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A NEW COLOUR, TWO TEE’S & A CARDI
Monday, June 5, 2023 – A New Colour, Two Tee’s & a Cardi
Welcome to June!! A new month deserves a new yarn colour along with some new pattern inspiration.
Ancient Arts ‘Colour of the Month’ has just been released for June – it’s beautiful!!
The two V-Back Tee patterns can be used time and again, as size, colour choice and yarn selection will have your Tee looking different each time you knit it. One design, two weights of yarn, up to 19 sizes…endless possibilities!!
And for all the Crocheters ‘in the house’, we have a lovely, versatile cardigan pattern to share with you as well.
Pre-order now!
June’s Colour of the Month
Ancient Arts Colour of the Month for JUNE is now available for pre-ordering…it is a LIMITED EDITION colourway – available ONLY for the month of June and it would look AMAZING!! knit in the V-Back Tee pattern (shown further down).
SUMMER SOLSTICE at STONEHENGE
“As summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, the next stop on our tour of Famous Archeological sites takes us to the Salisbury Plain in south-western England. We are visiting the world’s most famous prehistoric monument at Stonehenge. This unique, manmade monument has fascinated scholars, engineers, writers, and artists for centuries.”
“The entire site is an archeological treasure trove of Bronze and Neolithic age artifacts, and includes some of the earliest burial sites in Britain. Important archeological finds of jewelry, pottery, and animal bones lead researchers to believe that the Stone Circle was used for important ceremonies and rituals.”
“The actual circle of stones that everyone thinks of when they think of Stonehenge was erected in the late Neolithic period, about 2500 BCE, about four and a half thousand years ago! There are two types of stones used in the circles; the larger sarsen stones, which are silicified sandstone boulders brought from the chalk downs in southern Britain, and the smaller bluestones. The Bluestones (so named because they appear blue when wet) are from an area in southwestern Wales that is 230 km (140 miles) away! Each ring of stones is generally uniform in size and shape, and each weighs approximately 25 tons. There are many theories about how the stones were brought to the site and set into the ground.”
 © Historic England (illustration by Peter Dunn)
“It is fascinating to learn that woodworking techniques were applied to the construction and used to hold the lintel stones in place They are fitted together by the use of tongue and groove joints, and held in place on top of the standing stones by the use of mortise and tenon. The lintel stones are even curved to maintain the appearance of the circle, while the upright stones were originally shaped to be wider at the top so that the perspective doesn’t change when viewed from ground level.”
© English Heritage
“Although we will never know exactly how or why Stonehenge was built, we do know that the stones were deliberately placed so that they align with the sunrise at the summer solstice and sunset at the winter solstice. From the middle of the Stone Circle, you would see the sun rise just to the left of the Heel Stone. There is a large stone hole to the left of the Heel Stone that may have held another stone, and if that is the case, the sun would appear to rise between them. This alignment of the stones with the celestial movements, along with the monument's enormous size and meticulous craftsmanship, shows Stonehenge's immense importance for the agricultural, religious, spiritual and ceremonial needs of the people who built it.”
“Researching Stonehenge has been fascinating, and there is a lot more we could share, but we don't have room! To learn more about Stonehenge, please visit the English Heritage website. You can take a virtual tour inside the Stone Circle here, and you can learn more about the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge here.”
“Just FYI - In previous (Covid) years, there was a live webcam feed of the sunrise at Stonehenge. We don't know if this will happen again this year, but it would be worth checking into closer to the date.” – quoted from Ancient Arts Yarns
Introducing…
SUMMER SOLSTICE at STONEHENGE Colourway
“What could be more appropriate than a colourway inspired by the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge for our June colour of the month? The summer solstice falls on June 21st, and even though we cannot be there in person to greet the dawn, we invite you to enjoy this dawn inspired colourway!” – Ancient Arts Yarns
The “Summer Solstice at Stonehenge” Colour of the Month (COTM) colourway is dyed on Ancient Arts Socknado base, in fingering weight (#1); made of 80% Superwash Fine Merino Wool and 20% Nylon with 350m/100g; $32.98 each.
To Pre-Order: call us at 519-474-0403 with your name and payment information and number of skeins needed. Pre-Ordering deadline is Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Have a look at how beautifully June’s COTM pairs with contrasting colours…
“The Complimentary colours that we've chosen to go with Summer Solstice at Stonehenge are perfect for their colours, their names, and putting you in the mood to celebrate with us!”
