Time to show off my latest top! This is the Vitamina Tee by Julie Knits in Paris. For the multicolor, I used some yarn I picked up at Rhinebeck in ’23, and the blue is Sparkle Fingering in the colorway “Pike” from my fave shop, Yarn Dragon.
This was a really fun knit! I got most of it done in about a month and a half, but then it took a break for a bit and I finished it up in about a week. The slip stitch colorwork kept it just interesting enough while still being very meditative. I was a little worried about the multicolored being a little too busy, but i think it balances it out with the blue just enough. I think the length is absolutely perfect and I love the bold color at the top.
I like the look of the square top, however I don’t think this exact ratio fits well on my body. Because my waist is bigger than my chest, the size I chose has a pretty wide neckline, making it feel like it’s going to fall off my shoulders. Also doesn’t help that I have pretty round shoulders. With the top I’m working on now, I think I’ll learn from this and plan for a smaller neckline in the size I chose.
Since the blue from Yarn Dragon is so heavily featured here, figured I’d take a sec to just appreciate that shop, the owner Jonathan, and his sister Karen for being awesome. I’ve been going to their weekly knitting groups pretty often, and it’s just a great group of people! The yarn is amazing but so is the community. The store started with Jonathan selling at the craft tables in Pike Place Market, and then last year he opened up a shop in the basement. They just recently opened up a factory store, where they also do the dying and have the knitting machines for the knitwear they sell. I give a little tour in this TikTok!