According to Webster, a rhapsody is a "musical composition . . . having an improvisatory character." In her Aran-inspired, textured pullover, Kathy Zimmerman has combined wide and narrow open cables with mini-cable ribs, playing them in a rhythmic pattern against a reverse stockinette-stitch background. The rustic tweed yarn adds a grainy undertone to the mix.
Finished Size: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56)" (101.5 [112, 12, 132, 142] cm) bust/chest circumference, slightly stretched. Sweater shown measures 48" (12 cm).
Yarn: Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #866 gray tweed, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 22 sts and 22 rows
Needles: Body and sleeves: Size 8 (5 mm): straight. Edgings: Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 16" (40-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2004