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge with A Galaxy Far, Far Away – As the night fades and the stars dim, the first colours of dawn become visible...
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge with New Leaves – And from your seat on the fresh green grass you watch as the colours of the sunrise become brighter...
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge with Contented Grapes – And you enjoy a cup as the day dawn…
June’s Colour of the Month
and Complimentary Colours
Left to Right: A Galaxy Far, Far Away, Contented Grapes, Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, and New Leaves
Consider using the Colour of the Month and/or the complimentary colours (shown above) to use with this pattern…
NEW: 2023 PATTERN RELAUNCH WITH 19 ADULT SIZES!
Universal pattern – fits & flatters all shapes & sizes and we can be as creative or conservative with our colour choice(s) as we want.
This new re-launched pattern now includes an option for long sleeves too!
This seamless reversible tee is worked top down and in the round. Worked on larger needles, the fabric is airy and knits up quickly. It features an A-line shape and a V neckline that looks equally flattering when worn in front or back. The back (V side) is knit on the bias. The V shaping is created by symmetrical increases worked along the spine, and German short rows are worked to level out the front with the lower back.
Photos © Jamie Hoffman
The tee is designed to be worked with as few as one or as many as five colors and includes instructions for each color format. The pattern also includes a formula for altering the overall tee length while keeping the color band lengths the same.
NOTE: Yardages are given for EACH size for both short sleeve AND long sleeve versions AND for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 colour options all in both yards and metres!! Wow…that’s a LOT of detail!!
SIZING
All of my patterns are #sizeinclusive.
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19)
To fit chest circumference
inches: 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) (40, 42, 44, 46) (48, 50, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64)
cm: 70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95) (100, 105, 110, 115) (120, 125, 130, 135, 140) (145, 150, 155, 160)
Finished chest circumference
inches: 29.5 (31.25, 33.5, 35.25, 37.5, 39.25) (41.5, 43.25, 45.5, 47.25) (49.5, 51.25, 53.5, 55.25, 57.5) (59.25, 61.5, 63.25, 65.5)
cm: 74 (78, 84, 88, 94, 98) (104, 108, 114, 118) (124, 128, 134, 138, 144) (148, 154, 158, 164)
Intended to fit with 1.25-1.5” / 3-4 cm of positive ease in the chest.
Tee length is intended to end at the high hip. The length can be adjusted while maintaining equal lengths of the color sections. See page 7 of the pattern for how to adjust the length (extra yardages are given for lengthening).
 Photos © Jamie Hoffman
YARN – Any fingering weight (#1) or sport weight (#2) yarn.
Yarn Suggestions
1-COLOUR FORMAT (Total Yardage)
616 (693, 737, 783, 851, 852) (974, 977, 1018, 1069) (1127, 1245, 1402, 1476, 1708) (1784, 1945, 2019, 2086) metres
Yardage Notes
- See charts for both short sleeve version and long sleeve version and multiple colour yardages.
- Yardage includes a 10% buffer for slight variations in gauge.
- You will need to adjust your yardage if lengthening, as follows: every 1” / 2.5 cm added to the body uses an additional 26 (27, 28, 31, 32, 33) (34, 37, 38, 40) (41, 43, 45, 46, 48) (49, 52, 54, 54) meters
 
BLOCKED GAUGE
Ribbing (1 x 1, stretched upon blocking): 20 sts and 36 rnds = 4” / 10 cm on smaller needles
Stockinette: 22 sts and 34 rnds / rows = 4” / 10 cm on larger needles
NEEDLES
Ribbing: US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles, 24” / 60 cm long for the neckband and at least 32” / 80 cm long for the hem (and cuffs if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the cuffs if not using magic loop; or size to obtain gauge
Stockinette: US 6 / 4.00 mm circular needles, 24” / 60 cm long for upper yoke and at least 32” / 80 cm long for the body (and sleeves if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the sleeves if not using magic loop; or size to obtain gauge
Look how much fun can be had with a variety of colour choice and placement from some of our fellow Ravelry-ers…
 
Would you prefer a little thicker knit…?
‘The V-back Tee (fingering weight version) was my first design and remains my most popular pattern to date. Since its release, knitters have been asking for a version with a heavier yarn weight. At long last, here it is!’
The V-Back Tee DK – in 10 sizes!!
‘It is a playful design, and I hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did!’ – Jamie
SIZING
All of my patterns are #sizeinclusive.
