Stone Fence

I’d always heard how beautiful these yarnbabies were, but when Jill sent me this incredible green I had to do something special.

I decided it needed to be a classic Aran Fisherman Sweater, as simple textures & repeating motifs show off the range of color in Jill’s dye & feature the cozy round fiber of this gorgeous Rambouillet wool beautifully. I chose bold lines that wouldn’t overpower the subtle differences in the greens, & kept to repetitive geometric motifs that would allow the turns & twists of the rustic fiber to be distinct but feel smooth & tidy.

Rhinebeck always means cozy, classic sweaters to me so this was the perfect plan. The lace is a little unexpected, but creates beautiful texture & has an added air conditioning bonus. We all know how fickle the October weather can be in NY.

Knit bottom up in the round, then worked flat to the shoulders. Once shoulders are seamed sleeves are worked seamless from the shoulder down.

Shown in Jill Draper Empire. A suggested substitute is below