SUMIDITY

The origami nature of folded fabrics has become a small ritualistic diversion for me which I really have been enjoying immensely. There is a calmness and serenity to simple forms structured from behind or within. I love folds, I love the hidden nature of them, the reveal, and the containment. I can't help wondering about the voids and shadows left over by the folds, and how they should adapt and drape for each child which wears a garment made from them. Sumidity is a wonderful free flowing top, unstructured, long, and loose, which is lovely and crisp with a white t-shirt underneath and worn over jeans, or leggings. It will move with a babies movements as they stretch, crawl and walk proud. The fold is cleverly constructed with a gathered bottom section which allows it to maintain its folded place and to billow out – a 3dimensional fold across the front like a flower petal. The hemlines are subtly asymmetric – enough to give some shape, but not excessive to look out of place on a child’s garment. There is a definite Japanese fishing uniform feel to this, which I think would work well in different fibres and colours, but which will work most strongly with natural colours and fibres with some firmness to them.

The name derives from an obsessive love of the idea of Sumi Charcoal (a natural dye used by Habu in their yarns) and the notion of fluidity. Sumi+Fluidity=Sumidity.

PATTERN DETAILS

Sizes: 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-2T, 3T

Yarn requirements:

Habu Ramie Sumi Charcoal 1.5oz/1.5oz/2oz/3oz (available from Habu )

Habu Merino Charcoal 1.5oz/1.5oz/2oz/3oz (available from Habu)

Comprehensive schematics included in a detailed step by step pattern.

Price: $5.50 (AUD) - PDF download on payment

Available through Ravelry

Comments

[rebecca]

It looks so lovely. Are there more pics of it anywhere? :) I am supposed to be on a budget, but of course can't resist justifying something so beautiful.

[Julia]

I would also appreciate some more pictures. I can't quite picture how this fold works on the front...

Thanks. :)

[Heather]

Any chance you'd develop a pattern for grownups? It looks like it would be so comfy!