Timtim

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Sandhya S.

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This striped, mesh-like cowl (infinity scarf) features a simple, easy-to-memorize stitch pattern. Alternating sets of “k2tog, yo” and “yo, ssk” worked over alternating stockinette and garter stitch sections create a wavy, chevron-y fabric, and an interesting play of colors and texture.

The cowl is knit in the round, starting with a single garter ridge followed by several rows knit in pattern, and finally another garter ridge before the bind off. If you’d like a more prominent garter stitch border you could work 4 or 6 garter stitch rows after the CO and before the BO.

Yarn – The pattern lends itself nicely to all kinds of yarn and color combinations (solid + solid / solid + variegated / semi solid + variegated, etc). For the sample shown in the photos, I used approximately 450 yards of yarn – about 230 yards of a painted, two-color sport weight yarn (Henry’s Attic Superwash Sport Paints) as the main color, and 220 yards of a solid fingering weight yarn (Cascade Heritage Sock Solids) as the contrast color.

Finished Dimensions

68” circumference x 8” depth

Needles

US size 6 or 4mm needles (40” or 32” length)

Notions

Stitch markers
Blocking pins and wires

Gauge

15.6 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (measured over pattern stitch after blocking)

Abbreviations

CO – Cast On
MC – main color
CC – contrast color
sts – stitches
k – knit
p – purl
YO – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
ssk – slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together
sts – stitches

Instructions to knit the cowl

Cast on 266 stitches loosely, using the Main Color (MC).

You could cast on a different number of stitches depending on the size you want. Just make sure the number you’re casting on is a multiple of 14 and that you cast on loosely.

Join to knit in the round, taking care not to twist your stitches. Place a marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Knit one row
purl one row

1 garter ridge done. If you want a more prominent beginning border, work the two rows above 2 more times (4 more rows). Otherwise, skip to next step.

You will now start working in the main striped-lace stitch pattern. The following four rows make up the pattern stitch (worked over a multiple of 14 stitches).

Optional: Place a marker after every repeat if you’d like to. You’ll have to use 19 markers including the beginning-of-round marker, but it makes knitting the cowl easier and minimizes mistakes.

Switch to CC –

Row 1 – *K8, (yo, ssk) 3 times*, rpt from * to * till end of round
Row 2 – *p7, k7*, rpt from * to * till end of round.

Switch to MC –

Row 3 – *(k2tog, yo) 3 times, k8*, rpt from * to * till end of round.
Row 4 – *k7, p7*, rpt from * to * till end of round.

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Repeat rows 1-4 (rows 1 and 2 in CC and rows 3 and 4 in MC) thirteen more times (total 14 repeats) or till the cowl is about half an inch shorter than the desired width. Slip markers as you go (if using).

Then knit rows 1 and 2 once more (in CC).

To end:

Switch to MC –

Purl one row
Knit one row

If you worked 4 extra rows for the beginning border, then work the two rows above 2 more times (4 more rows). Otherwise, skip to next step.

Loosely bind off all stitches knitwise.

Wet block to desired measurements; weave in ends.

Chaukor The Second

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Sandhya S.

Chaukor The Second was inspired by the original Chaukor (available here – https://swatchophile.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/chaukor/). The two shawls are similar in aesthetic, but this second version is simpler.

The pattern includes written instructions for three sizes – a large stole version, a medium-sized stole version and a small scarf version.

The accompanying pictures show the largest version of the shawl.

Finished Dimensions – 19” width x 72” length (Large) / 14” width x 68” length (Medium) / 11” width x 60” length (Small)

Gauge – 21 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in lace stitch after blocking

Yarn – Cascade Heritage Sock (I used the Camel colorway) or any fingering weight yarn that blocks well.

You will need approximately 1000 yards for the large size, 720 yards for the medium size and 500 yards for the small size.

Needles – US size 6 or 4mm needles

Notions – Blocking pins and wires

Abbreviations:

k – knit
p – purl
CO – Cast On
YO – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
sts – stitches

Lace Grid Stitch Pattern

(The square brackets contain repeatable sets of stitches)

Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS) – K6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk; [k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk] to the last 6 sts; k6
Rows 2, 4 and 6 (WS) – k3, p3, k5; [p2, k5] to the last 6 sts; p3, k3
Rows 7 and 11 (RS) – knit all sts
Rows 8 and 10 (WS)– k3, p to last 3 sts, k3
Row 9 (RS) – k3; [k2tog, yo] to last 4 sts; k4
Row 12 (WS) – knit all sts

Instructions for knitting:

CO 101 (Large) / 73 (Medium) / 59 (Small) sts loosely, using the long-tail method.

