It's Elemental

Post By // Sara M

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One of the defining looks in the Portland fashion handbook is the layered dress or tunic over jeans, slacks, or leggings. My goal was to design a fashionable (and knitable) tunic/ dress that could be worn year-round - with jeans or leggings in Fall & Winter, and capris or a miniskirt in Spring & Summer. Element was the product of this quest.

The sixth pattern in our upcoming booklet, Shibui Heichi, Element is knit with just six to nine 50 gram skeins of Heichi, our new 100% silk tweed yarn, making this a light and comfortable layer (who wants to wear a bulky dress?) that will transcend the seasons well.

The idea was to go basic (so it really could be a wardrobe staple), with a few fun design elements. The A-line silhouette and slight Empire waist create a feminine look that can also go tom-boy with shorts and sandals. The scoop neck makes Element ideal for layering over t-shirts, tanks, camisoles, or even turtlenecks. And, lastly, the Seed & Slip stitch hem details add a little sophistication to such a simple design.

To add a little Portland flair to your wardrobe, be sure to queue Element on ravelry, or 'Like' it on facebook. After all, Portland style is definitely coming into its own!