Andean Artistry by Noriko Sekiguchi

Andean Artistry

Knitting
August 1998
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in color pattern on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1757 - 2282 yards (1607 - 2087 m)
37.5, 41, 43, 46 inches (95, 104, 109, 117cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned
English

This is the cover sweater.

This cardigan is inspired by Andean and Peruvian knitting and textiles. The slightly hairy mohair blend yarn has a sheen and luxurious feel. Both color stranding and intarsia are used for the color patterning and duplicate stitch is used for the flower centers. Set-in sleeves and angled shoulders shaped by short rows give it a fitted look. The neck, sleeves, front opening and lower body are edged with a picot stitch and hemmed.

Yarn Colors
Helio

  • #8972 loden (MC), 5 (6, 6, 6) balls
  • #5962 midnight blue, 2 balls
  • #2537 gold, 1 (1, 1, 2) balls
  • #3727 rust, 1 (1, 1, 2) balls
  • #4246 burgundy, 1 ball
  • #7382 deep green, 1 ball

Tiur

  • #3872 chocolate, 2 (3, 3, 3) balls
  • #9853 olive, 2 (2, 2, 3) balls
  • #5172 purple, 2 balls