Knit 4 rows

Now start working in the Lace Grid stitch pattern. Knit rows 1 to 12 of the pattern 39 / 37 / 32 times. Then knit rows 1 to 5 one more time, ending with a right side row (row 5 is a RS row).

Knit 4 rows

Loosely bind off all stitches knitwise (you will be binding off on a WS row).

Wet block the shawl to desired measurements. Weave in ends.

Kanak

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Sandhya S.

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Kanak is a crescent-shaped shawl featuring a textured lace stitch pattern. I used approximately 550 yards of KnitPicks Capretta and US size 5 needles to knit my sample, but any fingering-weight yarn with good stitch definition should work. The size of the shawl can be adjusted by working more or fewer repeats of the pattern. To get a drapier fabric, you could go up a needle size or two. Conversely, to get more well-defined, denser texture, you could go down a needle size, which will also increase the yarn requirement.

The pattern is a simple 12-row repeat with mostly knits and purls, and a few eyelets that appear only once every 6 rows.

Yarn:

600 yards of Knitpicks Capretta or any fingering weight yarn with good stitch definition

Needles:

US size 5 or 3.75mm needles (32″ circular needles or longer to accommodate the 500-plus stitches that you’ll finally end up with)

Notions:

Blocking pins

Finished dimensions:

Wingspan – 70”
Depth at Centre – 13”

Gauge:

19 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches measured over textured pattern after blocking

Other than the yarn and needles you use, the way you block the shawl will also affect the gauge and finished dimensions of the shawl significantly.

Abbreviations:

k – knit
p – purl
pfb – purl into the front and back of the stitch (1 stitch increased)
kfb – knit into the front and back of the stitch (1 stitch increased)
YO – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
sts – stitches

Kanak Textured Lace Pattern

Row 1 (RS): (k1, yo) 2 times, kfb, k to last 3 sts, kfb, (yo, k1) 2 times
Row 2 (WS): k3, p to last 3 sts, k3
Row 3: (k1, yo) 2 times, kfb, p1, k1, (p2, k1) to last 4 sts, p1, kfb, (yo, k1) 2 times
Row 4: k4, p1, (k2, p1) to last 4 sts, k4
Row 5: (k1, yo) 2 times, kfb, p1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, (p2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo) to last 4 sts, p1, kfb, (yo, k1) 2 times
Row 6: Knit all sts
Row 7: Same as row 1
Row 8: Same as row 2
Row 9: Same as Row 3
Row 10: Same as row 4
Row 11: (k1, yo) 2 times, kfb, (k2tog, yo, p2, yo, ssk) to last 3 sts, kfb, (yo, k1) 2 times
Row 12: knit all sts

Instructions to knit the shawl:

CO 12 sts using the long tail method

Knit 2 rows

On the next row, start working in the Kanak pattern stitch.

Starting with a right side row, knit rows 1-12 of the pattern 9 times or until the shawl is the desired length and depth.

(You’ll be increasing 6 stitches on every RS row, and because it’s a 12-row repeat (6 RS rows), you’ll be adding 6 x 6 = 36 stitches to the shawl with every completed repeat. To see a complete stitch count chart, go to the end of the pattern)

After working in the stitch pattern 9 times, you should have 336 stitches on the needles.

(You could work more repeats if you want a larger shawl).

Border:

Starting with a RS row, knit as follows:

Work the first two rows of the Kanak pattern as written.

(342 sts)

On the next row:

Row 3 of the border (RS): K3, pfb, k1, [(pfb two times), k1] to last 4 sts, pfb, k3

(After this increase row, you should have 566 sts on the needle).

Row 4: k5, p1, (k4, p1) to the last 5 sts, k5

Row 5: k3, p2, k1, (p4, k1) to last 5 sts, p2, k3

Row 6: Same as row 4

Row 7: Knit all sts

Row 8: k3, p to last 3 sts, k3

Row 9: knit all sts

On the next row (WS), loosely cast off all stitches knitwise.

Block the shawl to desired measurements. Because the textured stitch makes a stretchy fabric, the final size of the shawl will depend on how aggressively you block it. If you’d like to retain the stretchiness and texture of the shawl, do not block too aggressively. If you do block it hard, you’ll get a less textured but much drapier fabric, which is also nice!

You’ll be increasing 6 stitches on every RS row, and because it’s a 12-row repeat (6 RS rows), you’ll be adding 6 x 6 = 36 stitches to the shawl with every completed repeat.

