It’s April. Somehow everything started blooming at once, and I’m finally done with my last winter project.
Right up until the very end of March, I was still finishing my “FIVE” project—basically squeezing out the last drops of my 2025–2026 winter knitting.
But now?
I’m ready for lighter yarn. Smooth cotton, crisp texture… you know the feeling.
Knitting Wool in Summer — Weird or Genius?
I see this question a lot:
“Is it weird to knit wool when it’s hot?”
Short answer: not at all.
Long answer: it’s actually kind of genius.
If you’re planning a big sweater (especially with mods), summer is the only time to start. Otherwise, fall shows up… and you’re still halfway through a sleeve.
So yes—my summer plans definitely include some winter knitting.
My April–August Wanna-Knit List
Ridge Sweater
I told myself:
“I will NOT buy new yarn this season.”
…so anyway, I bought yarn.
And wow. This pink? Way brighter than expected.
(It looks even louder in photos. But still. It’s pink pink.)
So yeah—my “discipline” lasted about five minutes.
Will it suit me? We’ll see.
Kapok Cotton Bag by michiyo
actually bought this kit last summer, and just started it at a knitting meetup in March.
I really want to finish this before peak summer. It feels like the perfect “grab-and-go” bag—book, wallet, coffee run.
Note: This is a Japan-only kit.
But honestly, it’s a great reminder that you can recreate something similar with yarn you already have.
Stella (Eco-Andaria version)
This one has been… “aging” since 2024.
(Translation: I completely ignored it.)
I think I ran out of yarn halfway through the body and just… stopped.
But this is the year. I’m finishing it.
Note: This pattern is from a Japanese book.
But if you’ve ever followed a chart before, you know—knitters can figure out almost anything.
RUFFLE KNIT
Okay, real talk.
The designer is tiny. Like, model tiny.
And me? Let’s just say my bust has… strong opinions.
So this one is going to need serious adjustments.
At this point, it might end up looking like a completely different design.
Also slightly nervous: can I pull this off in my 40s?
We’re about to find out.
Note: This pattern is written in Japanese and uses chart-based instructions.
But if you’ve ever worked from a chart, you know—knitters can figure out almost anything.
Rota Jumper (Mystery Yarn Edition)
This is where I start sneaking in autumn vibes.
I got this yarn from a lucky box, and the moment I saw it, I thought:
“This needs to be a Rota Jumper.”
I’ve made one before, but this yarn is going to give it a totally different feel.
I have a good feeling about this one.
The One That Got Away (Re-knitting Alp)
And here it is—my “knitting wool in summer” project.
I’m re-knitting Alp.
Last time, I did make a gauge swatch…
and then completely forgot to adjust the size.
Painful.
I really want to wear it this fall, so I’ll probably cast on in late August. No excuses this time.
No Off-Season in Knitting
Honestly, this list is already me being “careful.”
There are about a hundred other things I want to knit.
And let’s be real—one new pattern could destroy this entire plan.
Some people switch to sewing or embroidery in summer.
I… just keep knitting. Partly because I love it, and partly because my yarn stash is getting out of control.
(“Yarn investment,” I tell myself.)
If you’re wondering what to knit this summer—there are no rules.
Light shawls, cozy leg warmers for AC rooms, or even a full winter sweater. It all counts.
So just go with that feeling:
“I want to knit this right now.”
That’s usually the right answer.
