Fiona Ellis chose three similar cable patterns to create the illusion of tree bark for these bicolor unisex sweaters. The edging and sleeves are worked in one pattern, the lower body in a second, and the yoke in a third. The soft, slightly textured cotton yarn adds to the organic feeling.
Finished Size: 33
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 84 yd [77 m]/50 g): #401 chicory (blue; MC), 12 (12, 14, 15, 17) balls, #302 wintergreen (CC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls. Also shown in #104 sand (MC) and #102 ivory
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 21 sts and 24 rows
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2002