Bartles n Jaymes

$8.00

Often people ask 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, l 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 here, and the way the yellow and purple are allowed to "pop" in this motif was just what I was looking for.

Lace and texture work together in this stitch pattern, placed in geometric diamonds. Once all the elements are together, I see this as an interesting play on the classic honeycomb cable.

In my colors, Bartles n Jaymes has a vaguely retro summer Vibe, and it's been a fun warm-weather piece this season. Knit in a solid, it can be a more classic textured piece, and worked In deeper shades, the silhouette and pattern can go straight into Fall with a more sophisticated air.

To keep the attention on color and pattern, 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 this design works well in several different silhouettes (more or less ease, cropped or long, shaped or straight).

The lace and texture pattern are both written and charted.

Instead of a discount, I will donate $2 from each pattern 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 on ballots everywhere. 

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Often people ask 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, l 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 here, and the way the yellow and purple are allowed to "pop" in this motif was just what I was looking for.

Lace and texture work together in this stitch pattern, placed in geometric diamonds. Once all the elements are together, I see this as an interesting play on the classic honeycomb cable.

In my colors, Bartles n Jaymes has a vaguely retro summer Vibe, and it's been a fun warm-weather piece this season. Knit in a solid, it can be a more classic textured piece, and worked In deeper shades, the silhouette and pattern can go straight into Fall with a more sophisticated air.

To keep the attention on color and pattern, 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 this design works well in several different silhouettes (more or less ease, cropped or long, shaped or straight).

The lace and texture pattern are both written and charted.

Instead of a discount, I will donate $2 from each pattern 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 on ballots everywhere. 

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Yarn: The Farmer’s Daughter Confluence Cotton, Fingering weight. (40% Targhee, 40% Rambouillet, 20% Cotton; 250yds/229m per 2oz/56g skein). Shown in Be Still Young Heart (background), with Bitterroot (purple) and Glamour Shots by Deb (yellow) as accent colors.

If substituting yarn, use a fingering, DK or sport weight yarn that works to gauge. Solids or subtly variegated yarns that show the details will work best. I suggest fibers that hold their shape and do not grow over time. You can have fun with either subtle or bold contrast colors, or choose a color-changing skein for the accents. Some testers chose to work in a solid color, without contrast. Yardage may vary with substitution or modification.

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rounds/rows per 4”/10cm in lace and textured color motif.

Needles: US#5/3.75mm needle or size to get gauge. I suggest long circulars for body and a 16”/40.5cm circular needle around armhole and neckline.

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

Background color:

700(750,850,950,1050)(1200,1300,1400)yds

640(685,780,870,960)(1100,1190,1280)m

Each Accent color:

100(150,150,150,150)(200,200,200)yds

90(140,140,140,140)(185,185,185)m