NORTHWOOD STITCH
Lacey Hollows by Denton Foreman Cables and lace merged together creates this timeless pattern, which mimics the hollows of aged trees. You'll be wearing this piece for years to come.
FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS 50" (127cm) in circumference x 11" (28cm) width after blocking.
YARN
Approximately 700 yds of a fingering weight yarn and smooth scrap fingering weight yarn for provisional cast on. Used in: Malabrigo Sock x 2 skeins, col 803 Ochre.
NEEDLES
US 4 (3.50mm) or needle to obtain gauge. Any length circular or straight needles may be used. G crochet hook for provisional cast on and extra US 4 needle for 3-needle bind off. (optional) NOTIONS 2 Stitch Markers, Cable Needle, Darning Needle. GAUGE 28 sts = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch. 32 sts = 4" (10cm) in pattern stitch after blocking. Note: This infinity scarf uses the provisional cast on to preform a 3-needle bind off for seaming the beginning and end of the project together. If you wish not to use this cast on and finishing method, you may cast on 92 sts with your preferred cast on method, bind off in pattern and use the mattress stitch to seam the cast on and bind off edge together.
INSTRUCTIONS
PROVISIONAL CAST ON Using smooth scrap fingering weight yarn and G crochet hook, chain 95 sts. Fasten off. With needles and main yarn, pick up 92 sts in the back bumps of the chain. (Extra chains are made just in case a few bumps are missed while picking up sts) Set up row (WS): p1, (k1, p1) x2. pm. k2, \*(p8, k2) rep from \* to last 5 sts. pm. (p1, k1) x2, p1. See page 3 to follow Rows 1-24 of Lacey Hallows Chart or follow written instructions below. Row 1 (RS): s1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, k8) rep from \* to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: s1 pw wyif, (k1,p1) x2. sm. k2, \*(p8, k2) rep from \* to marker. sm. (p1, k1) x2, pi. Row 3, 7, 11 & 15 : s1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, k4, yo, k2tog, k2) rep from \* to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 5, 9 & 13: sl1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, k2, ssk, yo, k4) rep from to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 17 & 19: s1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, k8) rep from \* to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 21: s1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, c8b) rep from \* to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 23: s1 kw wyib, (p1, k1) x2. sm. \*(p2, k8) rep from \* to 2 sts before marker, p2. sm. (k1, p1) x2, k1. Row 24: same as Row 2. Repeat Rows 1-24 until piece measures 50" from the Cast On edge, ending with Row 1. For finishing, see page 4.
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit p = purl sts = stitches RS = right side of work WS = Wrong side of work s1 kw wyib= slip 1 knit wise with yarn in back s1 pw wyif = slip 1 purl wise with yarn in front k2tog = knit 2 together \*c8b = cable 8 to the back rep = repeat pm = place marker sm = slip marker x2 = two times \*See page 4 for special stitch instructions.
Lacey Hallows Chart
| 24 | - | 一 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 二 | - | - | V 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| V | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 二 | - | - | - | - | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| V | 二 | 二 | 二 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| - 二 | 二 | 二 | - | 二 | - - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | O | - | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| V | 二 | - | V | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 二 | 二 | - | 0 | - | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| - | 二 | 二 | - | - | 二 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 二 | 二 | 二 | - | 二 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| V | 二 | - | / | 0 | - - | - - - | 二 | 二 - - - | 7 5 3 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 V 4 2 | - - - | 二 二 | - 二 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
- = p on rs; k on ws \ = ssk ^ = s1 kw wyib on RS; =k on rs; p on ws = k2tog s1 pw wyif on WS O = yarn over 入 =c8b = pattern stitch rep HELPFUL HINTS FOR READING LACEY HALLOWS CHART - While working the RS (all odd rows) read the chart from right to left. Work first 5 sts. Then, repeat sts within red box to last 7 sts. Finally, work last 7 sts. - While working the Ws (all even rows) read the chart from left to right. Work first 7 sts. Then, repeat sts within red box to last 5 sts. Finally, work last 5 sts. FINISHING 3-NEEDLE BIND OFF Carefully undo the provisional cast on from the fastened end of the chain, placing the live stitches onto a spare US 4 needle. Hold the spare needle with cast on sts and needle with working yarn parallel with the right sides facing together and follow the steps below. Step 1: Knit through the first stitch of each needle, taking the stitch off of both needles at the same time. Step 2: Knit through the next stitch of each needle, taking the stitch off of both needles at the same time. Step 3: Pass the first stitch on your right hand needle over the second stitch on your right hand needle. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have no stitches remaining to bind off. Cut yarn and pull the tail through the last stitch on the right hand needle. Block your piece to the finished measurements listed on page 1. You can either use wet blocking or steam blocking to achieve the desired fabric. Weave in all ends after piece has been blocked and dried. You're all done. Great job knitter!
The image above depicts a naturally occurring hollow (or hole) in an aged tree, which was the inspiration behind this beautiful lace and cable pattern.
\*SPECIAL STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
c8b = cable eight to the back; Slip the next four stitches onto a cable needle and hold them to the back of your work. Knit the next four stitches, and then knit the four held stitches from the cable needle. The goal of Northwood Stitch is to bring you fun and clearly written patterns. If you find yourself with any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
@ 2015 Northwood Stitch all rights reserved denton_foreman@hotmail.com new website coming soon!
