Two balls of contrary yarns piled in a basket inspired this sweater.
The richness of the colors looked so perfect, but would such different yarns work together? I knit up a swatch. Hmm, definite possibilities.
Colors were mixed and matched for the winning combination. Then more swatching.
The resulting sweater is Hortik, designed by Teti Lutsak. This version combines Meadow Rustic Sport in Golden Maple and Dark Raspberry Donegal Tweed DK. These rich, naturally-dyed colors really glow!
Surprisingly, these two quite different yarns play well together, united by the miracle of blocking. And the Donegal Tweed adds a little playfulness to the otherwise quiet Meadow Rustic Sport.
Hortik is a great project for Spring. It adds extra warmth for chilly mornings, but the short sleeves prevent you overheating as the day warms up.
In addition to the rich Golden Maple/Dark Raspberry combination, consider Meadow Rustic Sport in Cherry Bark with Madder 4 Tweed, or double dyed Black Walnut sport and Cool Water tweed. Or design your own combo.
You can see this Hortik sweater sample in person at my upcoming shows, including this weekend’s Fiber Expo in Ann Arbor, Michigan.