Product Description
The button placement on this versatile rectangular garment makes it a shrug, a cowl, a stole, a scarf. The lace keeps the warmth down in summer heat but offers just enough coverage for chilly evenings. The colorways in the Savvy Skeins set together reminded me of my very favorite summer treat when we would go to the city as a kid. The Rainbow Sherbet stole doesn’t need to be made with a mini set, but it adds to the fun.
Finished Size: 18”x 58” once wet blocked, easily modified; instructions included.
Yarn: Savvy Skeins Sophisticate Sock, 100% Superwash Merino, 438 yards/100g. Sample used 8x20g Rainbow Sherbet set, approximately 700 yards.
Needles: 24” or longer circular needle, size 5 US (3.75mm), or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows in gently wet-blocked stockinette stitch. One repeat (14 stitches by 20 rows): 2.5” tall by 3” wide, wet-blocked.
Rainbow Sherbet Stole by Corrine Walcher
What Is Being Made
The Rainbow Sherbet Stole is a versatile rectangular knitted garment designed by Corrine Walcher that functions as multiple accessories depending on how it is worn and fastened. With strategic button placement, this single pattern piece transforms into a shrug, cowl, stole, or scarf, making it an exceptionally adaptable addition to any wardrobe. The finished dimensions are 18 inches by 58 inches once wet blocked, though the pattern includes instructions for easy modifications to customize the size.
Design Inspiration and Characteristics
The Rainbow Sherbet Stole draws inspiration from nostalgic summer treats, with its colorway selection evoking the bright, cheerful hues of rainbow sherbet ice cream. The design features lace patterning throughout, which keeps the garment lightweight and breathable—ideal for summer heat while still providing enough coverage for cooler evenings. This makes it a seasonally versatile piece that bridges the gap between warm-weather and transitional-season dressing.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting project employs lace stitch work as its primary decorative technique. The pattern is constructed using a repeating lace motif that measures 14 stitches by 20 rows when wet blocked, creating a 2.5-inch tall by 3-inch-wide repeat. The base fabric is worked in stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth, classic foundation for the lace patterning. The rectangular shape is achieved through straightforward flat knitting on circular needles, making it accessible to knitters with intermediate experience.
Yarn and Materials
The Rainbow Sherbet Stole is designed to be knitted with Savvy Skeins Sophisticate Sock, a 100% superwash merino yarn that provides excellent drape and durability. This yarn comes in 438-yard skeins weighing 100 grams. The sample garment was created using an 8-skein Rainbow Sherbet mini set, requiring approximately 700 yards of yarn total. The superwash merino fiber is both washable and breathable, making it practical for a lace stole intended for layering across seasons.
Needles and Gauge
The pattern calls for a 24-inch or longer circular needle in US size 5 (3.75mm), or whatever size is needed to obtain the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 24 rows measured over gently wet-blocked stockinette stitch. For the lace repeat specifically, the gauge is one repeat (14 stitches by 20 rows) measuring 2.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide when wet blocked. While gauge is noted as not critical for this particular item, achieving the recommended gauge will affect both the final yardage requirements and the overall drape of the finished stole.
Pattern Flexibility
The Rainbow Sherbet Stole pattern is designed with flexibility in mind. Knitters are encouraged to modify the finished size using the included instructions, allowing for customization based on personal preference or available yarn quantities. This adaptability, combined with the multi-functional button placement system, makes the pattern suitable for a wide range of body types and styling preferences.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Corrine Walcher |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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