Description
In this sweater, color bursts forth from within the cables, evoking the look of stained glass. The pattern can work in many colorways: as a play of dark against light, warm against cool, or simply as a showcase for favorite colors and leftover bits of yarn.
Finished Size: 39 (43, 48, 53)” (99 [109, 122, 134.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 43″ (109 cm).
Yarn: Muench GGH Rodina (100% cotton; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #34 beige (MC), 16 (17, 19, 21) balls. Muench GGH Cotton Velours (100% cotton; 145 yd [133 m]/50 g): #12 lavender, #18 lime green, #19 dark green, #30 teal, #35 blue, #38 pumpkin, 1 ball each.
Yarn weight: #2 – Fine
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in color patterns on smaller needles; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Bramble st on larger needles.
Needles: Body and Sleeves—Size 4 (3.5 mm); Borders and Edges—Size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); six stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 1998
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