Patricia Brockert is a fairly new knitter, but she has been a Bead and Fiber Artist for years.
Patricia found this sweater pattern in the book by Elsebeth Lavold, titled "Designer's Choice, Book Three, The Embraceable You Collection".
The Sweater Pattern is called "Zarah". Elisebeth Lavold describes it, "In my search for ornamental traditions in ancient cultures, I stumbled on a 4th century A.D. golden comb from Greece. It was decorated with the image of a Scythian Warrior, and I made a drawing of it. What intrigued me was what appears to be a pendlum on his uniform. An yet another design was born...."
"Elsebeth Lavold is the only Swedish knitwear designer with her own yarn label. She personally decides which yarns to include, their properties, and colors. Spinning companies in Europe and South America take her visions from requirements to delightful yarns", writes Knitting Fever.com
Patricia used Elisebeth Lavold Silky Wool Designer's Choice purchased at The Fiber Shop, in Prescott. It is 65% wool and 35% silk. The yarn is made in Italy.
Patricia writes, "I like to use Elsebeth Lavold's patterns because they are unique and very artistic. Her yarns are wonderful to work with. I did this sweater as a part of Kirstin's Sweater Thursday Class which is every other Thursday afternoon at The Fiber Shop."
The cuff of the Lavold Sweater bells and creates a wonderful adornment for the hand. The bottom of the sweater also flares every so slightly.
The Antique Buttons are just an added artistic thought. Patricia's choice of buttons is just a sample of her own touches. She has collected Antique and Vintage Buttons for many years.