I received an exciting parcel over the weekend; my yarn arrived for the Vasalong! I decided I wanted a lighter alternative to my original merino version, so I opted for some lovely linen: Sparrow by Quince and Co. It seems a little crazy to say it, but this is the first time I’ve ordered anything by Quince and Co., so I’m really looking forward to working with it. I’m using Juniper as my main color and Little Fern for the stripes. The muted tones of Sparrow are pretty dreamy.

If you’re interested in using linen but want something a little more saturated in color than Sparrow, I think Shibui Linen might be a good option, and of course I’d welcome other suggestions!

I’m planning to cast on this week, and I think the only mod I’m going to make is a little bit of sleeve opening detail – perhaps picking up stitches for a few rounds of ribbing, or maybe garter stitch? I’m not entirely sure yet, but as it’s knit from the bottom up, I have time to make up my mind. In the next Vasalong posts, I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite mods as well as the prizes you’ll be entered to win if you finish by June 6th! There’s still plenty of time to join in if you’re thinking about it, and you can read up on the guidelines here.