Roan: A Merino Wool Laceweight Knitting Pattern for a Drapey Shawl or Wrap by Kathleen Cox

Roan

By Kathleen Cox

Notes:

· It is recommended that you knit a 6" by 6" swatch and block it before beginning your project. This will not only help determine gauge, but also make sure the fabric has the drape you like. The patern is easily modifiled in both width and length; ight ingering or fingering weight yarn could be used. 1. The pattern is worked over an od number of stitches. 2. Modifications may affet needle size, gauge, and the amount o yardage required. Only one color is worked at a time. Color changes are carried up the wrong side of the piece as noted in the instructions. · The row after the horizontal braid has a tendency to be loose. It is recommended that a needle two sizes smaller than the larger needle be used to work the braid row and maintain the correct tension. ·To provide a nice finished edge, the last stitch of each row is slipped purl-wise with the yarn in front. This is included in the pattern instructions. The pattern is worked in two equal parts and grafted together at center back. k= knit pm=placemarker m1L =make on left p=purl sm = slip marker wyif = with yarn in front st(s) = stitch(es) sl 1 = slip 1 stitch ssk = slip 1 st knit-wise, slip 2nd st purl-wise, knit both sts together thru the back loop

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Roan

Set Up:

In MC, using the larger needle, cast on 113 sts. The long-tail cast on method is suggested. Next Rnd: (WS) In MC, knit across all stitches to last stitch, wyif slip last st purl-wise. irst Horizontal Braid: Legend: Sb: Slip stitch just worked back to left needle. Kb2f1: Reach around behind youwork and knit into theack of the 2nd stitchon theleft neede,leaving it ontheneedle, thenbring h working needle back around to the front and knit the first stitch. Slip both stitches off the left needle. R1: (RS) In MC, using the smaller needle, k4, pm, m1L,\*sb, kb2f1, repeat from \* until last st before marker, sb, ssk, pm, k3, wyif slip last st purl-wise. R2: (WS) In MC, using the larger needle, k3, p1, sm, purl across remaining sts to marker, sm, p1, k2, wyif slip last st purl-wise.

Textured Hem:

R1: (RS) In CC, using the larger needle, k4, sm, k1,\*sl1 k1, reeat from\* to marker, sm, 3, wyif sliplast st pur-wise. R2: (Ws) In CC,3, p1, sm, k1, \* sl1 wyif, k1, repeat from \* to marker, sm, p1, k2, wyif slip last st purlwise. R3: (RS) In MC, (sm's as needed), knit across all sts to last st, wyif slip last st purl-wise. R4: (WS) In MC, k3, p1, sm, purl across remaining sts to marker, sm, p1, k2, wyif slip last st purl-wise. Repeat these 4 rows six times more, or until desired length.

Second Horizontal Braid:

R1: (RS) In MC, using the smaller needle, k4, sm, m1L,\*sb, kb2f1, repeat from \* untilast st before marker, sb, ssk, sm, k3, wyif slip last st purl-wise. Break yarn, leaving a 6 in tail. With RS facing, begin striped body.

Striped Body:

Notes:

IMarkersmayperemoveaat tnis time. Color changes occur at change point between the garter st edging and the stockinette body. Carry yarn up WS of piece; twisting yarns to avoid holes. R1: (Rs)In CC, using the larger needle, knit across allstitches to last st, wyif,slip last st purl-wise. R2: (WS) In CC, k3, purl across all sts to last 3 sts, k2, wyif sl last st purl-wise. R3: (RS) In CC, k3. Change to MC and knit across all sts to last st, wyif slip last st purl-wise. R4: (WS) In MC, k3, purl across remaining sts to last 3 sts, k2, wyif sl last st purl-wise. R5: (RS) In MC k3. Change to CC and knit across allsts to last st, wyif slip last st purl-wise. R6: (WS) In CC, k3, purl across all sts to last 3 sts, k2, wyif sl last st purl-wise. Repeat Rows 3 thru 6 until piece measures approximately 36 inches, or until desired length. Cut yarn, leaving 6 inch tails. Place stitches on holder. Work second half same as the first (ending in R6) d knit across allsts to last st, wyif slip last st purl-wise. Leave sts on needle. Cut yarn approximately 4 times the the two pieces with wrong sides together, graft the live stitches from each needle together using the Kitchener st.

Finishing:

possible on WS of piece. To block, soak in lukewarm water with wool soap for about one hour or until fabric is 5, block to finished dimensions (see page 1). Wrap will relax slightly when dry and removed from wires.

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