Lagniappe by Wendy McDonnell @ 2014
Lagniappe, a little bit of something extra, as in the 13th doughnut in a bakers dozen. Or the cilantro and lime you get from some lovely restaurants. This "little bit" is a quick knit which designed to be worked with a heavy lace weight yarn for stunning results.
Supplies:
Yarn: Yarn Fairy Heavy Lace, 660 yards/100g. 1 skein for triangle, 2 for square Needles: US size 6/4mm circular, 32 inches Gauge: 16 sts, 20 rows over 4 inches in stockinette blocked Finished Measurements:TBD Fea level:Beginner
Written pattern
The text which follows each chart is computer generated and will only have the charts stitches. Any repeats, edging and special instructions will not appear in this text. Please work off of information from the text below and use the chart along with computer generated text.
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PATTERN
Read all instructions before beginning. Pattern can be worked as a triangle or a square, with or without beads. Optional, if you decide to add beads, using placement method put them in the center of each motif.
Square
For how to c/o in the round click here Shawl is worked from center out, in the round. Charted rounds shown, knit alternate rounds as they present in stockinette, knit the knits, purl the purls. Not charted are the 4 divider stitches per quarter. Place stitch markers to show the beginning of the round, make the first different from the following three which are placed at each quarter.
Triangle
Shawl is worked from the top down, flat. Charted row shown, knit alternate row as they present in stockinette, knit the knits, purl the purls. Not charted are the 2 edge sts at the beginning and end of each row, always knit these.
CAST ON Square
Using circular method and DPN's, c/o 8 sts (4 divider, 4 shawl), PM-identifies start of row. Join in the round without twisting. Knit around one row plain then begin to work from charts. Square worked in the round
CAST ON Triangle
Using Long tail method, c/o 5 sts turn Set up Rows 1 & 2: knit Row 3: k2, yo, k1, yo, k2 Row 4: k2, p3, k2 What remains are the 2 edging sts on each side, 1 center st and a st for 2 repeats of chart. Begin charts, work all charts in order.
CHART 1
Triangular shawl worked from the neck down Work all sts, work chart twice, once on each side of center st. Work chart as presented, continue 2 edge sts on each side, always knit. Center divider st not shown, knit on RS purl wS.
All ws rows work as instructed under Pattern above.
CHART 2
Continue as prior. Work between blue lines a total of 4 times. This copyrighted pattern is written and designed by Wendy McDonnell for your own personal, non-commercial use and pleasure. A lot of work went into the making of this pattern by many people, so we are very serious when we say it may not be distributed, copied, forwarded or published without prior written confirmation. You may not reproduce the pattern for distribution, sale, or any other purpose. If you receive this pattern and it has not been paid for, please write to the Designer immediately at e-mail below. Finished items made from this pattern may not be sold. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. wmdress@sbcglobal.net Lebec, February 2014
Lagniappe Chart 1
Work all even rows in established pattern. Row 1: Yo, k1, yo. Row 3: Yo, k3, yo. Row 5: Yo, k5, yo. Row 7: Yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo. Row 9: Yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo. Row 11: Yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo. Row 13: Yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo. Row 15: Yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, [yo, ssk, k1] twice, k1, yo. Row 17: Yo, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo. Row 19: Yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo. Row 21: Yo, k9, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k9, yo. Row 23: Yo, [k4, k2tog, yo] 3 times, k5, yo. Row 25: Yo, [k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3] twice, k1, yo. Row 27: Yo, [k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] twice, k3, yo. Row 29: Yo, k3, [k1, k2tog, yo] twice, k2, yo, ssk, k2] twice, k2, yo. Row 31: Yo, k3, [k1, k2tog, yo] twice, [k1, yo, ssk] twice] twice, k4, yo. Row 33: Yo, k2, [k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo] twice, k7, yo. Row 35: Yo, k2, [k7, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo] twice, k9, yo. Row 37: Yo, k2, [k9, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo] twice, k11, yo. Row 39: Yo, k6, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, [k3, k2tog, yo, k1] 3 times, k6, yo. Row 41: Yo, [k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1] 3 times, k5, yo. Row 43: Yo, k1, [k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] 3 times, k6, yo. Row 45: Yo, k5, [k1, k2tog, yo] twice, k2, yo, ssk, k2] 3 times, k4, yo. Row 47: Yo, k5, [k1, k2tog, yo] twice, [k1, yo, ssk] twice] 3 times, k6, yo. Row 49: Yo, k4, [k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo] 3 times, k9, yo. Row 51: Yo, k4, [k7, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo] 3 times, k11, yo. Row 53: Yo, k4, [k9, yo, s2tog-k1-p2ss0, yo] 3 times, k13, yo.
Chart 2
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Work all even rows in established pattern. Row 55: Yo, k8, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k8, yo. Row 57: Yo, k8, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k8, yo. Row 59: Yo, k1, [k3, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo] 3 times, k4, yo. Row 61: Yo, [k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3] twice, k1, yo. Row 63: Yo, [k2tog, yo, k4, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k3] twice, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 65: Yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, [k7, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk] twice, yo. Row 67: Yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k5] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, [ssk, yo] twice. Row 69: Yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k3] twice, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, [ssk, yo] twice. Row 71: Yo, k1, lyo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k3] twice, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yoj twice, k1, yo. Row 73: Yo, [k3, yo, ssk, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k2] 3 times, k1, yo. Row 75: Yo, [k5, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2] 3 times, k3, yo. Row 77: Yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k2] 3 times, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 79: Yo, k1, k2tog, yo,[k1, yo, ssk, k2] twice, k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, [k2, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 81: Yo, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k5] 3 times, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, yo. Row 83: Yo, k1, lik2tog, yoj twice, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k3] 3 times, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, [yo, ssk] twice k1, yo. Row 85: Yo, [k2, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1] 4 times, k1, yo. Row 87: Yo, [k4, yo, ssk, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, k3, yo. Row 89: Yo, [k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, k5, yo. Row 91: Yo, [k8, yo, s2tog-k1-p2sso, yo, k1] 4 times, k7, yo.
Stitch Glossary
b/o Bind Off. CO Cast on the specified number of stitches. k Knit. k2tog Knit 2 stitches together. p Purl. RS Right side SSk Slip 2 stitches knitwise, then knit slipped stitches together. St(s) Stitch(es) s2tog-k1-p2ss0 Slip 2 stitches together knitwise, knit 1, then pass slipped stitches over. WS Wrong Side yo Wrap the working yarn over the right needle, from front to back (counter-clockwise).
