🎙️ Pattern Spotlight! the “American Football” Tee
“American Football" Tee
Late summer is one of our favorite times of year.
The days are still warm, but there's just a hint of fall in the air. It's the season of county fairs, roadside diners, weekend road trips, Friday night fun, and squeezing every last bit out of summer.
That's why this month's Pattern Spotlight is the "American Football" Tee. 🏈
Inspired by vintage athletic style, this tee is an easy-to-wear classic with a timeless silhouette. Whether you're pairing it with high-waisted jeans, pedal pushers, or your favorite skirt, it's the kind of handmade piece that fits right into a vintage wardrobe.
❤️ Why We Designed It
We love vintage sportswear because it's effortless.
The "American Football" Tee was designed to capture that nostalgic, all-American feel while giving knitters a garment they'll wear for years—not just one season.
Simple enough for everyday wear, distinctive enough to stand out, and packed with the thoughtful details that make handmade garments special.
🍂 Perfect for the Season Ahead
As summer gives way to fall, this is the kind of project you'll be glad you cast on now.
✨ Lightweight enough for warm afternoons
🍁 Perfect for those first cool mornings
🚗 Easy to pack for road trips and long weekends
🧥 Layers beautifully under your favorite cardigan or jacket
✨ Favorite Details
It's the little touches that make this pattern shine.
📍 Vintage-inspired athletic styling with the stripes at the arms and across the bust
📍 Flattering shaping for a comfortable fit
📍 Clear, step-by-step instructions
📍 Modern sizing and techniques designed to help you knit with confidence
❤️ Style It Your Way
The "American Football" Tee is made for mixing and matching.
🖤 Pair it with cuffed jeans and sneakers for a casual vintage look.
❤️ Wear it with a full skirt and a bandana for classic rockabilly style.
🤍 Layer it under your favorite cardigan when sweater weather rolls in.
However you style it, it's a piece you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.
🧶 Ready to Cast On?
If you're planning your late summer or early fall knitting, the "American Football" Tee is ready to earn a spot on your needles.
The “American Football” Tee is a true throwback. Designed with a fitted body and signature double stripes on each sleeve, it channels old-school athletic style with a sharp, wearable silhouette. Easy, timeless, and unmistakably American—this is a wardrobe staple with grit.
Knit seamlessly from the top down. Drop shoulder for sizes XS-L, modified drop shoulder for sizes 1X-4X. Includes short row shoulder shaping and waist shaping.
You Might Also Like
If you love the "American Football" Tee, you might also enjoy:
• Boardwalk Blouse — a vintage-inspired summer favorite.
• Sweetheart Bomber — the perfect layering piece as the weather cools.
• Cyclone Top — another timeless wardrobe staple with vintage flair.
💌 Share Your Project
Finished a Poison Grrls pattern? We'd love to see it!
Share your photos, tell us about your yarn choice, and help inspire fellow knitters by showing how you made the pattern your own.
As a thank-you, you'll receive 15% off your next Poison Grrls pattern purchase, and your project could be featured on our website, Instagram, or in a future 🎙️ Pattern Spotlight newsletter.
XOXO,
The Poison Grrls Team 💋
the “Lucky” Bandana!
The Lucky Bandana is our take on a classic accessory that's been worn and loved for generations. Knit from a single skein, it features delicate eyelets, a graceful picot edge, and a classic triangular shape that's equally at home in cool cotton for summer or cozy wool for fall.
Tie it over your hair, knot it at your neck, or knit a matching one for a loved one—or even your pet. A quick, satisfying project with timeless appeal, the Lucky Bandana is one you'll enjoy wearing through spring, summer, and fall!
Pattern Features
One-skein project
Top-down triangular construction
Fingering-weight yarn
Wear as a headscarf or neckerchief
Includes video tutorial for the picot bind-off
Some pieces never go out of style.
For generations, a simple bandana has been tied over curled hair, knotted around a neck, tucked into a back pocket, and thrown on before hitting the road. It's practical, a little rebellious, and one of those accessories that somehow always feels right.
The Lucky Bandana is our take on that everyday classic!
Knit from less than one skein of fingering-weight yarn, it features delicate eyelet bands, a sweet picot edge, and a timeless triangular shape that's just as at home in cool cotton for sunny days as it is in cozy wool when the weather turns.
