Well friends, I’ve finished up Tee One, which is also the prototype for Penny Candy Tee, and here she is slung over a chair back , just to show off how well the fabric drapes. This flavor ” Licorice Vanilla ” is for Niece Who Is Fourteen . . . sultry greys and creams, and a classic ensemble of colors suits her perfectly. Perfectly!
The pattern is already well on it’s way but I am being childishly impatient not to wait until it is ready before I show it off.
The fact that this design has moderate waist shaping is indeed a milestone for me!
Also, I figured out a clever way to work short-rows at the back of the neck, and miter the centered lacework too, though admittedly, a bit of improvisation is necessary.
I think the winning feature of this design, is that the scalloped bottom edge of the lace motif is so sturdy & stubborn and the fabric of the stockinette (sock yarn on big needles) is so lightweight & sheer … that the stripes completely yield to the lace’s personality!
Shown with the bottom folded up to meet the back neck.
Best of all , the steep raglan shaping is well-complimented by the stripes . . .
This lightweight springtime knit folds up into practically nothing. . .
I am going to go be busier than a beehive and finish Tee Two. Stash yarns in a mix of different yarn brands will do nicely… orange, peach, and rusty red are fav colors of Niece Who Is Eleven ! I’ve got the Calistoga photo session with my nieces already marked on the calendar for two weeks from today, so there’s no letting up until then. I will probably do some lovely still photos and show off Tee Two coming up soon as I race the clock, so watch this space!
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I LOVE this….so feminine and yet casual. Lovely. Will be a classic.
And *you* are the expert on feminine and classic, so I am really pleased to read that you think so. 🙂 xx
Incredible. Words fail me as I bear witness to your talent. This is so beautiful and lovely. The detail… Wow!!!! You are brilliant, truly. Well done my friend. ❤
Thank you SO much Debbie ! Remember, this tee is the harbinger of Spring… so expect some sunshine coming your way soon… very soon. xx 🙂
I see a huge leap here. Fantastic design!
A huge leap???? Whoa… that is so encouraging hen 🙂 xx
Oh!!! What a lovely design! Exactly the kind of knit I’m looking forward to right now.
I just love the mix of stripes and lace! 🙂
Thank you so much Raymonde (I sent a personal message in your Rav page) 🙂
so very beautiful, well done!
Thanks Sigrun! 🙂 xx
That top is really really pretty – can’t wait to see the nieces modelling Tee One and Tee Two!
Hi Sally… in two weeks.. I’ll post the nieces’ modelling them , I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait ! 🙂 xx
Ooh, so, so beautiful!
Evelyn, thank you!
This is really beautiful I hope you publish the pattern I’d love to make one!
I’m definitely publishing the pattern… hopefully by the first week in Spring ! 🙂
That tee is lovely! I love the detail and the way it all joins together nicely. The second one looks to be pretty also with the colors you’ve picked out. Really, I think you’re brilliant as always in choosing color combinations and styles to knit. I wish I had your talent! Looking forward to the next post.
Martha, tis pure dogged stubborness and practice… not talent. (ok, maybe a little talent)… and Tee Two is going to be a ball o’ fire ! I am so glad to have you visit, I’ve missed your cheer. xx 🙂
Beautiful! I love the way you’ve created contrast in color, texture and pattern (and done so successfully!) Can’t wait to see the second one :).
Hey, thank you Bonnie ! You notice something???? It’s the same lace motif as in the cuff of Una Cosettina ! 🙂 I fell in love with that motif… I can’t stop myself. lol.
I love the retro feel of this. A classic, grown-up look. It has style.
Lizzi… you think a little retro ? That is nice to know ! I’m flattered ! 🙂
I saw this post in my feed and thought “Oh this is so Jen’s style!”, and look, it’s you! This is gorgeous! I love the juxtaposition of the fancy lace with stripes.
Hi Hannah ! Oh look there.. it’s *you* ! Maybe you could knit this one too (or instead?) 🙂 🙂 xx
Hahaha oh my goodness, I think I’ll try to get to the tee first and then we’ll talk.
Right ! 🙂 xx
The new tees are absolutely gorgeous!! I want one!!
You are a marvel, for sure.
Hi Miss Emily ! Oh, but won’t Miss Fourteen Year Old look great modelling this one??? 🙂 I hope you knit one (after the pattern is ready …lol) xx
Wow, it is stunning! i can not wait for the pattern! What a geat idea to outline the lace and pair it with stripes, just everything is so right about this design!
Kay, thank you much ! I have a good feeling about this one too… I had hoped to get the pattern finished for the Vernal Equinox… but I may be a little late… by about a week 🙂 xx
This design is lovely and truly unique!
Well, I think that I’ve got more ideas along this ensemble of stripes and lace 🙂 Thank you Carol. xx
I like that your ideas are stirring! Good news for all of us!
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