Appalachian Portraits

With the third collection of patterns from Ron Schweitzer, released in 2000, the color palette expanded to the full range of nine colors now found in Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. The nine patterns in this collection were inspired by the scenery of the Appalachian Trail in the eastern United States.

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Sleeves showing nine stranded colorwork patterns.

Appalachian Portraits Patterns

Here's a quick look at all the patterns. Click through to see all the designs.

A woman in the woods, leaning on a wooden rail, wearing a stranded colorwork pullover.

Appalachian Trail

...a continuous hiking trail through 14 states from Maine to Georgia. Appalachian Trail is a crew neck pullover.
Sizes: 40.5 in/102.75 cm (45 in/114.5 cm, 49.5 in/125.75 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (2, 3)
2002: 2 (2, 3)
2003: 2 (2, 2)
2004: 2 (3, 3)
2005: 2 (2, 3)
2006: 2 (2, 3)
2007: 1 (1, 2)
2008: 1 (1, 1)
2009: 2 (2, 3)

A man in the woods wearing a stranded colorwork cardigan.

Crossroads

...the road to the valley, the road to the lake, the road home. Crossroads is a crew neck cardigan.
Sizes: 42 in/106.5 cm (46.5 in/118 cm, 51 in/129.5 cm)
Suggested Yarn. Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (2, 3)
2002: 2 (2, 3)
2003: 2 (2, 3)
2004: 2 (2, 3)
2005: 3 (3, 4)
2006: 1 (1, 2)
2008: 2 (2, 3)
2009: 3 (3, 4)

A woman leans against a wooden railing, wearing a stranded colorwork cardigan.

Hourglass Patchwork

...a cozy sweater inspired by heirlooms quilts. Hourglass Patchwork is a V-neck cardigan.
Sizes: 45.5 in/115.5 cm (49.5 in/125.75 cm, 53.5 in/136 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 1 (2, 2)
2002: 2 (2, 3)
2003: 3 (4, 4)
2004: 3 (3, 4)
2005: 2 (2, 3)
2007: 1 (1, 1)
2008: 3 (3, 4)
2009: 2 (2, 3)

A man stands in shallow water, a kayak at his side. He is wearing a stranded colorwork vest.

Mill Race

...the slow turn of the wheel, the rhythmic splash of the water. Mill Race is a V-neck vest.
Sizes: 45 in/114.25 cm (48 in/122 cm, 51 in/129.5 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/12088yds
2001: 1 (2, 2)
2002: 1 (2, 2)
2004: 2 (3, 3)
2005: 1 (2, 2)
2006: 1 (1, 1)
2007: 1 (1, 1)
2009: 1 (1, 1)

A woman on a rope bridge in the woods wearing a stranded colorwork sweater.

Mountain Meadows

...a painterly composition of wildflowers and alpine plants. Mountain Meadow is a crew neck pullover.
Sizes: 45 in/114.25 cm (48.75 in/124 cm, 52.5 in/133.25 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight, 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (3, 3)
2002: 3 (3, 4)
2003: 5 (5, 6)
2004: 3 (3, 4)
2005: 2 (2, 3)
2006: 1 (1, 1)
2007: 3 (3, 4)
2008: 1 (1, 1)
2009: 3 (3, 4)

A man standing in shallow water and reaching for a branch above. He is wearing a stranded colorwork pullover.

Night Sky

...bright stars against a clear night sky. Night Sky is a crew neck pullover.
Sizes: 40.5 in/103 cm (45 in/114.25 cm, 49.5 in/125.75 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (3, 3)
2003: 3 (4, 4)
2005: 2 (3, 3)
2008: 2 (3, 3)
2009: 2 (3, 3)

Pine Forest

...an inviting trail through a sheltering pine canopy. Pine Forest is a V-neck cardigan vest.
Sizes: 46 in/116.75 (48.25 in/122.5 cm, 50.5 in/128.25 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson and Smith Shetland Supreme. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (2, 3)
2003: 1 (1, 1)
2005: 2 (2, 3)
2008: 2 (2, 3)
2009: 2 (2, 3)

A woman sitting on rocks. She is wearing a stranded colorwork cardigan.

River Run Cardigan

...a wandering stream sculpting the mountain. River Run is crew neck cardigan.
Sizes: 43.5 in/110.5 cm (47 in/119.5 cm, 50.5 in/128 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 2 (2, 3)
2002: 2 (2, 3)
2003: 3 (3, 4)
2004: 2 (2, 3)
2005: 3 (3, 4)
2006: 1 (1, 2)
2007: 1 (1, 2)
2008: 2 (2, 3)
2009: 2 (2, 3)
NOTE: The River Run Pullover and Cardigan have different sizes and yarn amounts.

A man standing in front of a rock face. He is wearing a stranded colorework pullover.

River Run Pullover

...a wandering stream sculpting the mountain. The River Run Pullover is a crew neck,
Sizes: 42 in/106.75 (45.5 in/115 cm, 49 in/124.5 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weigtht. 4ply/fingering 50g ball 172m/188yds
2001: 1 (2, 2)
2002: 1 (2, 2)
2003: 2, (2, 3)
2004: 1 (2, 2)
2005: 2 (3, 3)
2006: 1 (1, 1)
2007: 1 (1, 1)
2008: 1 (2, 2)
2009: 1 (2, 2)
NOTE: The River Run Pullover and Cardigan have different sizes and yarn amounts.

Appalachian Portraits

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