Don’t we all need to look forward to warmer weather, brighter skies, and lighter clothing at this time of year? Our Simple Tee class starts in a few weeks and I wanted to talk a little more about it, especially since spring yarns popped in the door this week.
Churchmouse’s Simple Tee design is simple-looking, but filled with features and options. Long tunic, cropped tee, standard length. Long sleeve, three-quarter sleeve, cap sleeve. Vented bottom hem, no vents. Mix and match to suit yourself.
I made my sample in the longer length, with side vents, which are neatly edged with slip-stitches.
Right now, my model has one bracelet-length sleeve
and one cap sleeve
so you can try it on to see which you like the most.
The neckline is left as-knit, using specific instructions for binding off to prevent gaps and steps.
All in all, it’s a wonderful, wearable piece, plainly elegant, immensely accessorizable (yes, I know, it’s not really a word, but shouldn’t it be?) and versatile for many occasions.
I used Hempathy to make mine, a pleasant blend of cotton, hemp, and Modal acrylic, that drapes nicely, is machine washable and holds up under constant wear. We received some beautiful colors this week
(plus my color and black) and they added some really lovely multi-colors to the line this year.
Y-U-M!
If you’ve already signed up for the class, come in to choose your color, and if you’ve been waiting to sign up, now is the time to come in, try on, decide, and get the best selection.
One more thing that I have to show you! Zen Yarn Garden’s latest Artwalk offering is here. I have to say that when I saw the painting it was based on, I toyed with the idea of cancelling this shipment.
Am I glad I didn’t!! Here is her rendering of these colors – absolutely wonderful:
This yarn would be perfect to combine with a semi-solid for Karen’s Red Rock Shawl Class, also coming up in just a few weeks. You have to see it!
