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An oldie but a goodie! We posted this on our blogspot blog back in 2016 and definitely think it's worth a repost here to give you all a bit of summer knitting inspiration!   Summer in Scotland is a slightly chilly affair, so I love shawls and wraps to throw over my shoulders when I'm sitting outside in the evenings and this one looks just perfect. Such a pretty textured stitch pattern and lots of interest in the edging - sublime! Wool Knot Tee by Ela Torrente  I always say I love a classic pattern with a twist, which this pattern takes very literally! Such a cool top - I love the different coloured striping, its flattering drape, and of course the knot detail. Davis by Pam Allen  A classic Summer sweater - light and loose! The yarn is 100% organic linen spun in a ribbon structure. It's got a bit of texture to it so it looks great in a simple stockinette pattern like this. Spring Lace Infinity Scarf by Linda from Purl Avenue  Such a pretty knit with a delicate lace pattern, this really is a showstopper! And it's a really wearable piece for people who love lace knitting but wouldn't wear a shetland triangle! And it's a freebie, who can resist?! Lilaceous Shawl by Derya from Laylock  In Summer, I never really knit anything heavier than dk yarn - it's the time of year where lace knitting and fine yarns really get their chance to shine. And this is a true classic lace knitting pattern. Perfect for Summer weddings and garden parties, this is an intricate, timeless wrap. Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy  Another lovely linen creation! This top in 4ply linen yarn will certainly be cool in warmer climates. I going through a real phase for textured knits at the moment, and absolutely adore the asymmetric, textured detailing round the neckline. Such a simple but striking top - love it! Embruns by Emilie Luis  A real Summer wardrobe staple - it ticks so many boxes for me. A clean silhouette; simple, flattering design; clever detailing at the front. This is one that you knit once and wear forever! Danzig by Justyna Lorkowska  I had to include this one! Such a fun knit - the rainbow stripes are such a joyful addition to a knitting pattern. While variegated yarns by themselves can be a bit much for me, when "diluted" like this with the grey solid colour, they add a splash of brightness that makes this a perfect summer knit. Lacy Box Top by Lisa Richardson  Lace isn't just for shawls! This top with lace panels is an absolutely gorgeous way to show off your lace knitting skills. This really is something special, and shows that knitting isn't just about thick woolly jumpers! Epsilon Cropped Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits  Ok, so this one's by me (a shameless plug!) but I'll explain why it's on the list: firstly, we don't have a really cropped cardigan yet and I think they're both cute and useful for when it's hot-but-not-that-hot. And secondly, I only had one skein of this beautiful blue sock yarn at the time, so I knitted the sample for this pattern in a size 28-30. This is just a tad too small for me, so it's definitely on the list to reknit in a larger size!
I really hope you enjoyed this list and that if you're a "cold-weather" knitter then it inspires you to start knitting in the warmer months too. Please let me know what you think in the comments, and let me know if you have any summer favourites that you would have added!
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Welcome to the new Littletheorem Knits website! It’s been a long time coming and a lot of hard work, but this is going to be our new home on the web. I’d like to say the biggest thank you to graphic designer/knitter extraordinaire Julia Gunther (@AsselKnits) for designing a beautiful new logo for our brand. I really think it reflects the spirit of Littletheorem – a simple geometric design with a bit of flourish! I really wanted something that reflected my Mathematical background, and I think it ties together geometry and lace knitting together really magnificently.  We have got quite a few designs in the pipeline that are coming along nicely – we’ve got a lace shawl pattern which I’ll hopefully release later this week, it only needs a few tiny tweaks. It’s an enormous lace shawl, one to really wrap up in. I’ve been a bit obsessed lately with designing lace patterns over an even number of stitches (I’ll need to write a blog post about this sometime soon!), and this has a leafy lace pattern with an even stitch count. Here’s a wee sneaky peek:  I’ve been a bit lace obsessed with lace lately, and have designed two “centre out” rectangular shawls. One is still on the needles, and has a large floral motif in the centre and the edges have a diamond pattern with lovely heart shaped double-nupps. The other shawl is for a book that Glasgow University are publishing of knitting patterns inspired by the university’s unique architecture. Mine is inspired by the beautiful houses on University Gardens, the centre has a repeating floral pattern and the main lace pattern is inspired by the tiers of windows in the buildings there, here’s another wee peek – not giving too much away at this stage!  I feel a bit like the last two years have been a bit of a wash out in terms of designing, keeping up on social media etc. I’ve knitted a lot of things that I have just never got round to writing a pattern for, taken so many photos for Instagram that I never post and had so many ideas for blogposts that never get written. Life has been incredibly busy, but maybe I am using that as an excuse. I think it’s definitely time for a clean sheet, turning over a new leaf and hopefully having a brand new website as a blank canvas will be a great fresh start!
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