Scrabble shirt

 So, I wanted a long sleeved shirt to wear under my new PetiteKnit Stockholm vest. I had some ideas, but in the end I chose to go with simply changing the sleeves and keeping the neckband only look of the summer shirt originally pictured with the completed vest. 

I used Butterick 6026 once again, but this time grafted the sleeve from New Look 6010 onto the sleeve head of the Butterick pattern to give me the longer (and fuller) sleeve that I wanted.  I gave some thought to a neckband with small ruffle, or a rounded Peter Pan style collar, but ultimately decided to go with a simpler look. For some reason the whimsical print told me it didn’t want to compete with any fussy details.

The fabric is cotton with a bit of Lycra - wasn’t looking for stretch, but I really liked the print so went with it. Fabric is from Mood Fabrics.

Now, all I need is for the weather to cool down just a bit and I’ll be enjoying my new shirt and vest. 

Interesting (to me) side note: I mostly write this as a record of my projects - don’t really promote it or try to build up a following - so my readership numbers are quite modest (and always appreciated). Until, that is, I made mention of PetiteKnits projects I was working on - whoa! I had realized from Ravelry that this is a very popular designer, but had no idea that my small mention would bring so many eyes to my little world. So now, do I dare mention just starting yet another PetiteKnits pattern - Lyon - or does that make me some hits hungry fame seeker? 😀