the quiet room by Alison Brookbanks

the quiet room

Knitting
June 2010
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
x small, small, medium, large
English
This pattern is available for AU$9.00 AUD buy it now

The full moon shines, glinting and glistening to the world below, caught silver strands on trees and wires - a world in silhouette. A time when breathing slows, and sleep caresses shadows. The quiet hour.

Bright light - brilliant white diamond light - casting deep shadows, drawing drape into folds, and catching the silver light of threads of steel and silk. Gathered decadence against minimalist lines. A place where the sun shines and cheeks become flushed with warmth. The quiet hour.

Caught between light and dark. The quiet hour.

Needles entwine threads of silk, steel, and wool, wrapping and weaving - their own glistening and shimmering created, catching the light. A silk bow, soft and elegant, to tie it all together. Sleeveless and long, to be worn over a fine wool knit or cotton t-shirt, or worn on it’s own with fine wool trousers, slouched and elegant, loose and gathered

NOTE: Habu Textiles A-33 is a discontinued yarn but you are able to get stock of it at some retailers. As a substitute, you can use Habu Textiles A-177 extra fine merino, or even Habu Textiles Ramie A-166