Stitches cast on	12
Stitches after 1st repeat	12 + 36 = 48
Stitches after 2nd repeat	48 + 36 = 84
Stitches after 3rd repeat	84 + 36 = 120
Stitches after 4th repeat	120 + 36 = 156
Stitches after 5th repeat	156 + 36 = 192
Stitches after 6th repeat	192 + 36 = 228
Stitches after 7th repeat	128 + 36 = 264
Stitches after 8th repeat	164 + 36 = 300
Stitches after 9th repeat	200 + 36 = 336
Stitches after 2nd row of the border	336 + 6 = 342
Stitches after 3^rd row of the border	342 + 224 = 566

Lachak

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Sandhya S.

The chart and instructions to knit this shawl are available for purchase at: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lachak

Chaukor

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Sandhya S.

Chaukor (pronounced chalk-ore) is a rectangular shawl featuring a grid-like, textured lace pattern. The stitch pattern (worked over a multiple of 15 stitches and 18 rows) was inspired by the beautiful tie-and-dye fabrics of Rajasthan, India, and also the state’s breathtaking architecture – haveli windows in particular.

The pattern includes both written instructions and a chart.

To knit the shawl, you cast on a total of 81 stitches, including 6 border stitches (3 on either edge) that are knit on every row and 75 stitches (15 x 5) between the borders that are worked in the Chaukor stitch pattern.

Yarn – Two skeins of Cascade Heritage Solids or approximately 850 yards of any fingering weight yarn that blocks well and has good stitch definition. I used a little less than 2 skeins of the Cascade Heritage Solids in the “Moss” color (5612).

Needles:

US size 6 (4 mm) for knitting
US size 7 (4.5 mm) for casting on loosely (optional).

Notions:

Tapestry needle to weave in ends
6 stitch markers (if using)
Blocking pins (and wires, if using)

Gauge in pattern stitch (after blocking) :

4 inches = 24 stitches and 28 rows

Finished Dimensions:

Length – 71 inches, Width – 13 inches

Abbreviations:

k – knit
p – purl
YO – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit
s2-k1-psso – slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, passed slipped stitches over the knit stitch (2 stitches decreased)
PM – place marker
SM – slip marker
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side

Chaukor Stitch Pattern (Worked over a multiple of 15 stitches and 18 rows)

Row 1 (RS) – *k1, YO, ssk, k9, k2tog, YO, k1*; repeat from * to *
Row 2 (WS) – purl all stitches
Row 3 – *k2, (YO, s2-k1-psso, YO, k1) three times, k1*; repeat from * to *
Row 4 – *p1, k13, p1*; repeat from * to *
Row 5 – same as row 3
Row 6 – same as Row 4
Row 7 – *k2, YO, s2-k1-psso, YO, k5, YO, s2-k1-psso, YO, k2*; repeat from * to *
Row 8 – *p1, k5, p3, k5, p1*; repeat from * to *
Row 9 – same as row 7
Row 10 – same as row 4
Row 11 – same as row 3
Row 12 – same as row 4
Row 13 – same as row 3
Row 14 – purl all stitches
Row 15 – *k2tog, YO, k11, YO, ssk*; repeat from * to *
Rows 16, 17 and 18 – Knit all stitches

Instructions to knit the scarf:

Loosely cast on 81 stitches (75 pattern stitches and 6 border stitches – 3 on either side) using the long-tail cast on and the larger needle (or your preferred cast-on method).

Switch to smaller needles.

Knit 6 rows
Row 7 – knit 3 stitches, place marker (PM); work Row 1 of the Chaukor stitch pattern five times, placing stitch markers after every repeat; knit the last 3 stitches. 6 markers placed.

From this point on, the first and last 3 stitches will always be knit to form a garter stitch border, and the Chaukor stitch pattern will be worked over the center 75 stitches (15 x 5).

Row 8 – On the next row, knit 3 stitches, slip marker; work Row 2 of the stitch pattern five times, slipping markers as you go; knit the last 3 stitches.
Continue to work rows 3-18 of the Chaukor stitch pattern between the garter stitch borders, as established above.
Repeat these 18 pattern rows 26 more times (or fewer or more, depending on how long you want the shawl)

To end:

Knit 3 rows (the last row you knit will be a right side row).
Loosely cast off all stitches knit-wise on the wrong side.

Block to desired measurements. Weave in ends.

Imaarat

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Sandhya S.

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Imaarat is a simple architecture-inspired lace scarf with side-to-side construction. The lace is worked on odd number rows only, and all even number rows are knitted.