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
To fit chest circumference
inches: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) {48, 52, 56, 60, 64}
cm: 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) {120, 130, 140, 150, 160}
Finished bust circumference
inches: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) {49, 53, 57, 61, 65}
cm: 72.5 (82.5, 92.5, 102.5, 112.5) {122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 152.5, 162.5}
Intended to fit with 1-3 in / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease.
YARN – Any DK weight yarn (#3)
Yarn Suggestions
YARDAGES
1-COLOUR FORMAT (Total Yardage): 506 (584, 666, 748, 831) (917, 994, 1094, 1186, 1277) mtrs
2-COLOUR FORMAT
Colour A: 289 (333, 378, 425, 471) (520, 563, 620, 672, 724) mtrs
Colour B: 208 (240, 272, 306, 340) (374, 406, 447, 484, 522) mtrs
3-COLOUR FORMAT
Colour A: 161 (187, 212, 238, 264) (291, 316, 348, 376, 406) mtrs
Colour B: 215 (249, 282, 317, 352) (388, 421, 463, 502, 541) mtrs
Colour C: 116 (134, 151, 171, 189) (208, 225, 248, 269, 290) mtrs
4-COLOUR FORMAT
Colour A: 73 (106, 119, 107, 118) (131, 142, 156, 169, 182) mtrs
Colour B: 176 (203, 231, 259, 288) (318, 344, 379, 411, 442) mtrs
Colour C: 125 (144, 164, 184, 204) (225, 244, 268, 290, 313) mtrs
Colour D: 99 (114, 129, 146, 161) (178, 193, 213, 230, 247) mtrs
5-COLOUR FORMAT
Colour A: 73 (84, 96, 107, 119) (131, 142, 157, 170, 182) mtrs
Colour B: 129 (150, 170, 191, 212) (234, 254, 279, 302, 326) mtrs
Colour C: 139 (161, 183, 205, 228) (252, 273, 300, 326, 351) mtrs
Colour D: 94 (108, 124, 139, 154) (171, 184, 203, 220, 237) mtrs
Colour E: 73 (84, 96, 107, 119) (131, 142, 157, 170, 182) mtrs
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. C$12.80 and it will be sent directly to your inbox and Ravelry library (if applicable).
BLOCKED GAUGE
Stockinette: 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm on larger needles
Ribbing: 18 sts and 36 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm on smaller needles
Gauge Note: Because short rows are worked to level out the back with the front, row gauge is just an important as stitch gauge.
NEEDLES
Ribbing: US 6 / 4.00 mm circular needles, 24 in / 60 cm long for the neckband and at least 32 in / 80 cm long for the hem (and cuffs if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the cuffs if not using magic loop; or size to obtain gauge
Stockinette: US 8 / 5.00 mm circular needles, 24 in / 60 cm long for upper yoke and at least 32 in / 80 cm long for the body (and sleeves if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the sleeves if not using magic loop; or size to obtain gauge
Attention Crocheters...
Abby is modeling Cheryl’s newly finished Cabot Trail Cardi, made with Vintage Baby.
The Cabot Trail Cardigan is crocheted in one piece, flat with limited seaming and features a cluster lace stitch pattern. It’s the perfect transitional piece for moderate temperatures and perfect for layering.
It’s a loose fit with full-length sleeves. The elegant lace crochet stitch works up beautifully in a 2-row repeat. YouTube video tutorial included.
© MJ's Off The Hook Designs
Sizes: XS (S/M, L, XL, 2X/3X, 4X, 5X)
Yardage: 912 (1026, 1254, 1368, 1482, 1596, 1710) metres of DK weight yarn (#3)
Yarn Suggestions
Berroco Vintage Baby – 133m/50g; $5.98; Abby is wearing col. #10033 Poppy
-Or try-
Softee Cotton – 232m/120g; $7.98
Remix Light – 400m/100g; $17.98
Bamboo Pop DK – 266m/100g; $15.98 TEST LINK!!
Vintage DK – 265m/100g; $11.98
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. C$10.65 and it will be sent directly to your inbox and Ravelry library (if applicable).
Gauges
17.25 sts and 8.25 rows = 4” blocked in lace pattern with larger hook
10 sts and 9 rows = 2” blocked in sc blo with smaller hook
Hooks
4.00 mm (US G/6) or size to obtain gauge
4.50 mm (US7) or size to obtain gauge
Well now, doesn’t that help get our month off to a good start, eh?!?
Patti-Ann
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