I spend a lot of my time in a warm climate. Home for our family is split between North Carolina and East Africa. A lot of knitters are surprised to hear that a knitting designer is based out of these climates, but I’m a firm believer that knit fabric can be used in warm as well as cold weather.
Sandbank fills such a role. I wanted a subtly textured tunic that was both simple and easy to throw on with leggings for a complete look. I had the opportunity to use Mary Gavin Yarns Canyon, a sport weight cotton rayon blend, which worked up beautifully for what I had in mind.
The finished garment is meant to be worn with some positive ease and is knit in the round, which means no seams! The texture pattern plays with the natural differences between stockinette and garter stitch in the round, creating a piece that is longer in the back than the front.
If you’ve wanted to try out warm weather knits, I hope you will give Sandbank a try. And don’t forget, to sign up for my mailing list for occasional discount codes on my new patterns!