The scarf is knit in one piece – the first half (from the cast on edge to the center) is worked using K2TOGs and yarn-overs (Imaarat Stitch Pattern A) and leans naturally towards the left. The second half (from the center to the bind-off edge) is worked using SSKs and yarn overs (Imaarat Stitch Pattern B), and leans towards the right. This natural slant towards the left and then the right creates the shallow V shape seen in the pictures.

Both the front and back of the scarf look good, but I prefer the side on which you’re knitting all stitches (which would otherwise be the back of your work).

Yarn – One skein of Cascade Heritage Solids (or Paints) or 430-460 yards of any fingering weight yarn that blocks well. I used one skein of the Cascade Heritage Paints in the “Isle of Skye” colorway.

[A number of knitters who’ve knit this scarf since the design was first released feel that the stitch pattern would show better in a solid-color yarn, which means that the Cascade Heritage Solids, or any solid colored fingering weight yarn might be a better choice than a variegated one]

Happy knitting! 🙂

Needles:

US size 6 (4 mm) for knitting
US size 8 (5 mm) for casting on loosely (optional).

Notions:

Tapestry needle to weave in ends
6 stitch markers (if using)
Blocking pins (and wires, if using)

Gauge (after blocking) :

4 inches = 23.2 stitches and 25 rows

Finished Dimensions:

Length – 55 inches, Width – 10.5 inches

Abbreviations:

yo – yarn over
k2tog – knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit
PM – place marker
SM – slip marker

Imaarat Stitch Pattern A (for first half) – worked over a multiple of 11 stitches and 16 rows

Row 1 – *(k2tog, yo) twice, knit 7 stitches*, repeat from * to *
Row 2 and all even number rows – knit all stitches
Row 3 – same as row 1
Row 5 – same as row 1
Row 7 – *(k2tog, yo) 5 times, knit 1*, repeat from * to *
Row 9 – same as row 7
Row 11 – *knit 6 stitches, (k2tog, yo) twice, knit 1*, repeat from * to *
Row 13 – same as row 11
Row 15 – same as row 11
Row 16 – knit all stitches

Imaarat Stitch Pattern B (for second half) – worked over a multiple of 11 stitches and 16 rows

Row 1 – *knit 7 stitches, (YO, ssk) twice*, repeat from * to *
Row 2 and all even number rows – knit all stitches
Row 3 – same as Row 1
Row 5 – same as Row 1
Row 7 – *knit 1, (YO, ssk) 5 times*, repeat from * to *
Row 9 – same as Row 7
Row 11 – *knit 1, (YO, ssk) twice, knit 6 stitches*, repeat from * to *
Row 13 – same as row 11
Row 15 same as row 11
Row 16 – knit all stitches

Instructions to knit the scarf:

First half of the scarf (uses Stitch Pattern A / Chart A):

Loosely cast on 61 stitches (55 pattern stitches and 6 border stitches – 3 on either side) using the larger needle.

Switch to smaller needles.

Knit 6 rows
Row 7 – knit 3 stitches, place marker (PM); work row 7 of Chart / Stitch Pattern A five times, placing markers after every repeat; knit the last 3 stitches. 6 markers placed.
(Note that you begin working the lace stitches with row 7 of Imaarat Stitch Pattern A or Imaarat Chart A)
On the next row (and all even number rows) knit all stitches, slipping markers as you go.
On the next row, knit 3 stitches, SM; work row 9 of Pattern A five times, slipping markers as you go; knit the last 3 stitches.
Next row – knit all stitches.
Continue to work rows 11 to 16 of Pattern A as above, between the garter stitch borders.
Now work rows 1 to 16 of Pattern A ten times (working 5 repeats between borders on every row, as established), ending with row 16 of the pattern.

Center:

Knit 2 rows (knit all stitches). These two rows mark the center of the scarf.

Second half of the scarf (uses Stitch Pattern B / Chart B):

On the next row, knit 3 stitches; work row 1 of Stitch Pattern / Chart B five times (separated by markers); knit the last 3 stitches
On the next row, knit all stitches
Continue to knit rows 3 to 16 of Pattern B as above, while maintaining a garter stitch border
Repeat rows 1-16 of Pattern B nine more times.
To finish, knit rows 1 to 10 of Pattern B once more (ending with row 10).

Knit 5 more rows.

Bind off all stitches purlwise.

Block to desired measurements, using the natural slant of the fabric as your guide to shape the scarf. Weave in ends.

Leher

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Sandhya S.

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Leher is a rectangular lace shawl featuring a wave-like stitch pattern, worked over a multiple of 17 stitches and 34 rows. You cast on a total of 99 stitches, including 85 main pattern stitches (17 x 5) and 14 border stitches (7 on either side).The pattern includes both a chart (with three sections) and written instructions.

