I designed the yoke of a sweater depicting my memories of my hometown, Boston. I researched the general history of knitting as well as the traditions of New England, Scandinavian, and Fair Isle colorwork. When it came time to design the yoke, I used the measurements provided in Strange Brew: A Colourwork Knitting Adventure
by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel of TinCanKnits to ensure that it would be properly shaped.
by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel of TinCanKnits to ensure that it would be properly shaped.
Designing the colorwork, I turned to my memories of what Boston looks like to me: the old houses, the stone walls, the snow, the churches, etc. I also looked at old cross-stitch samplers from the area for ideas on how to make these images fit a small grid like format.
I look forward to knitting the sweater and wearing something that reminds me of home.
The knitting chart for the yoke, in the round. Repeats four times around.