My second autumn knit this year is a design by Brandon Mably from Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 54 from last year. It is knitted in Rowan Colourspun a soft wool and mohair blended yarn. It is easy to knit with and its subtle self-striping effect is great for fair-isle designs without changing a lot of colours.
This design is a free download for all Rowan Members and is available in several languages.
Balkan by Brandon Mably
Brandon Mably used Rowan Colourspun in shade Winterburn 277 and Hubberholme 277 for his design.
Rowan Colourspun Winterburn 277
Rowan Colourspun Hubberholme 275
I have used shade Pen-Y-Ghent 275 from my stash instead of Hubberholme.
Rowan Colourspung Pen-Y-Ghent 271
Balkan is knitted flat in fair-isle technique and is showing a lovely vertical zig-zag pattern filled with squares.
And here is my finished Balkan:
Balkan by Brandon Mably
Balkan by Brandon Mably
Balkan by Brandon Mably
knittingkonrad 
I think this may be one of my favorite sweaters you have knit. That’s a pretty big thing to say since I love all your knits. Gorgeous.
Its stunning! I absolutely love this on you Konrad!
Great sweater, Konrad!
Spectacular! Wonderful and soft…looks cosy!
Wow, its even better that the picture in Rowan. I love it!
looking good!
Gorgeous sweater, great work!