Product Description
Welcome to the very first Apple Tree Knits' Mystery KAL! Sweetness and Light is a fun, entertaining knit with a little bit of beading to bring some extra light into your day. Sure to be even more fun than dessert!
The MKAL has now begun! But it's not too late to join in - we'll be knitting along for many weeks to come :-)
A few hints:- Lace (no patterning on WS rows)
- Top-down
- A little bit of beading
- Perfect for gradients
- Plenty large enough to keep off the autumn chill
1: Purchase the pattern here, and head to [EarthFaire][1] to choose the perfect kit for your Sweetness and Light! Designed especially for this MKAL, these kits include 1 skein of Apple Tree Knits Plush Fingering gradient and coordinating top-quality beads. Ellen of [EarthFaire][2] has the most amazing knack for matching beads to yarn - these kits are truly stunning! Kits here: [http://earthfaire.com/sweetness
Sweetness and Light Shawl
Design Overview
The Sweetness and Light Shawl is an advanced knitting pattern created by designer Liz Capik of Apple Tree Knits. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a sophisticated shawl that showcases elegant beadwork integrated throughout the design. The shawl is worked as a single project using virtually an entire skein of yarn, making efficient use of materials and creating a substantial finished piece.
Construction Technique
This shawl employs a beading technique where beads are strategically placed onto completed stitches after they are formed on the needle. The beading method involves knitting stitches together (such as in k2tog decreases) and then manually placing beads onto the finished stitch using a crochet hook or dental floss. This approach allows for precise bead placement throughout the pattern and creates decorative embellishment that enhances the shawl's visual appeal.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The pattern utilizes stockinette stitch (st st) as the primary fabric base, which is measured at a gauge of 14 stitches over 4 inches after blocking. Decreases such as k2tog (knit two stitches together) are incorporated into the design, serving both a structural shaping function and as anchor points for bead placement.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn: 1 skein Apple Tree Knits Plush Fingering in Gradient colorway; 100% superwash merino, two-ply construction; 560 yards (512 meters) per 4 ounces (113 grams)
- Needles: US size #6 (4 mm) circular needles, recommended to accommodate the large number of stitches
- Notions: 280 size 6/0 beads; crochet hook or dental floss for applying beads; tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pattern Considerations
Knitters should check gauge carefully before beginning, as this pattern uses virtually the entire skein of yarn. Accurate gauge is essential to ensure sufficient yardage to complete the project successfully. The advanced difficulty level reflects both the beadwork integration and the precision required in gauge and construction.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 22 |
| Designer: | appletreeknits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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