It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Solitaire Stole in Lumen Multi.
Wow. If there’s a match of design and yarn more suited to Spring, then I don’t know what it could be. Lumen (right) and its variegated sibling Lumen Multi (134yds/50g) are both a great warm-weather blend. Mostly matte cotton with stretches of shimmering viscose, it’s got just the right amount of shine to be eye-catching. While it’s perfect in the pastel 204 Reflect, I’m also wondering how it would look in a solid – or even with a variegated body and a solid border, picking up a new color as you knit across.
This rectangular stole is worked sideways in one piece. The Diamond Border pattern begins with 25 stitches. On WS rows 2-24, 1 stitch is increased at the beginning of every row. On rows 25-47, stitches are decreased back down. The border pattern is charted and easy to anticipate without referring to the pattern once you’ve got the hang of it.
This is a great wrap for a brisk evening, when the weather’s a little uncertain but you still want to be prepared. This is going on my list – after our Rocked knitalong is done!
Happy knitting!
Bamboo Glam is brand new for us, although as you can tell from the model we’ve already gotten some advance samples and have had a blast working with it. It’s 96% bamboo with 4% glitter for just the right amount of glam. Our full stock is due to arrive any time now and we can’t wait!
