Riverwalk Stole
Natasha Robarge nprobarge@aol.com www.aperfectloop.com Intro: The stitch pattern of the stole reminds me of a river, flowing wide and narrow and bending gently. Bamboo feels soft against the skin, warm yak protects from the breeze, and subtle sparkle makes the stole appropriate for day and evening wear. Construction: The stole is crocheted lengthwise in rows. Skill Level Intermediate. Finished Size 73" x 27" Yarn Shokay Pearl Silver (80% Bamb00, 20% yak, 100g/ 404yds (370m), 2ply (Lace-weight), 3 skeins. Hook US F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Yarn needle.
Gauge 21 dc x 9 rows = 4" x 4" measured blocked
Stole
Ch 506 (multiple of 12 plus 2) Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 8, skip 5, dc in 6th ch, \*ch 5, skip 5, dc in 6th ch, rep from \* across, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, \*ch 9, skip 1 dc, sc in nxt dc, repeat from \* across working last sc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, ch 3, \*9 dc in ch-9 sp, repeat from \* across, dc in last sc, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 7, sc in 5th (middle) dc of arch, \*ch 9, sc in 5th (middle) dc of next arch, repeat from \* to last arch, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, 4 dc in ch-4 sp, \*9 dc in ch-9 sp, repeat from \* across, 4 dc in last sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-7, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, \*ch 11, sc in 5th (middle) dc of next arch, repeat from across, working last sc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, ch 8, dc in ch-11 sp, ch 5, dc in next sc, \*ch 5, dc in ch11 sp, ch 5, dc in next sc, repeat from \* across, turn. Row 8: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 7, sc in next dc, \*ch 9, skip 1 dc, sc in nxt dc, repeat from \* across to last dc, ch 4, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn. Row 9: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, 4 dc in ch-4 sp, \*9 dc in ch-9 sp, repeat from across, 4 dc in last sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-7, turn. Row 10: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, \*ch 9, sc in 5th (middle) dc of next arch, repeat from \* across, working last sc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, ch 3, \*9 dc in ch-9 sp, repeat from \* across, dc in last sc, turn. Row 12: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 8, sc in 5th (middle) dc of arch, \*ch 11, sc in 5th (middle) dc of next arch, repeat from \* across to last arch, ch 5, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, turn. Row 13: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 8, \*dc in next sc, ch 5, dc in ch-11 sp, ch 5, repeat from \* across, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, turn. Repeat Rows 2 - 13 five times.
Edging
Do not fasten off. Tr around as follows: 4tr in ea ch-3 sp, 1-2 tr in smaller sps as needed, 6 tr in ea ch-5 sp, working 3 additional tr in ea corner. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Wash in mild detergent in cold water. Squeeze extra water without wringing. Stretch and leave in place until completely dry.
