Pattern Spotlight: Blithe Dress or Tank

When I think summer and knitting, I immediately think of Breeze. Our laceweight linen and silk blend is perfect for delicate and airy pieces like the new garment from Laurinda Reddig that is featured in the new issue of Interweave Crochet. 

© Harper Point Photography, courtesy Interweave Crochet.

The Blithe Dress or Tank can be modified to the length you'd like and takes just one or two balls of Breeze. Laurinda blended several different lace patterns in creating this top-down, seamless garment. It can be styled quite elegantly as shown on the left above, or in a little more fun and casual way as shown on the right. 

You can find the summer issue of Interweave Crochet at your LYS or bookseller on June 16 (in just one week!) or if you can't wait, you can download it now. You can also find Breeze at your LYS or favorite online yarn shop. If your LYS doesn't carry it, ask them - they can place a special order with us. 

Project Spotlight: Aleksandra's Thistle Down Shawl

Rather than introduce this project, I cannot wait another minute so I'm just going to show you!

This gorgeous shawl was crocheted by theGreyGirl, Aleksandra, from Wash My Lace in Poppy and Curry. The pattern that she used is Thistle Down Wrap by Robin Abdullah. Aleksandra was happy to share a little more about the inspiration behind this stunning (and as you'll see, versatile!) piece.

"I chose the Thistle Down Wrap because I was looking for a versatile shawl with open lacework that could also be used as a wrap-around skirt. I’m also particularly found of leafy looking patterns so I instantly had this on my mental to-do list as soon as I saw it."

"I purchased the yarn at Loopy Yarns in downtown Chicago. The Poppy colorway instantly stuck out to me and I knew I wanted to make something with it. I’m very attracted to deep, saturated colors so it was something I was just naturally drawn to."

Thank you so much to Aleksandra for allowing us to share her incredible shawl and beautiful pictures!

Shop Spotlight: My Sister Knits, Fort Collins, CO

Anzula is proud to be carried by so many fabulous yarn shops across the country. With that in mind, we want to start sharing more about the amazing shops that bring you your Anzula. Our first post in the Shop Spotlight series features My Sister Knits.

​© My Sister Knits

My Sister Knits is located in a gorgeous two-story brick carriage house neatly tucked behind a historic home in the Old Town area of Fort Collins, Colorado. A path leads you through flower beds and past a chicken coop complete with laying hens to the front door.​

​© My Sister Knits

Once in the shop, you have two stories of yarn, notions, patterns, and samples to admire. A dedicated group of ladies is always waiting to help ​you find all you need to start your next great project. If you are lucky enough to arrive on a Tuesday you will find the shop open later and encounter Community knit night.

​© My Sister Knits

MSK carries 9 of our yarn lines - Breeze, Cloud, Cricket (shown above), Dreamy, For Better or Worsted, Haiku, Mariposa, Oasis, and Wash My Lace. ​With so many yarn bases and so many colors, and the way that each base displays the color differently, they say it is easy to find the perfect fit for any project.

​© My Sister Knits

The ladies at MSK enjoy the neutrals, noting Clay, Bark, Seaside, Shiitake, and Elephant. Customers also favor Navy and our various purple shades.​

​If you are ever in Fort Collins, Colorado, we recommend that you spend a little time at My Sister Knits!