Renate de Bruin

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Knitting: Pullover
Gabro Rose is a sweater knitted with a chunky-bulky weight yarn, showing some rough texture, but without the heaviness that sometimes coincides knitting with thicker yarn. Sleeves in knit stockinette stand oud against the purled stockinette of front and back. It offers a nice grid for a delicate rose, embroidered in duplicate stitch, as an hono...
Knitting: Pullover
Not a stitch too much; like the Gabbro stone this sweater pattern design has been brewing under the surface for a long while, giving each stitch the time to fall into its place. The result is a sweater made from a chunky/bulky weight yarn, that does not feel bulky. It still shows some rough texture, though with a smooth, fitted edge.
Knitting: Cardigan, Coat / Jacket
Inspired by the lines, ribbing and patches of a leather motor jacket. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down and has a hidden raglan construction in the edges of the shoulder patches. Generous slip-stitch ribbing sections on the front form a warm and sturdy collar. Ready for some rough weather!