Rustic Zen by Katharine Hunt

Rustic Zen

Knitting
October 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Over stockinette stitch, using larger needles after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1300 - 1650 yards (1189 - 1509 m)
40 1/2 (45, 48 1/2)"
English

The kimono silhouette takes its direction from the Far East, while the tweed yarns and earthy colors steer it back home. Worked sideways, rickrack mosiac bands and garter outlines offer vertical interest without a lot of fuss for a classic, yet rustic, autumn layer.

Skill level: Easy

Yarn requirements:
A 150 (175, 200) yards
B 250 (275, 325) yards
C 675 (775, 850) yards
D 225 (250, 275) yards

Colorways shown:
A 804 Purple
B 833 Dark Chocolate
C 801 Tan
D 898 Taupe

Pattern found on p. 46