POUDRE RIVER PULLOVER

Description

Inspired by the rushing waters of the Poudre River in Northeastern Colorado, this Aran sweater presents a modern design aesthetic in its clean lines, simplicity and comfortable shapings. The tweedy gray yarn with blue and green flecks is reminiscent of the river rocks. The double turned cables and honeycomb stitch echo the swirls in the water as the river flows. The knot stitch recalls the pebbles on the shore. The Poudre River also features a traditional cabled welt and shoulder strap. The shoulder strap shapes the neck by adding a two inch wide "bridge" over each shoulder. To accommodate for the width of the shoulder strap, one inch is deducted from the length of both the front and the back. The neck ribbing can be worked to desired length for a crewneck, mock or full turtleneck. This sweater was originally published in the now Out-Of-Print Fall 1997 "Aran" Issue of Interweave Knits Magazine.

Finished Sizes
Circumference at underarm: 46 (48, 50, 52)"
Total Length: 24.5 (25.5, 26, 26.5)”

Materials
Yarn: 1200 (1400, 1600, 1800) yards worsted or Aran weight tweed wool. Suggested Yarns: Mostly Merino, Tahki Donegal Tweed, Black Water Abbey Wool, Rowan Scottish Tweed Aran, Rowan Summer Tweed or similar. Please ask at your LYS for the perfect yarn.

Gauge 20 sts & 24 rows = 4”2 in Stockinette St
Needles US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Price: $5.00 US

AUTUMN KIMONO

Description
The Autumn Kimono is inspired by the rich colors of autumn. The luscious gold, orange, purples, reds of the handpainted yarn bring to mind the kaleidoscope color show presented by Mother Nature each fall.

This is an easy intermediate project that will increase your skills tool-kit with its inclusion of several couture touches - such as one row horizontal buttonholes, double breasted-closure and side vents. The body of this cross front double-breasted kimono inspired jacket is trimmed in a coordinating solid. Consider choosing a trim color that will pull your favorite shade of autumn from the lovely color-scattered fabric that only a handpainted yarn will produce.

Finished Sizes
Circumference at Underarm: 38 (40, 44)"
Total Length: 21 (23, 24)"

Materials
Yarn: 1150 yards Aran weight multicolor yarn (MC) 500 ydsAran weight wool in coordinating solid (C1)

[shown: MC: 4 skeins Schaefer Handpainted Yarns "Miss Priss" in color "Indira Gandhi" (280 yds/4 oz) C1: Mission Falls 1824 Wool in color "Damson" (50g/84 yds)].

18sts and 24 rows = 4”2 in Stockinette St
Needles US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Price: $5.00 US

TIGER LILLY

Description
A flower found throughout the world – the Tiger Lilly easily grows prolifically in the wild. I like the idea of thriving prolifically in the wild. This very easy to knit sweater can propagate prolifically on your needles. A basic stockinette stitch sweater with a simple crocheted scalloped lace edge, this flattering v-neck features the bright colors of the oncoming days on summer.

Finished Sizes
Circumference at Underarm: 40 (42, 45, 47, 50)”; Total Length: 20 (21, 23, 25, 26.5)”

Materials
Yarn: 930 (1020, 1200, 1300, 1500) yards worsted weight yarn to achieve gauge. Contrasting color (CC): ~200 yd
Shown: O-Wool Classic in Saffron (MC) and Mulberry (CC)

Gauge 20 sts & 24 rows = 4”2 in Stockinette St TAKE TIME
Needles US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Price: $5.00 US