Product Description
Worn as a scarf or stole, Sinine is a lightweight, lacy garment to add grace and sophistication to your wardrobe. Beads, bobbles, and fringe accent this fully reversible rectangular garment. Adjustable in both length and width, this stole will add elegance to any outfit.
Skills Needed Knit, purl, yarn overs, single and multi-stitch increases and decreases, adding beads to a single stitch
Beads Used 648 Czech glass beads, Size 6/0 (approximately 35g total)
Finished Measurements Approximately 11”/28cm wide and 58”/147cm long, excluding fringe
The pattern contains written directions only. It can easily be adjusted in width by adding additional repeats of the pattern stitch or in length by adding repeats of the rows. Beads may be omitted but add weight and movement to the garment and accentuate the pattern stitch.
Tech edited by April Ridgeway.
Sinine Stole by Heddi Craft
What Is Being Made
The Sinine Stole is a lightweight, lacy rectangular garment designed to be worn as either a scarf or stole. This fully reversible accessory measures approximately 11 inches (28 centimeters) wide and 58 inches (147 centimeters) long, excluding fringe. The stole is adjustable in both length and width, allowing crafters to customize the finished dimensions to their preferences. Decorative elements including beads, bobbles, and fringe accent the piece, adding visual interest and elegance to any outfit.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Sinine Stole is an advanced-level knitting project that requires a solid foundation in fundamental knitting techniques. Crafters must be proficient in the following skills:
- Basic stitches: Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric
- Yarn overs: Used to create the lacy, openwork pattern characteristic of lace-weight projects
- Increases and decreases: Both single-stitch and multi-stitch increases and decreases shape the garment and create stitch pattern variations
- Bead application: Beads are added to individual stitches throughout the design, requiring precision and attention to detail
The combination of these techniques creates an intricate lacy fabric with dimensional texture from the bobbles and decorative beading.
Materials and Tools
Yarn: The Sinine Stole is designed to be knitted with lace-weight yarn. The pattern calls for one skein of Artisan Yarns Alpaca Silk Lace (100 grams, 875 yards, composed of 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk) in Colonial Blue, or alternatively, 600 yards (550 meters) of any lace-weight yarn of similar fiber content and yardage.
Beads and embellishments: The design incorporates 648 Czech glass beads in Size 6/0, totaling approximately 35 grams.
Needles and tools: Knitting is worked on US Size 4 (3.5 millimeter) circular or straight needles, or a size adjusted to obtain correct gauge. Additional tools include stitch markers (optional), a tapestry needle for finishing, a small crochet hook (approximately 1 millimeter) or beading tool for applying beads, and a US Size F crochet hook for creating the fringe.
The gauge for this project is 14 stitches and 10 rows, worked in the lace pattern on the specified needle size.
Design Details
The reversible construction of the Sinine Stole means both sides of the fabric are finished and attractive, making it a versatile accessory. The lacy openwork created by yarn overs and decreases provides a delicate, sophisticated appearance while maintaining breathability. Bobbles add textural dimension, and the fringe finishing along the edges enhances the graceful drape of the garment. The adjustability of both length and width allows knitters to customize the stole to their specific measurements and preferences.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace | 2 Ply |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Heddi Craft |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 648 Czech glass beads, Size 6/0 (approximately 35g total) Small crochet hook (approximately 1 mm) or beading tool for applying beads |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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