Knit Winter in the City Sweater

Two years ago I made the Summer in the City top, and last year I wore it quite a bit along with the Summer Breeze top. I think I wore the summer breeze more, but over this winter I ended up missing not being able to wear the Summer in the City top. Just the little edge detail that is so easy to dress up or down I missed. It then came to me that I should make a long sleeve version so that I can wear it all year long.

While the Summer in the City top uses Bernat Softee Baby Cotton yarn, for this winter version I wanted something with wool. I found the Premier Wool Select yarn to be a great option. Also, both Summer and Winter in the City have the same gauge, so either yarn is a great option.

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Waves of Wildflowers Crochet Scarf Pattern

For the past several years, every fall my mom and I take my daughters to a local fiber fair. We love that it is a great way to shop from local independent businesses and crafters, and that each year there always seems to be something new being showcased by someone. Of course, being at a fair ground the fair food is also good motivation to get us going.

It was during this fair that I bought yarn from Splash of Color that I used to make the Child’s Playday Cardigan. My daughter loves this sweater. I was so happy with how the colors worked up, and even more so how the yarn feels and has lasted after a child’s wear. So, when we saw Splash of Color’s booth I new I wanted to make something for me.

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