Have you ever fallen in love with a yarn? Months ago I happened to see a Ravelry banner for Intrepid Tulips Yarns and was instantly drawn to the bright saturated colors. I was planning a transitional sweater for spring/fall with a cabled pattern, and was delighted to see a bamboo/merino blend yarn. I wasn't sure how much *pop* a bamboo yarn would lend to cables, but other Bamboo Frost projects on Ravelry looked great. So I ordered my yarn and kept my fingers crossed. My box of yarn arrived and I hugged my skeins of heavenly blue yarn. Soft, squishy, and excellent stitch definition; exactly as promised!
I decided to create a vintage inspired sweater, but instead of my typical '40s and '50s, I went for mod '60s. Funnel neck will roll collar, elbow-length flared sleeves, and a simple top-down raglan construction. Mix in an interesting textured cable and lots of stockinette.
This sweater is SO. SOFT. Seriously. The yarn also has a very lovely sheen thanks to the bamboo. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside, I think I'd be living in this yarn.
There's something about flared sleeves that makes me want to float around like a ballerina in Swan Lake. Wheee! I'm flying!
If you'd like to learn more about this design, please see the Jocasta Pullover pattern page.
If you'd like to learn more about this design, please see the Jocasta Pullover pattern page.
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