One Pattern, Endless Possibilities
One of our favorite things about the Lucky Bandana is how much personality comes from simply changing the yarn.
Our first sample was knit in lightweight cotton for warm summer afternoons. Then we cast on another in wool using leftover sock yarn scraps, and it became something completely different. Same pattern. Same stitches. A whole new look.
That's the kind of project we love most—the one that makes you start thinking about the next color before you've even woven in the ends, and gives you more value in the pattern knowing you can make it more than once.
Small Project, Big Style
The top-down construction with a garter tab cast on, eyelets and picot edge to add just enough vintage charm to make it feel special. We've even included a quick video tutorial for the picot bind-off.
Wear It Your Way
Tie it over your hair, knot it at your neck, wrap one around your ponytail, or make a matching version for someone you love—even your four-legged sidekick.
Like your favorite worn-in leather jacket or that perfect swipe of red lipstick, some accessories become part of your story. We hope the Lucky Bandana is one of them.
xoxo,
The Poison Grrls Team
🎙️ Pattern Spotlight! the “Boardwalk” Blouse
The “Boardwalk” Blouse
Summer has a way of making us slow down.
Long evenings. Weekend road trips. Ice cream after dinner. A stroll down the boardwalk, a classic car show, or your favorite local farmers market. It's the season for easy outfits and projects you can take anywhere.
That's exactly why we're shining a spotlight on the Boardwalk Blouse this month! ☀️
Designed with timeless vintage style in mind, it's the kind of piece you'll reach for year after year. Dress it up with a circle skirt, pair it with your favorite jeans, or throw it on for a day spent wandering antique shops. However you wear it, the Boardwalk Blouse feels right at home.
❤️ Why We Love It
The Boardwalk Blouse was designed to be more than just another summer top.
We wanted a blouse that captures the charm of vintage knitwear while still being comfortable, wearable, and approachable for modern knitters… and beginners! It's polished enough for a night out, comfortable enough for everyday wear, and versatile enough to become a true wardrobe staple. We recommend this pattern to those new to garment knitting, and many of our loyal knitters started here with this pattern.
☀️ Made for Summer
Whether you're knitting on the porch, packing a project for vacation, or enjoying an evening on the patio, the Boardwalk Blouse is made for the season.
✨ Lightweight and comfortable
🧶 A satisfying project you'll enjoy every step of the way
👗 Easy to dress up or down
🚗 Perfect for weekend adventures and summer road trips
✨ Our Favorite Details
It's the little details that make a handmade garment feel special.
📍 A flattering vintage-inspired silhouette
📍 Thoughtfully placed shaping for a beautiful fit, knit as one cap sleeve and a defined waist
📍 Clean finishing techniques for a polished look; adjust the neck line to your preferred width to flatter your neckline best
📍 Comprehensive instructions with clear guidance to help you knit confidently
👠 Style It Your Way
One blouse. Endless vintage outfits.
❤️ Pair it with high-waisted shorts or jeans for an effortless everyday look.
🖤 Tuck it into a full circle skirt for classic 1950s style.
🤍 Layer it under your favorite cardigan when cooler evenings roll in.
🩷 Make it striped or solid, your choice.
However you wear it, the Boardwalk Blouse was designed to become one of those handmade pieces you'll keep reaching for.
🧵 Ready to Cast On?
If you're looking for your next summer knit, we'd love for the Boardwalk Blouse to be part of your handmade wardrobe.
Inspired by classic 1950s silhouettes, the “Boardwalk” Blouse is a versatile vintage-inspired knit designed to move easily from casual daytime looks to elegant evening styling.
Knit it in playful colors for an effortless summer feel, or choose something more sultry and refined for nights out and polished layering.
The customizable neckline allows you to create either a soft boat neck or a dramatic slash neck, giving the finished piece distinctly different moods depending on your styling.
One of our most popular patterns for knitters beginning their first garments, with approachable construction and a polished finished result.
💌 Share Your Project
Finished a Poison Grrls pattern? We'd love to see it!
Share your photos, tell us about your yarn choice, and help inspire fellow knitters by showing how you made the pattern your own.
As a thank-you, you'll receive 15% off your next Poison Grrls pattern purchase, and your project could be featured on our website, Instagram, or in a future 🎙️ Pattern Spotlight newsletter.
XOXO,
The Poison Grrls Team 💋