Instead of a discount, I will donate $2 from each purchase from now until July 31, 2025.

$1 will go to the ACLU to protect the rights of those among us who are the most vulnerable right now.

$1 will go to Run For Something to support young progressives running for office all over the country. There are over 1,000 elections happening in 2025, and the midterms aren’t that far away. Run For Something supports much-needed new voices that might not otherwise have the resources to gain traction, and is making sure we have smart, young candidates are on ballots everywhere.

Links above if you want more info on either charity.

I am often asked what came first, the idea or the yarn - and with Bartles n Jaymes, it was 100% the yarn. I saw these Confluence Cotton shades next to one another in a photo and ordered all 3 immediately.

Once I had the skeins in hand, I imagined them in a simple shell with a fun motif to highlight the unexpected shades together. The bright and happy nature of the combination was definitely the driver for this idea, and the way the yellow and purple “pop” in this motif was just what I was looking for.

Lace and texture are placed in geometric diamonds in this motif, so the lines and texture can highlight one another. Once all the elements are together, I think it becomes an interesting play on the classic honeycomb cable - or at least, that’s what I see in here…..

Worked in my colors, Bartles n Jaymes has a vaguely retro Summer vibe, and it’s been a fun warm-weather piece this season. Worked in a solid color, it becomes more delicate piece (See the lovely versions from Chizzy and Poosmomma) - and worked in deeper shades, the silhouette and gets a more sophisticated air about it (see Pegkilcarr’s gorgeous gray combo)

To keep all lthe attention on color and pattern in this design, other elements are simple. The ribbed hem plays into the body, a basic crew neck goes with everything, and the armholes are designed so you can wear this alone or layered.

As always, there are notes in the pattern to adjust the fit in a number of ways. Narrow side panels make it easy to alter stitch count without needing to play with the motif instructions, and Bartles n Jaymes works well in different silhouettes if you want to alter the shape. (more or less ease, cropped or long, shaped or straight).

The lace and texture pattern is both written and charted.

Bartles n Jaymes is knit in the round from hem to armholes and then separated into front and back. Upper body pieces are worked flat to shoulders and seamed. Stitches for collar and armhole are picked up along seamed openings.

Sizes
36(40.25,44.75,49,53.5)(57.75,62.25,66.5)” 91.5(102.25,113.75,124.5,136)(146.75,158,169)cm

Sizes based on bust circumference, in finished fabric. Shown worn with 4”/10cm of positive ease, based on actual bust.

Yardage Needed by Size
700(750,850,950,1050)(1200,1300,1400)yds
640(685,780,870,960)(1100,1190,1280)m of background color needed.

100(150,150,150,150)(200,200,200)yds
90(140,140,140,140)(185,185,185)m of each accent color needed.

Yardage given in fingering weight yarn, including about 10% buffer, based on test knit feedback.

Colors shown:
Be Still Young Heart (background)
Bitterroot (purple)
Glamour Shots by Deb (yellow)