Jaya Srikrishnan
u'Knit
Driftwood Stole
Yarn:
Notions:
Punta Del Este Mericash or equivalent fingering weight yarn - 5 skeins (50 gms/240 m each) Ring markers or equivalent that can be used on a needle Tapestry needle Cable needle
Needles:
Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles (circular or straight) or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: 6 sts = 1"
Abbreviations:
CO - Cast On BO -Bind Off M1 - Make an e-loop (half hitch) and place on needle SSK - Sl 1 st as if to knit, sl 2nd st as if to knit, insert left needle tip into front of both sts and k tog (left leaning single dec) Right leaning double decrease: K 3 tog Left leaning double decrease: Sl 1 st as if to knit, sl 2nd st as if to knit, sl 3rd st as if to knit, insert left needle tip into front of all 3 sts and k tog Cable right twist: Sl 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back, k next 3 sts from left needle, k 3 sts from cable needle Cable left twist: Sl 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in front, k next 3 sts from left needle, k 3 sts from cable needle YO - yarnover
Seed st
(worked over an odd # of sts) Every row: \*K1, p1, repeat from \* to end Jaya Srikrishnan
Tips:
1. To keep track of the pattern, place a marker after each repeat. After a few repeats, thread tapestry needle with smooth yarn/thread and run it through the sts on the needle (do this after Row 1). Knot loosely. This is called a lifeline and can be used to hold sts in case one needs to unravel the sachet to correct a mistake. 2. Count sts frequently to make sure that a yarnover or decrease has not been missed. 3. It is worthwhile to spend some time analyzing the pattern. Charts make it easy to see how the rows stack up above each other. Therefore it is worthwhile to learn to read charts for lace and cable knitting. 4. Knit loosely and don't worry about it looking strange. Blocking makes lace look lovely. Lace always looks lumpy and odd before blocking. 5. Blocking: After the shawl is complete, soak it in water. I like to wash it in Wool Wash or Eucalan as it might be dirty from the knitting. Then lay it out on a clean sheet or bed. Stretch it out as far as it will go and pin using stainless steel or rust-free nickel plated pins. You can buy T-pins or quilter's pins for this Another option is to buy blocking wires or stainless steel tig welding rods. Insert them along the straight edges and pin them in place. These will give you nice straight lines at the edges. You will still need to use pins to block the points on the edging. A third option is to insert nylon cord through the edges using a tapestry needle and stretch the cord tight. Some people run cord through the points and use it to block the points. After use, if you need to wash the shawl again, repeat the blocking process
Pattern:
Center Section
With size 9 needles, C0 211 sts. Work 6 rows in seed st as follows: Row 1: Y0, k2tog, \*p1, k1, repeat from \* to last two sts, ssk [210 sts] Row 2: Y0, \*k1, p1, repeat from \* to end [211 sts] Begin Chart 1, ending with the last repeat as shown on the left side of the chart [total of 6.5 repeats: 6 whole repeats and then the last repeat as shown on the chart]. Work Chart 1 completely 3 times and then rows 1-18 once more. Work 6 rows in seed st as above, but BO on the 6th row in pattern. Do not cut yarn. Keeping the first and last 5 sts in seed st, begin working chart 2. Repeat chart 2 5 times in all. Work 6 rows of seed st across all sts and BO on the 6th row in pattern. Weave in ends. Block. Jaya Srikrishnan
Legend
Chart 2
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Chart 1
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