Fernet Branca - Time for Fall!
The first leaves are changing around here and I'm dying to start wearing the sweaters piled up on my chair in the office already, so it's high time to launch the first of them, Fernet Branca.
Ever since Fog Cutter, back in June of 2017, this has been a go-to sweater shape for me. I just love the flattering, wearable fit of a drop shoulder pullover. And now that my good friend Ellen has taken pity on my non-sewing self and has made me a few samples of her own Odacier sewing patterns out of fabric that I purchased (Oh jeez, it is SO much fun to buy fabric!) to go with my sweaters, the shirt tails you'll see peeking out from beneath my sweaters are officially my favorite way to style my pullovers.
Fernet Branca features a simple bold texture on both front and back, bookended by cables along the sides. I worked the back panel just a little differently than I did the front, adding a central spine and changing the cables just a little as well, to keep things interesting.
I then designed the sweater with reversible neckline shaping, allowing you to choose which side you want to be the front or back, depending on your mood. Collar edging is minimal, so as not to take away from the other textures going on.
My favorite detail might be the sides though. Those ribs and cables really come together beautifully.
And the shoulders.
But mostly the yarn!! Fernet Branca was my excuse to finally play with Green Mountain Spinnery's Weekend Wool. I'd been circling it for a while, taking my time with the color choice and what sweater it wanted to be. Once I swatched this shade (Pine Warbler) in this texture and cable though, I was done. (Although I may not be. Expect me to have this stuff on my needles again someday...)
Green Mountain Spinnery wanted to give you a little extra incentive to try the yarn yourself, so the code Fernet will get you 15% off your purchase of Weekend Wool on the Green Mountain Spinnery Website....
Test knits will be popping up on Ravelry in the next day or so, and more information and details is on the pattern page. The pattern is available as a PDF for $7.00 both there and on the Pullovers section of the blog.
As for Fernet Branca, the drink? If you have not given this amaro a try, you should! It's herbal and bitter and bright, with a little depth - and it adds a subtle "something" to almost any cocktail, but it's kind of an acquired taste, so be warned. After a few tries, you could be hooked.
I like to throw an ounce into a Gin and Tonic in summer, and add it to my bourbon drinks in winter. It goes really well with anything orange, lots of people love it in cola, and it's a beautiful bottle to boot! Below are a few suggestions if you are in the mood to give it a try:
https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/10/essential-fernet-branca-cocktails-making-drinks-at-home.html
https://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/3-simple-ways-learn-love-fernet-branca
Enjoy :)
Ever since Fog Cutter, back in June of 2017, this has been a go-to sweater shape for me. I just love the flattering, wearable fit of a drop shoulder pullover. And now that my good friend Ellen has taken pity on my non-sewing self and has made me a few samples of her own Odacier sewing patterns out of fabric that I purchased (Oh jeez, it is SO much fun to buy fabric!) to go with my sweaters, the shirt tails you'll see peeking out from beneath my sweaters are officially my favorite way to style my pullovers.
Fernet Branca features a simple bold texture on both front and back, bookended by cables along the sides. I worked the back panel just a little differently than I did the front, adding a central spine and changing the cables just a little as well, to keep things interesting.
I then designed the sweater with reversible neckline shaping, allowing you to choose which side you want to be the front or back, depending on your mood. Collar edging is minimal, so as not to take away from the other textures going on.
My favorite detail might be the sides though. Those ribs and cables really come together beautifully.
And the shoulders.
But mostly the yarn!! Fernet Branca was my excuse to finally play with Green Mountain Spinnery's Weekend Wool. I'd been circling it for a while, taking my time with the color choice and what sweater it wanted to be. Once I swatched this shade (Pine Warbler) in this texture and cable though, I was done. (Although I may not be. Expect me to have this stuff on my needles again someday...)
Green Mountain Spinnery wanted to give you a little extra incentive to try the yarn yourself, so the code Fernet will get you 15% off your purchase of Weekend Wool on the Green Mountain Spinnery Website....
Test knits will be popping up on Ravelry in the next day or so, and more information and details is on the pattern page. The pattern is available as a PDF for $7.00 both there and on the Pullovers section of the blog.
As for Fernet Branca, the drink? If you have not given this amaro a try, you should! It's herbal and bitter and bright, with a little depth - and it adds a subtle "something" to almost any cocktail, but it's kind of an acquired taste, so be warned. After a few tries, you could be hooked.
I like to throw an ounce into a Gin and Tonic in summer, and add it to my bourbon drinks in winter. It goes really well with anything orange, lots of people love it in cola, and it's a beautiful bottle to boot! Below are a few suggestions if you are in the mood to give it a try:
https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/10/essential-fernet-branca-cocktails-making-drinks-at-home.html
https://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/3-simple-ways-learn-love-fernet-branca
Enjoy :)
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