Tahki Yarns Spring/Summer (Ripple Capsule Collection)

Tahki Yarns Spring/Summer Ripple Capsule Collection

Collection Overview

The Shades of Summer Ripple Capsule Collection is a Spring/Summer 2018 knitting collection from Tahki Yarns featuring four coordinated garment designs. This downloadable PDF pattern collection showcases versatile pieces suitable for warm-weather layering and everyday wear, all constructed using the same signature yarn base for cohesive styling.

Yarn Specifications

Ripple is a 100% mercerized cotton thick-and-thin textured yarn that creates distinctive visual and tactile interest in finished garments. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 142 yards (130 meters) of yardage, making it suitable for garments worked at various gauges depending on needle size and desired fabric density.

Garment Designs Included

1. Structural Striped Cardigan

Designed by Teresa Chorzepa, this cardigan features a modern approach to color and pattern through strategic striping. The garment is constructed with deliberate structural elements that create visual interest while maintaining wearability.

Key Construction Details:

• Available in six sizes: Small through 3X, with bust measurements ranging from 38 inches (96.5 cm) to 58 inches (147.5 cm)
• Length ranges from 21½ inches (54.5 cm) in the smallest size to 24 inches in the largest size
• Features K1, P1 Ribbing for fitted edges and cuff details
• Incorporates stripe pattern work throughout the body
• Constructed with set-in sleeves requiring armhole shaping
• Front bands worked in ribbing for structure and definition

Knitting Techniques: The pattern employs standard shaping techniques including strategic decreases for armhole and sleeve cap shaping, with decreases worked every other row to create smooth, professional-looking garment edges. The combination of stockinette striping with ribbed accents creates both visual contrast and functional structure.

2. Umbrella Tunic

A relaxed, flowing silhouette designed for comfortable summer wear. The Umbrella Tunic offers generous proportions suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

3. Shadow 2-Way Duster

This versatile layering piece functions as a 2-way garment, offering styling flexibility. The duster length and open construction make it ideal for warm-weather wardrobes where breathable layering is desired.

4. Haze Off-Shoulder Top

A contemporary off-shoulder design that showcases the texture and drape of the Ripple yarn. This style offers a modern silhouette while maintaining the comfort necessary for spring and summer wear.

Pattern Features and Construction Methods

All patterns in this collection are written with detailed sizing information, with instructions for the smallest size provided as the base, and larger sizes given in parentheses throughout. This format allows knitters to track their specific size easily while working through the pattern.

Gauge Considerations: Best results are obtained by using the suggested Tahki Yarns Ripple yarn at the stated gauge for each individual pattern. Gauge swatching is essential before beginning any garment to ensure proper fit across all six available sizes.

Stitch Vocabulary: The patterns utilize fundamental knitting stitches and techniques, with references to unfamiliar terms or specialized techniques provided on the final page of each pattern section. This makes the collection accessible to intermediate knitters while offering design sophistication.

Material Specifications

The entire collection is designed around Tahki Yarns' Ripple, a mercerized cotton yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The thick-and-thin texture of this yarn creates organic visual interest without requiring complex stitch patterns, making it an ideal choice for garments where yarn character is a design feature. Mercerized cotton provides superior sheen, durability, and color vibrancy compared to standard cotton yarns.

Pattern Organization

This downloadable PDF collection includes complete project instructions for all four garments in the Shades of Summer Ripple Capsule Collection. The format allows knitters to select individual projects or work through the entire collection, creating a coordinated summer wardrobe using the same yarn throughout.