Widow's Kiss, my Rhinebeck Sweater

So, last year I found myself in the Sawkill Yarn booth, smelling all her fantastic soaps and I couldn't help but grab a couple skeins of their gorgeous dark gray yarn. It's a mix of a number of fleeces, and it's the stuff rustic yarn dreams are made of.

This year, it's my Rhinebeck sweater,  Widow's Kiss (I'm going with a spooky Halloween name because October...)

Since the yarn is just so heathery and sheepy and rustic, it needed some bold cables.



Right?

These cables don't get lost in yarn.  And they are much easier than they look - with hidden 2x2 rib in there on more than a few rows.

I kept things pretty simple with this design, allowing the texture to be the focus.  Sleeves are stockinette and the rib detail is subtle.  A purled section under each arm allows you to modify easily if desired.

And the neckline just organically comes out of the cable panel.

The fit is loose and short, but easy to alter.  Test knits will start popping up in the next few days and you can see!

In the meantime, I'll be packing this to wear Saturday at Rhinebeck and hoping for cool weather!  Sunday I've got my Fernet Branca - and both days I'll have a flask.

If you are looking to say hello, I will be signing my Field Guide in the author area on Saturday between 11-11:30am - or just find me on the fairgrounds...

If you're wondering why a Widow's Kiss is, I figured the deep color and drama of this, coupled with pre - Halloween timing means we can have a spooky drink name.

Widow's Kiss 

1 oz apple brandy or calvados
.5 oz benedictine
.25 oz dry vermouth
.25 yellow chartreuse
1 dash of peychauds bitters

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe. Garnish with 1-2 dark cherries on a toothpick.
I found it was a little sweet, so added a shot of lemon juice as well!  Enjoy!! :)