I've been eagerly awaiting the new crop of spring/summer knitting magazines and emails promoting new patterns for warmer weather. Lacy, airy designs are perfect for knitting with hemp!
AllHemp6 by Hemp for Knitting is a 6-ply yarn that's, well, all hemp. It's a great substitute for linen, which tends to be more expensive. Both are bast fibers so the knitting will be similar. Like linen, hemp has a beautiful drape, and it softens with each washing.
Hempathy by Elsebeth Lavold is also a great choice for light-weight knits. It's a slightly lighter yarn, also DK, and comes in some very lovely colors. White beach is my favorite, as it combines two similar colors of off-white, plied together to create a unique look.
For a sampling of patterns created specifically for Hempathy, Elsebeth Lavold's book Enchanted Garden is a great place to start. The designs are timeless and feminine, and each incorporates a lacework or textural technique that is sure to keep it interesting.
Happy summer knitting!
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