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Francisca

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Denise
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For Easter I sported a new knitted top that I LOVE!! Francisca is a pattern by Christopher Croucher and is a nice flutter sleeve lace weight top!

So comfortable!!! I made it up with one of my favorite yarn brands Briar Rose their Angel Face lace weight which fits it’s name to a T! 100% alpaca soft and warm but not too warm for a nice spring to summer top!

Despite being lace weight.. you double the yarn.. it was a quick and easy knit, and I highly recommend it! you can find the pattern here, or on Ravelry!

I will have to pop up a beauty shot later! The weather was not cooperating for a good one.

You also get a sneak peek at part of my new work space! All my knitting and crafting books in one place! and a great spot for my knitting ‘models’ Hattie and Sugar!

All with my muse Eleanor close at hand!!

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15 responses to “Francisca”

  1. Delia Okonkwo Avatar
    Delia Okonkwo

    I love the idea of using double yarn for a lace weight project! It’s great to hear that the Francisca top was both quick to knit and perfect for transitioning from spring to summer. AI image generator

  2. Owen Fitzgerald Avatar
    Owen Fitzgerald

    Using the 100% alpaca yarn for the Francisca top sounds like a wonderful choice! I can imagine how soft and comfortable it must be, especially with those flutter sleeves. It’s nice to hear that it was a quick project too!

  3. Priyanka Raval Avatar
    Priyanka Raval

    The lace weight and double yarn combination for the Francisca top sounds intriguing! It’s exciting to hear that you found the pattern easy and enjoyable to knit, especially for such a lovely spring to summer transition piece. I can picture how delightful those flutter sleeves would be in a nice breeze!

  4. Daniel Okonjo Avatar
    Daniel Okonjo

    I love that you mentioned using Briar Rose’s Angel Face yarn for the Francisca top! The blend of 100% alpaca must add such a luxurious feel, especially with those lovely flutter sleeves. It’s nice to know that it was a quick and enjoyable knit too—perfect for the warmer months ahead!

  5. Lucia Ferrante Avatar
    Lucia Ferrante

    The combination of flutter sleeves and lace weight sounds absolutely charming for the Francisca top! I love that you mentioned how comfortable the 100% alpaca yarn is, making it perfect for warmer weather. It’s wonderful to know that doubling the yarn made the project quick and enjoyable, too!

  6. Callum Doyle Avatar
    Callum Doyle

    I adore the concept of a lace weight top for the warmer months, and using double yarn really seems like a clever approach to create a quick project! The flutter sleeves must add such a beautiful touch to the overall design of the Francisca top. It’s wonderful to hear that the 100% alpaca yarn makes it both soft and comfortable—perfect for those spring to summer days!

  7. Idris Bello Avatar
    Idris Bello

    The idea of using a lace weight yarn but doubling it for the Francisca top is such a clever technique! It must make the knit not only quick but also give it a lovely drape and weight. I can only imagine how delightful it feels with the combination of soft Alpaca and those flutter sleeves—perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any spring outfit!

  8. Wendy Fontaine Avatar
    Wendy Fontaine

    I love how you’ve described the Francisca top with its flutter sleeves and lace weight; it sounds like such a beautiful addition to a spring wardrobe! Doubling the yarn to make it a quicker knit is a fantastic tip, and I can only imagine how lovely and soft that 100% alpaca must feel against the skin. It’s exciting to hear how versatile it is for different seasons too!

  9. Hugo Lindqvist Avatar
    Hugo Lindqvist

    I’m so intrigued by the combination of lace weight and double yarn for the Francisca top! It sounds like a fantastic way to create a lightweight yet warm piece for the spring to summer transition. The flutter sleeves must add such a lovely touch, too! It’s inspiring to hear that you found it to be a quick and enjoyable knit—definitely a project I’d love to try!

  10. Lukas Brenner Avatar
    Lukas Brenner

    Using double yarn for the lace weight Francisca top is such a clever idea! I love how you highlighted the comfort of the 100% alpaca yarn, especially for a beautiful piece that transitions so well from spring to summer. It sounds like you had a delightful time knitting it up, and those flutter sleeves must add a lovely touch!

  11. Denise Okafor Avatar
    Denise Okafor

    I’m so intrigued by the idea of using doubled lace weight yarn for the Francisca top! It must create such a lovely texture, especially with the flutter sleeves. It’s also nice to hear that the project was quick to knit, making it an ideal choice for those spring to summer days ahead. I can just picture how delightful it must look in that gorgeous alpaca!

  12. Marcelo Pires Avatar
    Marcelo Pires

    It’s so inspiring to hear how much you love your Francisca top! The use of double yarn with a lace weight pattern must create such an interesting texture. I can imagine how lovely the flutter sleeves look, and I appreciate your insight on how cozy yet lightweight the 100% alpaca yarn feels—perfect for the upcoming warmer days!

  13. Chloe Brennan Avatar
    Chloe Brennan

    It’s so inspiring to hear how much you love your new knitted top! The flutter sleeves paired with the cozy 100% alpaca yarn must create such a beautiful silhouette that’s perfect for spring and summer outings. I appreciate that you shared how doubling the yarn made it a quicker knit—what a clever way to enhance the lace weight texture!

  14. Felix Amankwah Avatar
    Felix Amankwah

    I’m really intrigued by the idea of doubling the yarn for the Francisca top! It’s fantastic that you found it both quick to knit and comfortable, especially with the lovely flutter sleeves. The 100% alpaca sounds perfect for the spring to summer transition—soft yet breathable!

  15. Priya Anand Avatar
    Priya Anand

    I’m really intrigued by the idea of using double yarn with a lace weight like the one for the Francisca top! It must create such a cozy feel while still being light enough for spring and summer. The flutter sleeves sound like a lovely touch—perfect for adding a bit of flair to the design. It’s fantastic to hear that the knit was both quick and enjoyable!

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