Knit a garment fit for a goddess! The Persephone Tee is inspired by the Greek Goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld and Goddess of Vegetation and Springtime. Persephone represents The High Priestess card in Tarot decks, a card that signifies things hidden in dreams, the night and the subconscious. A statue of Persephone in Crete, Greece depicts her wearing an asymmetrical toga-like dress.

Like the statue, the Persephone Tee is asymmetrical, which along with its fit, creates a feminine look that can be casual or dressed up. The entire tee is worked seamlessly in one piece, in the round from the neck to the hip bind off, and then flat for the remaining asymmetrical design. The center panel chevron and side detail add what appears to be intricate detail, but is essentially a repeat of two simple rows. With enough detail to be intriguing like a dream, but an easily memorized design, this knit will let you drift peacefully like the souls in Persephone’s Underworld.

I hope you find knitting this tee to be as magical and enjoyable as I did! May the Goddess of Springtime bless you with fresh energy and happy day dreams as you knit!

Materials: US Size 9 or 5.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle (32-40 inch cord), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

Yardage: 250 (344, 389, 439, 508, 580, 640, 722, 808)yds MC, 400 (514, 588, 658, 737, 814, 884, 993, 1084)yds CC of Wool and The Gang Tina Tape Yarn

Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows/4 inches (10cm) in the round stockinette after blocking

Finished Measurement: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) inch bust, 22.75 (24, 25.5, 26.5, 27.75, 29, 30, 31.25, 32.75) inches long shoulder to hip bind off. Garment is meant to be worn with 2 inches of positive ease.

Thank you to Heather @craftyferretediting on Instagram for tech editing and doing the hard work of sizing and grading! Heather you are amazing!
Find Heather at www.craftyferrettechedit.blogspot.com

Thank you so much also to everyone who test knitted for me!