Product Description
CHRISTMAS SALE ITEM DEC 1 - 31 2009 - ON WEBSITE & AT KNITTY NODDY ONLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PATTERN - CHARTED
Beaded lace pattern calls for: 4500 size 8 Miyuke seed or delica beads (matte opalescent cobalt AB)
Stole is knit in two pieces and grafted at the back.
Design features three delphinium panels of overlapping "blooms" separated by beaded columns of fagoting and a nifty little three stitch arrow motif.
This arrow motif is transformed into an allover beaded pattern on the ends of the stole, which wave gracefully in a scalloped hem. This section is repeated at the center back of the stole, where it helps camouflage the join.
ERRATA, page 2:
Cast on 105, not 104 (using 104 beads) then work chart A as directed, repeating center FOUR stitches 24 times.
On first row of first repeat of chart A, decrease one in center of row by knitting 2 tog. (104 stitches)
Rainbow Connection Beaded Lace Stole by Susan Pandorf
What is Being Made
The Rainbow Connection is a beaded lace stole designed by Susan Pandorf, part of her Garden Variety Collection. This elegant accessory measures 18 inches wide by 72 inches long, making it a versatile piece suitable for draping over shoulders or wearing as a decorative wrap. The stole features delicate lace patterning combined with beadwork, inspired by the delphinium flower and its natural beauty.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting project employs beaded lace techniques, which require integrating seed beads directly into the knitted fabric as you work. The design features a lace panel that measures 3 inches wide when blocked, creating an open, airy construction typical of lace shawls and stoles. The pattern involves careful stitch manipulation to create the delicate openwork characteristic of lace knitting, combined with strategic bead placement to enhance the visual appeal of the finished piece.
The construction utilizes standard knitting needles alongside a cable needle for any twisted or cable elements within the design. The beading process requires a large-eye beading needle to thread the Miyuke seed beads onto the yarn before knitting, or to attach beads as you work, depending on the specific pattern instructions.
Materials and Yarn
- Yarn: 2 skeins (874 yards total) of Handmaiden Sea Silk or Mini Maiden in Periwinkle colorway. This 4-ply weight yarn provides a delicate foundation suitable for lace work.
- Beads: 4500 size 8 Miyuke seed beads or delica beads in matte opalescent cobalt AB finish, which add sparkle and dimension to the lace pattern
- Needles and Tools: Size 3 (US) knitting needles for the main fabric, a cable needle, and a size 12 crochet hook for finishing or edge work
Gauge and Finishing
The delphinium lace panel measures 3 inches wide when properly blocked, which is essential information for achieving the correct finished dimensions of 18 inches by 72 inches. Blocking is a critical finishing step for lace projects, as it opens up the delicate stitches and allows the beads to settle properly within the fabric.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | susan pandorf |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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