Dangling Flower Stole in Rowan Felted Tweed DK (DE) - ZB303-00001-DEP - Downloadable PDF

Dangling Flower Stole in Rowan Felted Tweed DK by Kaffe Fassett – Pattern Summary

What You Are Making

This pattern by the celebrated colorwork designer Kaffe Fassett guides you through knitting a stunning Dangling Flower Stole — a long, elegant wrap designed to drape beautifully over the shoulders. The stole is offered in two distinct colorways, each showcasing Kaffe Fassett's signature bold and painterly approach to color. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF (reference ZB303-00001-DEP) and is written in German, making it ideal for German-speaking knitters seeking a sophisticated accessory project.

Colorways and Design Variations

The pattern presents two complete color versions, each using a carefully curated palette of shades from Rowan Felted Tweed DK:

• Farbversion 1 (Colorway 1) is built around a cool, nature-inspired palette. The main color (Farbe A) is Duck Egg 173, supported by Seasalter 178, Frozen 185, Pink Bliss 199, Barbara 200, Sulfur 220, Lime 213, Electric Green 203, Clay 177, Candy Floss 221, Heliotrope 219, and Peach 212.
• Farbversion 2 (Colorway 2) leans into warmer, more vibrant tones. The main color is Scree 165, complemented by Boulder 195, Scarlet 222, Zinnia 198, Peach 212, Duck Egg 173, Ciel 215, Clay 177, French Mustard 216, Lime 213, Sulfur 220, and Barbara 200.

Both versions use up to twelve colors (labeled A through L), with the main color A requiring 6 x 50g balls and each of the remaining eleven colors requiring 1–2 x 50g balls, reflecting how the accent shades are used sparingly to create the floral motifs and stripe sequences.

Techniques Used

This is rated as an intermediate level knitting project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more expressive colorwork. Key techniques include:

• Stranded colorwork — multiple yarn colors are worked across rows to create the characteristic dangling flower motifs that give the stole its name.
• Structured stripe sequencing — the pattern is organized into clearly numbered row sequences (Reihen, abbreviated R), with precise color changes at defined intervals. For example, rows 49–52 alternate between Farbe A and Farbe C, rows 53–60 repeat this sequence twice, and rows 61–64 return to an earlier established pattern. This systematic repetition continues throughout the stole, creating rhythm and visual harmony.
• Color management across multiple yarns — working with up to twelve colors demands careful organization of bobbins or yarn butterflies to prevent tangling, a skill that develops naturally with colorwork experience.
• Repeat sequences — phrases such as "Wie R 13–16" (as rows 13–16) and "2 x str." (repeated twice) indicate that the pattern uses recurring motif blocks, making it easier to memorize once the initial sequences are established.

Stitches Used

While the PDF excerpt does not enumerate every stitch by name, the construction of a stole of this type by Kaffe Fassett using Rowan Felted Tweed DK typically involves:

• Stocking stitch (Stockinette stitch) — the standard base fabric used in most colorwork knitting, providing a smooth surface that allows the flower motifs to read clearly.