Pattern description from Knitting in America: “This sweater pattern combines two of Judy’s favorite design tools: color grading and geometric forms. The background grades from black at the bottom through rich purple and red-browns, and finally up into rust shades near the shoulders. The geometric designs are often found in Navajo rugs or in architectural details in the Southwest. The body pieces are knit on the bias. This allows the V pattern, more flattering on most bodies than horizontal patterns, to be easily achieved. Just chose Rowan yarns for this project because of the diversity of colors available. She spent two weeks choosing the colors and working out the graph. Though she is willing to make changes while she’s knitting, before she starts a new project she likes to work out as many of the details as she can. The pattern for the Southwestern Geometric Jacket appears on page 188.”

Measurements:

• Bust at underarm 52.5”
• Length from shoulder 29.75”
• Sleeve width at upper arm 25”

Materials:

• Twelve 3/4oz/25g skeins (each approx 74yd / 67m) of Rowan Yarns Lightweight DK in #62 Black (A)
• Seven skeins #77 Dark Rust (B)
• Three skeins #89 Light Green (C)
• Two skeins each #602 Red Brown (D), #663 Brown Red (E), and #27 Rust (F)
• One skein each #45 Red (G), #70 Dusty Rose (H), #69 Light Rose (I), #92 Pink (J), #125 Turquoise (K), #91 Spruce Green (L), #100 Medium Green (M), #123 Light Blue (N), #9 Olive Gold (O), #72 Gold (P), #14 Bright Gold, (Q), #8 Pale Yellow (R) #99 Purple (S), #94 Mauve (T), #149 Dusty Violet (U), #611 Red Violet (V), #127 Violet (W), #121 Lavender (X), #104 Ochre (Y), #24 Salmon (Z), #424 Pink (a), #82 Tan (b), and #615 Beige (c)
• One 1.75oz / 50g skein (each approx 187yd / 170m) of Rowan Yarns 4-Ply Botany in #659 Purple (d) and #631 Fuchsia (e)
• One 3/4oz / 25g skein (each approx 110yd / 100m) of Rowan Yarns Donegal Lambswool in #484 Heathered Purple (f)
• Two 3/4oz / 25g skeins (each approx 154yd / 140m) of Rowan Yarns Designer DK in #688 Dark Pink (g)
• Two 3.5oz / 100g skeins (each approx 154yd / 140m) of Rowan Yarns Aran Weight Magpie in #305 Ocean (h)
• One 3/4oz / 25g skein (each approx 70 yd / 64m) of Kaffe Fassett Kid Silk in #993 Berry (i) and #976 Opal (j)
• Sizes 6 and 8 knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 6 circular needle 29”
• Size 8 circular needle 39”
• Size H crochet hook
• 5 coat hooks

Note: When changing colors on same row, bring new color under old color to twist strands and prevent holes. Carry yarn not in use loosely along WS of work.