A little something for (Indian) Summer - Introducing 'Le Cavayere'

*Whew*

Hello, all! I'm just coming up for air:

(1) to tell you that I'm still alive (yes, I am!), but busy in the studio and, well, just about everywhere else; and

(2) to thank you for your patience, especially those waiting to place orders for Klee Kits (Klee update: there was a technical delay on the batch scheduled for earlier this year, so the SS09 release is now a holiday issue that will launch in November);

but most importantly ...

(3) to introduce a new mid-season menswear pattern, that I've received several requests for. So without further ado here is Le Cavayere.



Inspired by a trip to a lake of the same name in the south of France bordered in lush umbrella pines ...



... not far from the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne ...



... the sweater Le Cavayere was knit in a new fiber range, a heavenly soft yarn of 100% bamboo called Atalante (shown here in colorway Pin Parasol).



I used to think I was a cashmere knitter through and through, but I have loved working every stitch with this yarn! In the skein Atalante catches the eye with a gentle, beautiful sheen and yields a fabric that feels like his favorite jersey tee shirt, but with such a luxurious hand and such an elegant drape that it would make Le Cavayere a man's wardrobe staple, something he'll be happy to always have handy to throw on.

Le Cavayere pattern is US$6.50. To purchase please send an email to sauveterre AT gmail DOT com.

More details and photos at SauveterreDesign.com

Wishing you all a delightful Indian Summer and a wonderful week!

Axelle