I’m having a moment with stripes that are not your average stripes, and the fantastic texture and curves in these lines caught my eye immediately. They are layered and varied in a way that adds a unique feel to this simple sweater and they were a breeze to work!

I love how the directionality of the lines really stands out with a modified drop shoulder here. I kept the details minimal to focus on the lines, and all the transitions are very intentional. A deep hem and long cuffs end with a purl ridge, and shoulders are worked so that the textured pattern ends similarly before shaping is worked. Loose (but not oversized) sleeves and an open (but not too wide) crew neck keep the vibe casual and cozy. (And yes, you can easily adjust the fit at both neckline or sleeves, as a few of my testers did!)

On my sample, natural cream against a darker background really allows the texture to shine, and the excuse to mix yarns from Sawkill Farm and Wing and A Prayer Farm together seemed like a perfect Rhinebeck plan to me -- plus it’s a nod to the friendships, support, and cooperation that exists in our community.

As always, there are notes in the pattern on how and where to modify your sweater for a more personal fit if needed, and the motif is both charted and written out. I worked my stripes for a classic neutral vibe, but my test knitters had some fun with their color choices and combinations. Check out their sweaters for ideas on how to play with your stripes on this design!

Cinnamon & Bourbon is worked from the bottom up in the round, then split into front and back at armholes. The upper body pieces are worked flat to shoulders and seamed before collar and sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round to end.

Sizes
36(40,44,48,52)(56,60,64,68)”
91.5(101.5,111.75,122,132)(142.25,152.5,162.5,172.5)cm

Sizes reflect circumference around bust, and are based on final, blocked fabric. Shown worn with about 5”/12.75cm positive ease. See test knits for other fit options, as they range from oversized at 10”/25.5cm of positive ease to body skimming with less or no ease, and I think they all look fantastic.

Yardage by Size
Background Yarn (BC):
Sawkill Farm DK (50% Sawkill Farm Wool, 50% Domestic Merino; 300 yds/275m per 3.5oz/100g skein), Shown in Harvest Heather.

900(1000,1100,1200,1300)(1400,1500,1600,1700)yds 825(915,1005,1100,1190)(1280,1370,1465,1555)m

Accent Yarn (AC):
Wing & A Prayer Thelma and Louise DK (50% Mohair, 25% Cotswold, 25% Merino; 240yds/ 219m per 3.5oz/100g skein), Shown in natural white.

300(325,350,400,425)(450,500,525,550)yds 275(300,320,365,390)(415,460,480,500)m

Yardage estimates contain about 10% of buffer.

The above yarns are interchangeable as either MC or AC, so mix and match them as desired. These are farm yarns, so availability may be limited. Wing & A Prayer Farm does make a number of other DK weight blends that work for this design as well.

If substituting yarn, you need a DK or light worsted weight fiber that will work to gauge and provide good stitch definition. If you can’t get the farm yarns I’ve suggested, you may be able to support a farm that’s local to you, and there are also many other yarns that would work beautifully here. You can look at the test knits to see how a few other yarn options look in this design.

Also, feel free to ask for any yarn advice in my BabyCocktails Ravelry group if you’d like feedback on the fiber available in your area!