What you'll need
| Size:: | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Width (blocked):, in: | 16 | 21.5 |
| Length (blocked):, in: | 60 | 76 |
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4 | 7 |
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Product Description
The geometric design used in this stole has always reminded me of elements found in decorative ironwork. The design reminds me of the lacy ironwork found in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, and thus I named the design Vieux Carré Stole in the city’s honour.
Vieux Carré is a rectangular stole worked in sections. The first edging is knit, then stitches are picked up along the length to work the body of the stole. Additional stitches are cast on and the second edging (which is slightly different than the first) is worked, the attached edging casting off the body stitches.
Pattern contains both written & charted instructions.
Yarn: 560 (950) yards/512 (869) meters of plant fiber (preferably linen) blend, structured sport weight yarn that knits up to 6 sts/inch.
Note: Structured yarn means one that is cabled, is a tape yarn, is knit in a tube or is one that has minimal inherent stretch in the yarn itself.
Sample: Classic Elite Yarns ‘Allegoro’, (152 yds/139 meters; 70% cotton, 30% linen; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein). 6 skeins in 5620 Skydiver. Size Large.
Vieux Carré Stole by Janelle Martin
What Is Being Made
The Vieux Carré Stole is a knitted shawl design inspired by the decorative ironwork found in New Orleans' historic French Quarter. This intermediate-level project creates an elegant stole with geometric patterning and lace borders, available in two finished sizes: Regular measuring 60 inches long by 16 inches wide, and Large measuring 76 inches long by 21.5 inches wide.
Design Inspiration and Pattern Development
Designer Janelle Martin drew inspiration from the ornamental ironwork characteristic of the Vieux Carré district in New Orleans. The geometric stitch pattern was first explored in Martin's Gridwork Scarf design. For this stole, the designer combined multiple lace patterns to create a deep decorative border, resulting in a finished piece that evokes the intricate, lacy quality of traditional French Quarter ironwork.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate knitting project employs several key techniques and stitch patterns:
- Geometric stitch patterns that form the foundation of the design
- Lace patterning used to create the deep borders
- Stockinette stitch as the base fabric (gauge measured in stockinette stitch unblocked)
- Circular needle knitting for constructing the stole
The pattern requires blocking to achieve the finished dimensions, which helps even out the lace elements and geometric sections.
Materials and Specifications
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Allegoro, a cotton and linen blend (70% cotton, 30% linen) offering a lightweight, breathable fiber composition ideal for stoles. Each skein contains 152 yards (139 meters) and weighs 1.76 ounces (50 grams). The Large size shown requires 6 skeins in colorway 5620 Skydiver.
Needles: US #7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 32 to 40 inches (80 to 100 cm) in length, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge.
Gauge: 24 stitches and 34 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, measured unblocked.
Yarn Weight: Varied weights are accommodated within this pattern design.
Skill Level: Intermediate, suitable for knitters with experience in lace patterns and geometric stitch work.
Pattern Format
The Vieux Carré Stole is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Janelle Martin, distributed through Eclectic Closet.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Varied |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Janelle Martin |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Other Tools: Glow line tape (to mark current row on charts/instructions) Fine cotton thread in contrasting colour for life-lines Blocking wires & Tpin |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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