Pattern: Riley by Amy Christoffers
Yarn: Berroco Corsica in Cork and Conch
Needles: US5 (3.75mm) & US 3 (3.25mm)
Size: 3
Ravelry Link: here!
Started: June 16, 2018
Completed: August 10, 2018
I lost my mind over the Summer 2018 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly, it is all striped patterns and there are so many gorgeous summer knits in there. I knew I would make more than one project from the issue and chose Riley to start with. I love the log cabin construction – how it makes a really beautiful sleeve shape and has the visual interest of stripes going in different directions.
I made some modifications to the pattern – I shortened it by 6.25” and raised the neckline 1.5”. I shortened it because I wanted a cropped silhouette. I wish I had knit it an inch or two longer, so it fell over the button of my pants rather than above it. It’s knit in cotton so I might try drying it hanging the next time I wash it to see if it stretches and lengthens a bit, but I have a feeling the log cabin construction is going to keep it pretty stable. I like where the neckline ended up.
Overall I really love how it turned out, though; I feel so cool in this silhouette. I talked earlier this year about how my style has changed and this piece makes me feel like I am really finding a new look that works for me and that I love.
Great design that looks amazing on you!
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This a beautiful t-shirt that looks lovely on you! Pom Pom is an awesome magazine.
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Thank you! Yes, I am such a huge fan of Pom Pom. I think they’re continually filled with such beautiful and interesting designs and articles!
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