Utsukushii Wrap in Silky Alpaca Lace designed by Jennifer Dassau
The Yarn
Silky Alpaca Lace 70% Alpaca, 30% Silk Silky Alpaca Lace is a beautiful blend of fibers, spun into a gossamer yarn that knits into amazing lightweight pieces. The alpaca in this yarn provides warmth and a soft halo; The silk adds a subtle sheen to the knitted stitches. Worked in lace with larger needles, Silky Alpaca Lace makes lovely, light-as-air shawls, garments and accessories.
The Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 22” wide and 64” long, after blocking YARN Silky Alpaca Lace by Classic Elite (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 50g = approx 440 yards) 3 balls 2448 Perfect Storm NEEDLES Knitting needles in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge GAUGE 18 sts and 23 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking. Take time to save time, check your gauge.
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PATTERN STITCHES
Garter Stitch (Gtr St): Knit all sts, every row. Japanese Feather Stitch (multiple of 11 sts + 1): (also, see chart A) Row 1 and all WS rows: K1, * p10, k1; rep from *. Rows 2, 4, 16 and 18 (RS): * P1, k10; rep from * to last st, p1. Rows 6, 10 and 14: * P1, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, (ssk) 3 times; rep from * to last st, p1. Rows 8 and 12: * P1, k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times; rep from * to last st, p1. Rows 20 and 24: * P1, (k2tog) 3 times, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Rows 22 and 26: * P1, (k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 3 times, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 28: * P1, (k2tog) 3 times, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Chart A: Japanese Feather Stitch Rep rows 1-28 for Japanese Feather St.
(multiple of 11 sts + 1; 28 row rep)
Stockinette Wave Stitch (multiple of 11 sts): (also, see chart B) Row 1 (WS): * P10, k1; rep from *. Row 2 (RS): * P1, k10; rep from *. Rep rows 1-2 for Stockinette Wave St.
28 26
27 25 23 21
24 22 20
19 Long–Tail Cast-on Method: 18 See tutorial on Classic Elite website: 17 16 http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/Stitches/CO/LongTailCO.php 15
14 Stretchy Bind-off Method: K2, *insert the LH needle into the front of the 212 sts on 11 on RH needle. K1, rep from * RH needle and knit them together – 1 st remains 10 9 until all sts have been bound off. 8 7 6 5 4 3 Chart A: Japanese Feather Stitch 2 – RS (multiple of 11 sts + 1; 28 row rep) WS – 1 13
ABBREVIATIONS
beg: begin(ning) BO: bind off CO: cast on cont: continue est: establish(ed) k: knit k2tog: knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased) LH: left hand p: purl rep: repeat RH: right hand RS: right side st(s): stitch(es) ssk: slip 2 sts, 1 at a time as if to knit, insert tip of LH needle into front of 2 slipped sts and use RH needle to knit them together through the back loops. (1 st decreased) WS: wrong side yo: yarn over (1 st increased)
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
28 26 24 22 20 18
27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 WS – 1
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 – RS
Chart B: Stockinette Wave Stitch (multiple of 11 sts; 2 row rep) WS – 1
2 – RS 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
knit on RS, purl on WS purl on RS, knit on WS yo k2tog ssk pattern repeat
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Chart B: Stockinette Wave Stitch (multiple of 11 sts; 2 row rep)
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WS – 1
2 – RS
ABBREVIATIONS
beg: begin(ning) BO: bind off CO: cast on cont: continue est: establish(ed) k: knit k2tog: knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased) LH: left hand p: purl rep: repeat RH: right hand RS: right side st(s): stitch(es) ssk: slip 2 sts, 1 at a time as if to knit, insert tip of LH needle into front of 2 slipped sts and use RH needle to knit them together through the back loops. (1 st decreased) WS: wrong side yo: yarn over (1 st increased)
WRAP
Use Long-Tail method to CO 108 sts. (WS) Knit 2 rows. Est Edging (WS): Work 4 sts in Gtr St (edge sts, keep in Gtr St throughout), beg with row 1 work Japanese Feather St to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Gtr St (edge sts, keep in Gtr St throughout). Cont as est and work through RS row 28 of Japanese Feather St. Est Main Section (WS): Work 4 sts in Gtr St as est, work 34 sts as est in Japanese Feather St, beg with row 1 work 33 sts in Stockinette Wave St, work 33 sts as est in Japanese Feather St, work 4 sts in Gtr St as est. Rep main section 11 times total, end after RS row 28 of Japanese Feather St. Est Edging (WS): Work 4 sts in Gtr St as est, beg with row 1 work Japanese Feather St to last 4 sts, work 4 sts in Gtr St as est. Cont as est and work through RS row 28 of Japanese Feather chart. (WS) Knit 2 rows. BO all sts using Stretchy Bind-off method.
FINISHING
Block to measurements.
From the Designer Utsukushii means lovely or beautiful in Japanese, and this lovely stole knit in Silky Alpaca Lace features a Japanese Feather lace pattern framing simple Stockinette panels. The lace undulates gently from side to side, creating a feeling of lightness and movement. Knit at a large gauge, and generous enough to enfold you comfortably, Utsukushii is a warm yet weightless wrap that lends any occasion a touch of loveliness. Jennifer Dassau Jennifer designs simple pieces with a smidgen of technique. www.jenniferdassau.com www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-dassau
© 2011 Jennifer Dassau and Classic Elite Yarns 122 Western Avenue • Lowell, MA 01851
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