlessly from the top down with a beautiful lace pattern on the front and back. The front and back are knitted separately down to the armholes. The pieces are then joined, and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is folded double to give the dress a neat, finished look. The top edges of the front and back are finished with an i-cord edging that continues seamlessly into the straps.
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Pattern: « Venilia Top » by Sari Nordlund, available in 9 sizes and published in English in the book « Summer Knits »
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Pénélope (90 % merino, 10 % silk; 133 meters / 145 yards per 50 g), 4 to 7 balls, shown in the colorway “galet”
Construction: Like its namesake dress, the Venilia top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with a beautiful lace pattern on the front and back. The front and back are knitted separately down to the armholes. The pieces are then joined, and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is folded double to give the top a neat, finished look. The top edges of the front and back are finished with an i-cord edging that continues seamlessly into the straps.
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Pattern: « Pax top » by Sari Nordlund, available in 9 sizes and published in English in the book « Summer Knits »
Yarn: Candide De Rerum Natura (70% merino, 30% recycled cotton; 185 meters / 202 yards per 50 g), 3 to 6 balls, shown in the colorway “muscari”.
Construction: The Pax top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with beautiful lace patterns and textural moss stitch. The back and front are knitted flat down to the armholes. The pieces are then joined, and the body is knitted in the round. Stitches are picked up from the neck edge, and the neckband is worked as an i-cord. Lastly, stitches for the sleeve edgings are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round.
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Pattern: « Diana bag » by Sari Nordlund, available in one size and published in English in the book « Summer Knits »
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% linen; 260 meters / 284 yards per 100 g), 2 balls, shown in the colorway “tourterelle”.
Construction: The Diana bag is knitted from the top down in a simple lace pattern. The bottom of the bag is round and worked in stockinette stitch. The handles are double-knitted and attached to the sides of the bag.
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You can find Sari’s book here:
Thank you Sari for this book, a wonderful gift to enjoy summer!
Photo credits: @violaminerva