Alta happened when I tried to imagine an updated version of the old-school ski sweater, done in a way that flatters the figure.
It has a few modern updates, but will still keep you toasty warm all winter. The luscious wool-silk blend in a large, modern turtleneck positively cuddles your neck. The longer sleeves do the same for your wrists. The cables are intricate enough to be interesting but aren’t fussy, lending a classic look to this longer sweater. Vertical waist shaping darts keep everything supremely flattering. The combination of lace and cablework gives the sweater a somewhat delicate feel.
And of course, the yarn can’t be beat. Spirit Trail Fiberworks Birte is a glorious blend of wool and silk that lends just the right drape, color depth, and sheen to this classic sweater. Should you desire to substitute yarn, please choose a yarn that produces a slightly springy, drapey fabric at gauge.
Sizing
30½ (32, 34, 36½, 38½, 40, 42, 46½, 50, 54½)"/77.5 (81.5, 86.5, 92.5, 98, 101.5, 106.5, 118, 127, 138.5) cm
Intended to be worn with 1-2'' (2.5 - 5 c) ease in the bust (or upper torso)
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows = 4''/10 cm in stockinette stitch
Materials:
Spirit Trail Fiberworks Birte : 275 yds/251 m per 113 g hank, shown in color Graphite: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hanks or 1112 (1202, 1269, 1393, 1501, 1577, 1671, 1821, 1993, 2198) yds / 1015 (1097, 1158, 1271, 1370, 1440, 1525, 1663, 1819, 2006) m.
Construction:
Alta is constructed in pieces from the bottom up, with set-in sleeves. The neckline is picked up and worked after seaming.
