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Wavetable is one of the designs published in Pom Pom Quarterly No. 39 – The Rhythm Issue, and is my interpretation of the ebb and flow of music.
“The columns of twisted rib stitches extend up the body to form an arc that reminds us of a soundwave: a basic element of sound and music that can be modified to create new sounds. The name refers to wavetable synthesis, a technique used on synthesisers to slowly morph soundwaves into new shapes and therefore sounds, creating a fluid evolution. This technique allows soundwaves to be built into complex sequences unlike anything that can be produced by traditional instruments or voices.
Wavetable is worked from the bottom up, in the round, shaping a wavelike motif with stepped columns of twisted stitches that extend upward from the hem ribbing and are crowned with notelike finials. True enthusiasts could adapt the column lengths to map out a particular soundwave that holds significance for them. The body splits for the shoulders, which are later rejoined with a 3-needle cast-off that balances the fluid torso with stability and structure. Sleeves and neckline are picked up and worked in the round, with echoing wavelike arcs forming down each sleeve.
Worked in a lightweight and rustic Shetland-style yarn that encourages textures to sing, Nidhi’s pullover exists on a wavelength all its own.”