Behold Datura, a plant of splendour,
Whose trumpet flowers this cardigan renders.

Ideal for throwing over on a summer's day,
It complements jeans or skirts in every way.

From i-cord ties to picot edging rare,
Its unique details catch the eye to stare.

Worked from the top to hem with ease,
Adjust the length as you please.

Shaped via short rows, its sleeves are set in,
Making it a unique and fascinating thing.

A versatile beauty to grace your attire,
Datura is sure to lift your fashion higher.

New Pattern Release

We hope you enjoyed that little poem!

To learn everything you need to know about the technical aspects of this pattern, I highly recommend watching the recording of the Live Q&A session on Instagram or YouTube. You'll get all the details you need and more!

Here's an offer for our subscribers. For a limited time only, use the code DATURA to get 20% off the pattern when checking out on Ravelry, Etsy or zaneteknits.com before the 18th of June, 23:59 BST.

Zanete Knits 1st KAL

We are excited to share an update on the first-ever Zanete Knits KAL. With just over a week left, there are now over 100 projects underway, and almost a quarter of them are already finished. We are blown away by all the gorgeous colourwork sweaters being shown off; what an impressive achievement!

We had our second prize draw on the 1st of June. This time, 18 stunning finished objects competed for three prizes: a 25 EUR gift card from Wrap In Wool, a copy of issue #3 of Radåm Magazine, and a self-published Zanete Knits pattern of the winner's choice. Congratulations to the winners! We're thrilled you participated and can't wait to see what you'll create next.

Take advantage of our final prize draw on the 16th of June! There's still time to knit a quick pair of socks or be the first to try our newest pattern, the Datura Cardigan.

New Test Call

Let's test out another pair of toe-up stranded colourwork socks! Unravel Memories Socks design includes the usual sole gusset and heel flap features, so if you're into that, check out our latest blog post for more information and detailed instructions. We're excited to see the colour combinations for this one!

On a related note, we had a great time during our first Virtual Test Knitting Session last month, and we're excited for round two!

If you're a past or present test knitter of Zanete Knits patterns, we'd love for you to join us for our next knit&natter on the 22nd of June at 3PM BST. Let's spend a couple of hours together, enjoy ourselves, and Bring Your Knitting! The passcode will be shared in the Zaneteknits Tester Facebook group, or if you're not a Facebook user, send us an email, and we'll get it to you.

In other news...

• We continue our weekly updates on Instagram as part of our tradition. You can check out our YouTube channel if you're interested in the behind-the-scenes and how we develop every pattern. All sessions have been added to the special Weekly PPP playlist.  Let us know if you find these interesting or useful in any way! We always love to hear your thoughts.
• We're delighted to announce that, for the first time, Zanete will be teaching a virtual knitting class! She'll also share a fun presentation on Latvian foods and drinks. All of that will be in Melissa Leapman's Virtual Knitting Tour to the Baltics from the 14th to the 16th of July.  We'd love to see you face-to-face if you can join!
  
  In the next edition of our newsletter, you can expect:

Wildcat Sweater

We'll release an incredible all-over animal print round yoke sweater in stranded colourwork. It's fingering/sport weight, so there'll be plenty of knitting, but trust us, the result is seriously impressive! Plus, you can follow your mood and go for a high or low-contrast look.

Pagan Sky - Fingering Edition

If everything goes as planned, we'll announce a test call for Pagan Sky - Fingering weight edition. It's a 4-in-1 knitting pattern that'll be a remake of the ultra-popular Pagan Sky DK version. The pattern now comes with options for a wide or close neckline and a cardigan or pullover version. Stay tuned!

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