by the author:
“Inspired by the rushing waters of the Poudre River in Northeastern Colorado, this Aran sweater presents a modern design aesthetic in its clean lines, simplicity and comfortable shapings. The tweedy gray yarn with blue and green flecks is reminiscent of the river rocks. The double turned cables and honeycomb stitch echo the swirls in the water as the river flows. The knot stitch recalls the pebbles on the shore. The Poudre River also features a traditional cabled welt and shoulder strap. The shoulder strap shapes the neck by adding a two inch wide “bridge” over each shoulder. To accommodate for the width of the shoulder strap, one inch is deducted from the length of both the front and the back. The neck ribbing can be worked to desired length for a crewneck, mock or full turtleneck. This sweater was originally published in the now Out-Of-Print Fall 1997 “Aran” Issue of Interweave Knits Magazine.“