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Sometimes you are listening to a new playlist, and a song comes on. A song that you haven’t heard before, and yet, speaks to exactly what you need in that moment.

One of those songs for me was Garden by Mae Krell. It is such a delicate, thoughtful, and beautiful piece. I do hope you will give it a listen.

Generous yarn support was provided by Sarah from Craft Me Knot Yarn Co for this project. Blending Sarah’s colors, Mae’s music, and my own floral inspiration has been such a joy, It’s been so special to be able to grow my own garden in the form of colorwork. I can’t wait to see what yours will become. Sarah’s colors have such a sweet depth.

The Mae Drop is knit from the bottom up. Almost immediately after casting on you begin the colorwork chart which features an engaging 16 stitch repeat. Once you’ve worked through the colorwork, it’s smooth sailing in the round through the remainder of the body. You then separate the front and back of your tee, and shape the v-neck. Next, you will use a three needle bind-off to connect the front and back shoulders. Finally, you will pick up and knit short sleeves in the round.

As always if you have any questions during the knitting process please send me an email at hello.bloom.create@gmail.com. I would love to see your versions on Instagram, please use #MaeDrop, and #BloomCreateDesigns.

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SIZING (see left for full schematic)
1, 2, 3, 4, (5, 6, 7), (8, 9, 10, 11)
Chest measurement: 32, 35.75, 37.25, 42.75 (45, 48, 53.25), (58.75, 61.25, 64, 69.25)“. 80, 87.5, 93, 107, (112.5, 120, 133), (146.75, 153, 160, 173) cm.
Recommended ease: 4-6” (10-15cm) of positive ease at chest.

GAUGE (4 x 4”, 10 x 10cm)
24 sts x 34 stockinette rounds worked in the round after blocking.

NEEDLES
4 mm • US size 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge)
1 additional needle that is slightly larger than the main needles for the three needle bind-off.

YARN
This pattern written with instructions for both a three color and a two color version. View A uses two unique contrast colors, while View B uses just one contrast colors.

View A: Craft Me Knot Yarn Co, NSW Sock - 100g, 436 yards/398 meters - 100% non-superwash merino
(Tan sample)
Main Color (MC): Meta
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Olive Juice
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Praline

GRAMS
MC: 117, 127, 138, 152, (167, 180, 194), (236, 257, 285, 320)g
CC1: 20, 22, 24, 26, (28, 30, 32), (34, 36, 40, 44)g
CC2: 16, 18, 20, 22, (24, 26, 28), (30, 32, 34, 36)g

YARDS
MC: 510, 552, 603, 664, (727, 784, 845), (1030, 1122, 1241, 1396)yds
CC1: 88, 96, 105, 113, (122, 131, 140), (148, 157, 175, 192)yds
CC2: 70, 79, 88, 96, (105, 113, 122), (131, 140, 148, 157)yds

METERS
MC: 466, 505, 551, 607, (665, 717, 773), (942, 1026, 1135, 1277)m
CC1: 80, 88, 96, 104, (112, 119, 128), (136, 143, 159, 175)m
CC2: 64, 72, 79, 88, (95, 103, 111), (119, 128, 135, 143)m

Please note any changes to the body or sleeve length will impact total yardage needed.

View B: Craft Me Knot Yarn Co, Super Soft NSW Fingering - 100g, 438 yards/400 meters - 100% non-superwash merino
(Pink sample)
Main Color (MC): Tin Roof
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Sourdough

GRAMS
MC: 121, 133, 144, 159, (174, 188, 202), (245, 266, 295, 331)g
CC1: 31, 35, 38, 42, (45, 49, 52), (56, 59, 64, 69)g

YARDS
MC: 532, 578, 628, 691, (759, 816, 881), (1066, 1159, 1286, 1443)yds
CC1: 135, 150, 166, 181, (196, 211, 226), (242, 257, 279, 301)yds

METERS
MC: 486, 527, 573, 631, (693, 746, 804), (973, 1059, 1174, 1318)m
CC1: 123, 135, 150, 166, (181, 193, 207), (220, 235, 255, 275)m

NOTIONS
Scissors, removable stitch markers, 1 unique stitch marker for BOR, scrap yarn, darning needle

A special thank you to my lovely lovely team of testers: Emily S, Annabeth S, Monica, Becca, Carol S, Céline B, Rebecca A, Laurel F, Michele, Bente, Nagaratna, Rachael, Laura, Cristina and Emmalyn P.