Cherry Blossom time

 

You could get whiplash from the changing weather here lately - sunny and hot one day, snow soon after. Nonetheless, it’s time to think of Spring and I’ve been shifting into lighter warm weather projects.

This is my version of a Rowan design by Quail Studio ‘Interlace’  The pattern suggests Rowan Cotton Cashmere yarn, a blend of 85% cotton/15% cashmere - 50 g./137 yard ball (US $17.50). While this is probably a lovely yarn, I went with a different choice - Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, 100% Pima cotton - 50 g./136 yard ball (US $7.50). I love cashmere, but I’m not a fan of blending it with cotton, and let’s be honest - I was happy to spend less money on a yarn that I believed suitable to the project.

This is a simple design overall, and I didn’t change too much - except for length - I took about 2 inches off the body, and about 5 inches from the sleeve length. I also felt the sleeves were too wide for my taste, so I used the stitch count for a smaller size, which (luckily) worked out fine.

It should work well as a light cover up for warmer weather over a tank top or short sleeved tee, and coordinate with either natural colored or navy linen slacks - fabrics purchased, but still dithering about pattern choice.