Spring Rye stole

Spring Rye Stole by Blage Crochet Design

Project Overview

The Spring Rye stole is an elegant, soft shawl designed by Blage Crochet Design as an intermediate-level knitting project. This romantic accessory combines warmth and sophistication, making it suitable for special occasions and everyday wear during cooler seasons. The finished stole drapes beautifully when worked in the recommended yarn and provides a versatile layering piece for any wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a knitted stole—a large, rectangular shawl-like garment that offers generous coverage and elegant drape. The stole is worked flat using circular needles due to the large stitch count, making it accessible for knitters who prefer working flat rather than in the round. The finished piece combines functionality with aesthetic appeal, suitable for adding a romantic touch to various outfits.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Milburn 4ply in the colorway Harvest Gold. This yarn features a luxurious blend of 85% Bluefaced Leicester and 15% Silk, providing both warmth and a subtle sheen. The yardage is 219 yards (200 meters) per 1.75 ounces (50 grams), and the project requires 5 balls total.

Needles and Tools: Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles measuring 60 centimeters are used for the main knitting. A 3.5 mm cable needle is needed for cable work, and a tapestry needle is required for finishing and weaving in ends.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Spring Rye stole is worked using intermediate-level knitting techniques appropriate for knitters with foundational skills. The pattern incorporates cable work, as evidenced by the inclusion of a cable needle in the materials list. The stole is constructed by working flat on circular needles, a technique that accommodates the large stitch count while allowing the knitter to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round.

Gauge: The pattern is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 21.5 rows over 4 inches by 4 inches (10 by 10 centimeters) when measured over the pattern stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and drape of the completed stole.

Yarn Weight and Difficulty

This project uses 4-ply yarn, a lightweight yet substantial weight that creates a fabric with good definition for stitch patterns while remaining breathable and elegant. The intermediate skill level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic stitches, cable techniques, and pattern reading before beginning this project. The combination of 4-ply yarn and intermediate techniques produces a refined, sophisticated finished garment.

Designer and Pattern Information

The Spring Rye stole is designed by Blage Crochet Design (© B. Simic-Boro 2021). This is an independent designer pattern available as a downloadable PDF. Finished items created from this pattern may be sold, and the designer requests credit and a link back to the shop if items are sold online.