January 11, 2018

F.O. Clarke #2 by Jane Richmond

Pattern:  Clarke Pullover
Designer:  Jane Richmond
Yarn: Julie Asselin Hektos (75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk)
Colourway:   Brume:  7skeins (two colours in one skein)
Romance:  1 skein (for ribbing on cuffs, hem and neckline)
Julie Asselin Hektos


Colourway:  Brume


Colourway:  Romance
Needles: 4.0mm & 4.5mm

Ravelry: my notes

Clarke Pullover
Added Notes:  
When I visited the Julie Asselin both at Knit City, my eyes were instantly drawn to the Brume colourway.  Somehow I missed the fact that I was purchasing two separate colourways, that were joined together, to look like one skein.  When I got home and opened the skeins, I saw to my surprise, two colourways.  Luckily, I didn't mind at all, as these two colourways were gorgeous.  However, I had to rethink my choice of pattern for this yarn.

Surprise!  Two colourways!


I immediately thought of the Clarke Pullover.  Of the many sweaters I have knit, the Clarke Pullover is one of my most frequently worn.  I knew that it would work well with two colourways, producing a much more subtle stripe than the original one I knit.  Also, the cashmere and silk content would produce a very different fabric.  (You can read about that sweater here). 


Clarke Pullover #1
I cast on Clarke for a second time.  The original pattern calls for ten rows of the main colour and four of the contrasting colour.  Having only bought seven skeins I knew I would not have enough of the main colour.  Instead, I knit ten rows of the main colour, followed by six rows of the contrast colour. That turned out to be a good decision, as I only had a tiny amount left of the main colour when it was finished.  I used a third colour (Romance) for the hem, neckband, and ribbing on the sleeves.  I am very happy with the result, and I can see myself wearing this sweater quite a bit. The yarn was a dream to knit with and creates a luxurious fabric, one that I can't wait to wear.

This is my first F.O. of 2018. Have I convinced you to knit the Clarke Pullover yet?  It is an easy knit and it produces a sweater that you will wear again and again.  It works well with any worsted weight yarn in stripes or a solid colour. What are you waiting for?

Happy Knitting!


10 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! I love the subtle colors changes between your stripes, looks like the perfect sweater for winter. Sierra

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    1. Thanks Sierra! It is very different from my first one.

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  2. Ooh, this is so beautiful, I love the yarn you chose! Clarke is in my to knit list, and I have the yarn for it in my stash.... one day!

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    1. Awww thanks Julie! I know, there is never enough time in the day to knit what you want. It is a great pattern though, one definitely worth considering.

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  3. That was a happy mistake. I love how those two colorways work together. Such a beautiful sweater!

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  4. Great sweater! I love the subtle striping.

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    1. Thank you so much. Although it wasn't what I originally planned I have grown to love it!

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  5. oh it's beautiful - I love the subtlety of the stripes and even in pictures it looks so soft and snuggly it'll be a dream to wear!

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    1. HI Carie! Thanks so much. This is the first time I knit with this yarn and I have to say you are right...it is so soft to wear.

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