Product Description
This wrap is inspired by the Disney•Pixar movie Coco. Each color/stitch pattern corresponds to one aspect of the movie.
The orange section at either end of the wrap has a subtle texture representing the flower petals that make up the bridge to the land of the dead.
The white speckled section is filled with lacy skulls to represent everyone Miguel meets in the land of the dead.
The black and colorful section has a feather and fan pattern reminiscent of the beautiful scenery and arching architecture of the land of the dead. I just love the details in the land of the dead. Have you noticed all the hidden skull shapes?
This fingering weight wrap is nice and wide, but also fine enough to wear around your neck as a scarf.
Riveras to Remember Knitted Shawl by Kelly Spenhoff
Project Overview
Riveras to Remember is an advanced knitting pattern designed by Kelly Spenhoff for creating a sophisticated triangular shawl. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished shawl measuring 61 inches (155 cm) long and 20.5 inches (52 cm) wide, offered in one size. The design showcases elegant colorwork through the combination of three distinct yarn colors, making it a striking accessory piece suitable for experienced knitters seeking a challenging and rewarding project.
Techniques and Stitches
This advanced pattern requires proficiency in two key knitting techniques. The primary stitch used throughout the shawl is the brioche stitch, a specialized technique that creates a distinctively textured, elastic fabric with a three-dimensional appearance. Brioche knitting involves slipping stitches and working yarn overs in a specific sequence to produce this characteristic look. Additionally, the pattern employs the Kitchener stitch, a grafting technique used to seamlessly join two sets of live stitches together, typically at the completion of a project to create an invisible seam. The base fabric structure utilizes stockinette stitch for gauge measurement purposes, providing a smooth, classic knit foundation.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for fingering weight yarn in three complementary colors, totaling approximately 1,219 yards. The specific yarn recommendations from the sample include:
- Color A (orange): 400 yards of Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud Fingering in Harriet (100% Superfine Alpaca; 200 yd/50 g), requiring 2 skeins
- Color B (black): 462 yards of Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted in Red Wing Blackbird (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 462 yd/100 g), requiring 1 skein
- Color C (white): 357 yards of Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Hand Paint in Jupiter Speckle (80% Superwash Fine Highland Wool, 20% Nylon; 357 yd/100 g), requiring 1 skein
Needles and Notions
The pattern requires two circular needles in different sizes. A US 4 24-inch circular needle serves as the gauge needle for the main fabric construction, while a US 2 24-inch circular needle (approximately 2 sizes smaller) is used for ribbing or other sections requiring a tighter gauge. Essential notions include 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and either a stitch holder or waste yarn for securing live stitches during construction.
Gauge and Difficulty
The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 17 rows in a 2-inch (5 cm) square in stockinette stitch using the gauge needle and Color A yarn. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements. This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, making it suitable for experienced knitters who are comfortable with complex stitch techniques and color management in brioche knitting.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kelly Spenhoff |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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