Plum Blossom Tee

Just finished up this week is my new pattern, Plum Blossom Tee.

 

Knit out of a linen blend this tee is crisp, cool, and has beautiful drape. In a sport weight yarn, this will make fun and easy summer knitting.

 

 

I have to say, I'm terribly taken with this design (maybe even more than the last and I sure did love those sleeves!). It's delicate but not flimsy, and lovely without being overly frilly. Plum Blossom will be your go to tee this summer, easy to wear dressed up or down.

 

Plum Blossom is knit from the bottom up, flat in two pieces. The gentle curve of the hem is shaped with short rows, an easy to follow lace pattern is worked through the yoke on both the front and back. After seaming the two pieces together, a think I-cord is worked around the sleeves and collar to give this piece a neat and tailored finsh.

 

 

Sizes:

28.25 (32.25, 36.25, 40.25, 44.25, 28.25, 52.25)" bust

To be worn with little to no positive ease.

 

Yarn:

Classic Elite Firefly

5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins in Padua

Gauge:
24 sts x 32 rows = 4" on smaller needles.

 

Needles/Notions:

US 4 [3.5mm]

US 3 [3.255mm]

waste yarn

tapestry needle

 

Special Stitches/Directions:

provisional cast on

mattress stitch

short rows

applied i-cord (in pattern)

lace chart and written instructions

 

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Mariposa Tee

Now available and just in time for warm weather!

 

 

This tee is knit top down, almost entirely in the round.

 

 

While knit completely in stockinette, the fluttery sleeves and pleated waist shaping give this simple piece some extra special details.
 

 

The yarn used is Dream in Color Wisp, a gorgeous Merino and silk blend lace that has a lovely sheen and rich color.

 

Even more, the knit along for this piece is going to be help in my group from now until the end of June. If you join the group and finish the project you will be eligible to win some very special prizes courtesy of Dream in Color.
 

Photos courtesy of Marianne Barta, blackbox-photo.com

 

 

Sizes:

28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)" bust

to be worn with no ease.

 

Yarn:

Dream in Color Wisp in Tart

2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

 

Needles/Notions:

US 3 (3.25mm) 16" circular (all sizes)

24" circular (smaller sizes)

32" circular (larger sizes)

tapestry needle

 

Special Stitches:

pattern includes directions on creating pleats as well as sewn bind off method.

 

Come KAL!


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