Pre P.S. If you’ve had your eye on the 32 Market Street Tee and haven’t pre-ordered yet, get it by noon ET today, Thursday, before the price goes up. The pattern will be available October 15th.
Now, on to talking about the tee. So, like I mentioned last week, the name of the tee is paying homage to my heritage and social justice and to not being able to travel.
When I started this design, the pandemic hadn’t hit yet. I had grand plans for the summer which this tee was going to be center stage. But with traveling not an option and to support all the social justice work happening around Black Lives Matter (let me be clear here that Black Lives Matter… my life, the lives of my son and my brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., the lives of these and all Black people matter at the bare minimum, so if you don’t believe that Black Lives Matter, this is definitely not the space for you). Anyways, with everything happening around race, and the need to dismantle the patriachy and white supremacy, I wanted to create a piece that could shine a light on important social issues. A piece that could encapsula what I'm feeling and what many are feeling.
With that being said, a few of you guessed correctly that the pattern name’s reference to 32 Market Street. If you guessed that it’s the birthplace of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s first National Hero, you are correct. What I love about Garvey’s story is his humble beginnings and his desire to serve his people and fight for justice. And with the 32 Market Street Tee, that’s the type of feeling I wanted to bring to the design. Its simple construction is reminiscent of Garvey’s humble beginnings. The bold statement the lace pattern on the front illustrates how from simple beginnings you can make a big impact. And quite frankly, you have to have to have some confidence to wear this tee and it leaves little hidden if you choose (wink, wink).
So, while you might be thinking “what can I do as just one person” in this environment, start with believing you CAN achieve a lot.
"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life." ~ Marcus Garvey
I’ll be sharing more about the construction and yarn choices next week. So stay tuned for that.
In the meanwhile, hit reply to this email and let me know if you have a yarn in mind for your 32 Market Street Tee.
Also, I'm working on a worsted weight version. Would that be interesting to you? Should I add information to the pattern about changing yarn weight? How about adding sleeves? Oooh, so many options.
Talk me off the ledge. I want to add so much to the pattern, so, let me know what you want to see.
Until next time,
Stitch on
P.S. A NOTE ON PRICING: If you want the 32 Market Street Tee pattern, get it today.
The price will go up by $0.50 every week on Thursday until it hit its regular price of $10 on October 15th.
i.e. the price will be:
 $8.50 on Sept 24th
$9.00 on Oct 1st
$9.50 on Oct 8th
$10 on Oct 15th (pattern release date)
You got this!
xo
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It is perfect as is. Sometimes the loudest statement is the softest spoken. A beautiful statement. I believe things will get better. But we all must demand it, fight for it, speak out for it, and be clear in our message. The old guard is losing strength and the younger generation is much wiser. Restructure, reform, making amends, and rebuilding can be done. I hear you, I see you, I will fight for you.
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