Alcoves by Unwind Knitwear

Alcoves is designed by Rachel Illsley from Unwind Knitwear specifically using Fruity Knitting Sport! Please note that our kit does not include the pattern. You can purchase Rachel's pattern via Ravelry or Payhip.

Alcoves is a cabled design that takes its inspiration from ornately carved alcoves. The drop-shoulder garment features three panels of elegantly sculptured cablework, shaped to imitate stately, old-world architecture. The result is an engaging knit, creating an easy-to-wear yet eye-catching sweater.

This garment is worked top-down; the front and back feature three vertical panels of cablework each. The back piece is cast on first, consisting of stitches for both shoulders and the back of the neck, and worked flat, with short row shaping used to slope the shoulders and scoop the back of the neck slightly. Once armhole depth is reached for the back piece, stitches are picked up along each shoulder to form two front pieces, which are also worked flat and with short row shaping to slope the shoulders. Increases are later added to shape the front neckhole, before the two front pieces are joined and worked together. Once armhole depth is reached, back and front pieces are joined and the body is worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the armholes to form each sleeve, which are each worked in the round and which feature a cablework panel running down to the cuff. Stitches are picked up around the neckhole to form a neckband.