Understated, with monochromatic embossed texture and clean lines, Sandscape is a little slice of perfection in its intentional simplicity. Sometimes when I design a sweater, I find myself saying “less is more” over and over in my head as I strip away excess and pare the concept down to the right balance of details. Sandscape required no extra fiddling; the idea arrived in my head almost exactly as you see it here. Slipped stitches against a landscape of stockinette maintain interest without requiring a lot of fuss or concentration. Once you’ve established the slipped-stitch formation, the sweater flows beautifully and easily from the needles.

Sandscape is worked flat until neckline shaping is complete, then joined and worked in the round from there. Slipped-stitch details down the front, back and sleeves create an embossed effect against the monochrome of a solid color. The sleeves and neckline are worked last.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yardage: 997 yards (1108, 1231, 1354, 1516, 1698) (912 m 1013, 1126, 1238, 1386, 1553)

Needle Sizes:
U.S. size 7/4.5 mm (24–32” 60–80 cm) circular needle (body)
U.S. size 7/4.5 mm (12” 30 cm) circular needle or DPN (sleeves)
U.S. size 6/4 mm (24–32” 60–80 cm) circular needle (lower body ribbing)
U.S. size 5/3.75 mm (12” 30 cm) circular needle or DPN (sleeve cuff)
U.S. size 5/3.75 mm (16–24” 40– 60 cm) circular needle (neckline)
Note: Use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.