With warmer weather ahead, knitters are turning their attention to lighter, airier projects. This week, I’m excited to share UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation, a delicate and textured yarn that’s perfect for the season.
Qualities of UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation
This yarn comes in 50g [1.75 oz] balls, offering 150m [164 yd] of yarn per ball. I’m working with the shade Hydro, a beautiful grass green with a subtle blue and green sparkle, which instantly reminds me of sunny summer days.
A ball of UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation and a close-up of color Hydra
A perfect knitting project for warmer weather
UNIVERSAL YARN has also designed several patterns to pair perfectly with their yarns. For this project, I chose the Lotus Shrug, which features a simple body that allows the yarn to shine, accompanied by a lovely lace edging. To make the green sparkle pop, I’ve decided to combine a lime green yarn, and I’ll delve into it in a post later this week.
The Lotus Shrug Pattern designed by UNIVERSAL YARN Design Team
Before starting the pattern, I needed to take some measurements. The pattern includes a specific back measurement, so I measured and confirmed that mine was 18”. Using this information, I was able to select the correct size from the pattern.
Choosing the right needles for the pattern
I then began by knitting a swatch using UNIQUE circular knitting needles. When I finished the swatch, I realized the gauge was a bit larger than the one listed in the pattern. Since I prefer my garments to have a looser fit, I decided to stick with the US5 needles. If you like your clothes to be more fitted, be sure to adjust your needle size: go down a needle size if your gauge is too big, or up if it’s too small.
My swatch for the Lotus Shrug pattern
In addition to my yarn and needles, I gathered a few helpful notions for this project:
- UNIQUE Knitting Small Safety Stitch Markers
- yarn needles
- Knitting needles US5 (3.75 mm)
- needle point protectors
- crochet hook US5 (3.75 mm)
- measuring tape
- scissors
Notions I used for the project.
It’s always exciting for me to start a new project, even if I have to swatch to ensure there’s no ripping out when I begin knitting the Lotus Shrug. Join me tomorrow as I explore UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation and share my thoughts on the pattern.
This is part 1 of 5 in this series
Go to part 2: Knitting the sleeves of the Lotus Shrug | Effortless summer chic!
