Pattern description from Knitting in America: “Linda says that she is not influenced by colors in nature on a cognitive level, but in an interesting example of inspiration by osmosis, she chose the muted green color for this unisex pullover, then later realized that it matched the sage-brush-swept desert that she saw outside of her front door every day. This rough and tough sweater is made with Brown Sheep Company’s Lamb’s Pride Superwash Bulky (100 percent wool) in a color Brown Sheep calls Lichen. Though it looks cabled, the texture of the sweater is achieved by manipulating knit, purl, and slip stitches only. The pattern appears on page 197.”

Measurements:

• To fit sizes Woman’s or Man’s Small/Medium (Large).
• Bust/chest at underarm 44(53)“
• Length from shoulder Woman’s 27 (28)“/Man’s 25 (26)”
• Sleeve width at upper arm 18”

Materials:

• 11 (12) 3.5oz / 100g skeins (each approx 110yd / 101m) of Brown Sheep Company’s Lamb’s Pride Superwash Bulky in #SW18 Lichen
• Sizes 6 and 9 knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 6 circular needle 16” long
• Cable needle (cn)

Additional Gauges:

• 22 sts to 5” over Diamond Pat
• 21 sts to 5” over Rib and Braid Pat
• To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauges.

First published in hardcover as Knitting in America (Artisan, 1996)