Best Knits Of 2020
As the door closes on 2020, few of us want to open it for one last peek, but if history teaches us one thing, it’s that history teaches us. May we be better prepared, may we care more, listen better, act faster, and may we always find solace in the things that calm our minds and open our hearts. Knitting will never save the world, but it may help save our own spirits in order for us to raise the spirits of others. With the door still ajar, we are taking one last look back at all the knits that kept us together this year. Hope endures, and for that, we give some of our thanks to these projects that centered our thoughts and gave courage to our resolve. May history show that 2020 was the year we all learned that every stitch counts!
These projects are…
Top Row: Sole Salvo’s Lucky Dog Sweater, Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Herringbone Mittens, and Brandi Cheyenne Harpers’ Gentle Cardigan
Second Row: Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Thistle Yoke Pullover, Wild Grass Cowl, and Knit Linen Market Bag
Third Row: Mitered Corner Blanket In New Colors, Simple Pleasures Hat, and Julie Hoover’s Gibson
Fourth Row: Cumulus Wrap, Colorful Half and Half Washcloths, and Estuary Wrap
Bottom Row: Botanical Lace Wrap, Library Blanket, and Norah Gaughan’s Wherefore Art Thou Pullover
Happy 2021, from everyone at Purl Soho!
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Which cotton, bamboo, linen, or yarn other than wool can I substitute for the Gentle Giant pattern? I cannot wear wool, too itchy. Happy New Year. Wishing a much better future for all of us.
Thank you for your assistance
Hi Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we don’t have an alternative yarn that is the same gauge as Gentle Giant since it is a Super Bulky, Jumbo yarn. However, you could possibly use something like Blue Sky Worsted Cotton and hold it double. I definitely recommend working a gauge swatch prior to beginning to insure that you are consistent with the pattern!
Warmly,
Gianna
Sure your year-end message is in part to tempt us with the one article we liked but didn’t make; to buy yarn and pattern BUT the context is so pertinent …reflecting what so many of us would have offered had we the eloquence, Thank you. When marketing makes you feel like more than a customer and you say to yourself “I really like these people”. Well, and the yarn and the classy patterns and…and…and. Be Well SoHo.
Hi Marilyn,
Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words! We dearly appreciate our customers, so thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
Best wishes,
Gianna