SUMMIT
BY SLOANE ROSENTHAL
Sometimes (and what is February if not one of those times) we want our knitwear to be like a cozy, elegant hug: sweaters that are easy to wear, that go with everything, that keep us just warm enough for these waning days of winter’s chill. Summit is one of those sweaters. Its modern drop-shouldered silhouette is effortless and forgiving, its low-hip length goes with pants, slim skirts, or even (gasp!) leggings (hey, I won’t tell if you won’t tell), and its luxurious cowl neck provides a finishing touch that’s as warm as it is graceful. A simple, intuitive cable chart adds a sophisticated, graphic touch and knitterly interest,but there is enough soothing stockinette to balance the project for eyes and hands alike. Slender, ribbed sleeves provide a flattering update to the silhouette, while generous positive ease allows the sweater to drape just so. I love this in neutral shade in a wool blend with some substantial drape and heft to it, like Green Mountain Spinnery’s wonderful Alpaca Elegance, but it will work beautifully in a lightweight, lofty wool as well (and in a brighter color if that’s more your speed). Summit is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed (though it could be easily modified for semi-seamless knitting), with charted and written instructions provided for the cables.
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