Thursday 3 June 2010

Spring Garden Tee

Alana from Never Not Knitting has created a grown-up version of her popular kid-sized pattern of the same name- The Spring Garden Tee. If you see it in your knitting-related travels, you might notice that the model seems a bit familiar....
Those photos represent the first time I have put my hair in curlers since my wedding day, so it was kind of a big deal.
I can certainly attest that the top is super comfortable, and a dream to wear. The sample I'm wearing is knitted in Be Sweet bamboo, and even though it was a scorching 31 Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) that day, so it holds up well under extreme heat! I was completely comfortable. The best part was deciding what to wear it with- the top has such a fabulous classic cut and drape that it honestly looked good with everything I tried on - it even looked really good belted. I'm definitely going to be knitting my own, since it was so clear to me how easily it could become a wardrobe staple. Here's the Ravelry link, if you would like to add it to your queue.

A big thank you to Alana for involving me in her wonderful design!! And if you are not familiar with Never Not Knitting, you need to go check out her blog right away- it's amazing, and she has regular podcasts about all things knitting.

25 comments:

Susan said...

How fabulous! You look amazing in this photo shoot.

I'm checking out her blog, now.

The Sweatshop of Love said...

I was over at NNK before I made it over here and was like, JULIE! Those shots are beautiful and the shirt looks so fun and feminine. Great shout out!

Kara said...

Cu-uute! You looks so glamorous.

Farrah said...

SO beautiful. The drape is just fantastic.

Anonymous said...

considering how amazing it looks on you, i think you definately need to make one!

Fie said...

I saw this on the NNK blog and the photos are simply gorgeous. You're making me covet this top.

Anonymous said...

Just ravishing, darling. I think I definitely need to knit one of these.

Teresa said...

Thaaaaank you! I knew it was you when I saw those pics!
The knit is lovely, and you make a fabulous model. I think you have yet another skill to add to your knit-resume!
(the flower in your hair is perfect. Well done!)

Frk.Badegakk said...

This spring garden tee for grown ups are wonderful!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

Valérie said...

Both the tee and the model are gorgeous :)

Ibunnysavetroy said...

gorgeous pictures! This is PERFECT timing because I just inherited a bag of 7 skeins of DB Pure Silk, a DK weight yarn. It might be fate.

Maryse said...

Nice pictures! Very nice pattern! It has the perfect model too!

jen said...

It looks amazing as do the hair curlers! Definitely checking out her blog after this!

Anonymous said...

The shirt is great and you. look. amazing. :)

knittyornice said...

wow, just wow... JULIE!! omg... you're beyond stunning and man, what a photoshoot!!! adding to my cue immediately. what a beautiful shirt...

Kristen Rettig said...

Beautiful photos, and the tee looks perfect for summer.

Anonymous said...

Wow, you look amazing in that tee! The tee is great, too, but you're the perfect model.

Monique said...

OMG! I thought that was you over on her blog! You look like a professional model. The sweater is very pretty on you.

yoel said...

You (and the top) look gorgeous!!

Skein said...

Great photos, I love this tee, great design...its in my queue!

(love her podcast too:))

Hilary said...

Gorgeous!! You are a fabulous model (Interweave, take note!) and the top looks divine!

Mom said...

Beautiful Daughter, just beautiful Oh and the sweater is lovely

juicyknits said...

You look (as always) absolutely stunning. Totally missed this post due to my travels and am glad I discovered it now. You make one super cute model.

soknitpicky said...

That is totally gorgeous, with beautiful drape! And as usual, I love how you've styled it.

veera said...

You are so beautiful! (Well, we all know that already.)

Great photo shoot.