Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Christmas%20%20Knitting%20006.jpg?pictureId=267114<p>My husband is allergic to wool so I purchased this extremely yummy stone-colored yarn from one of my favorite eBay vendors.&nbsp; This yarn is 55% silk, 15% Bourette silk, and 30% linen.&nbsp;&nbsp; The sweater is knit with 2 strands using size 2 circular knitting needles.&nbsp; I began this sweater in March 2005 and finished it just before Thanksgiving.&nbsp; </p><p>This yarn was perfect for intricate patternwork.&nbsp; I used 3 different patterns from Barbara G. Walker's <em>Charted Knitting Designs</em>.&nbsp; They are: &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Center:&nbsp; Celtic Flourish, pg. 122</li><li>Middle panels:&nbsp; Saxon Braid, pg. 80</li><li>Edge panels: &nbsp; Spliced Oval, pg. 67<br /></li></ul>http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Christmas%20%26%20Knitting%20010.jpg?pictureId=267122http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Christmas%20%26%20Knitting%20011.jpg?pictureId=267118http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Christmas%20%26%20Knitting%20012.jpg?pictureId=267119