la bandita

are you there spring? it's me, this chickadee. we've all been waiting patiently for you and your pretty little blossoms. the birds in the trees seem to think that you've arrived. the squirrels are saying that it is finally safe to pack up the winter woolens. that means lighter, airier knits are now on the needles...like this one done up in shades of pink, mimicking the cherry trees right outside the window.



the pattern is courtesy of the creative ladies over at kelbourne woolens. their springtime bandit is a breeze to knit and available for free! a lace triangle made with worsted weight yarn, it is light and warm at the same time. any worsted weight will do, but the subtle variegation of malibrigo merino was a complement to the charted pattern. working with a chart seemed daunting at first, but it was easy to get used to and fun. viva la bandita! viva spring!