I worked 5 horizontal and 12 vertical repeats of the pattern to get an 18-inch wide and 64-inch long shawl. (You could work 3 repeats between the right and left borders to make a scarf or work fewer vertical repeats to make a shorter version).

Yarn – 3 skeins or approx. 800 yards of the Cascade 220 Fingering, or any light-fingering weight yarn that blocks well (preferably 100-percent wool). I used a little less that 3 skeins of Cascade 220 Fingering in the ‘Sage’ colorway.

Needles – A pair of US size 6 (4 mm) needles for knitting; US size 8 (5 mm) needle for casting on loosely (optional)

Notions:

6 Stitch markers (if using)
Blocking pins / wires
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge – 22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches measured over pattern stitch (after blocking)

Finished dimensions – 18 inches wide and 64 inches long

Abbreviations:

RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
YO – yarn over
k2tog – Knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped stitches together
PM – Place Marker
SM – Slip Marker

Leher Stitch Pattern (Worked over a multiple of 17 stitches, between the right and left borders):

Row 1 [RS] – *k 7, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k4*, repeat from * to *
Row 2 and all WS rows – purl all stitches
Row 3 – *k 8, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k3*, repeat from * to *
Row 5 – *k 9, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k2*, repeat from * to *
Row 7 – *k 10, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k1*, repeat from * to *
Row 9 – *k 7, k2tog, YO, k2, [YO, ssk] 3 times*, repeat from * to *
Row 11 – *k 5, [k2tog, YO] 2 times, k1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1*, repeat from * to *
Row 13 – *k 3, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1*, repeat from * to *
Row 15 – *k 2, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k2*, repeat from * to *
Row 17 – *k 1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k3*, repeat from * to *
Row 19 – * [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k1, [k2tog, YO] 3 times, k4*, repeat from * to *
Row 21 – *k 1, [YO, ssk] 3 times, [k2tog, YO] 2 times, k6*, repeat from * to *
Row 23 – *k 1, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k2tog, YO, k8*, repeat from * to *
Row 25 – *k 2, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k9*, repeat from * to *
Row 27 – *k 3, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k8*, repeat from * to *
Row 29 – *k 4, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k7*, repeat from * to *
Row 31 – *k 5, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k6*, repeat from * to *
Row 33 – *k 6, [YO, ssk] 3 times, k5*, repeat from * to *
Row 34 – purl all stitches

Right border (worked over 7 stitches):

Row 1 (RS) – k4, YO, ssk, k1
Row 2 (WS) – p4, k3

Repeat rows 1 and 2

Left border (worked over 7 stitches):

Row 1 (RS) – k1, k2tog, YO, k4
Row 2 (WS) – k3, p4

Repeat rows 1 and 2

Instructions to knit the shawl:

(See chart)

Loosely cast on 99 stitches (using the larger needle).

Switch to smaller needles.

Knit 5 rows.

On row 6 (WS), knit 3 stitches, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3 stitches.

You will now start working in pattern

On row 7 (RS), work seven (row 1) stitches of the Right Border, place marker (PM); then work 17 (row 1) stitches of the Leher Stitch pattern five times, placing markers after every repeat; work seven (row 1) stitches of the Left Border.
On the next row (WS) and all WS rows, knit 3; purl 93 (slipping markers as you go); knit the last 3 stitches.

Continue to work rows 3 to 34 of the Leher pattern between the right and left borders, as established above. Then repeat these 34 rows 11 more times (total 12)

On the 12^th or last repeat, work only 32 rows of the Leher pattern, ending with a WS row.

To finish, knit 5 rows.

Bind off all stitches loosely (knitwise) on the WS.

Block to desired measurements.

Weave in ends.

Bahaar

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Sandhya S.

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‘Bahaar’ is a light stole featuring a lace stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 13 stitches and 18 rows.

I used a little more than 2 skeins, or approximately 600 yards of the Cascade 220 Fingering, to knit a 12.5-inch wide and 68-inch long stole (longer than average). A slightly shorter version can be knit using 2 skeins or less.

To make a wider shawl, just cast on more stitches and work 7 or 8 horizontal repeats of the pattern between the garter stitch borders.

Yarn – I used approx. 2.20 skeins or 600 yards of the Cascade 220 Fingering in the ‘Buff’ colorway.

Needles – A pair of US size 6 (4 mm) needles for knitting; US size 8 (5 mm) needle for casting on loosely (optional)

Notions:

4-5 Stitch markers (if using)
Blocking pins / wires
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge (after blocking) – 23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches, measured over the Bahaar lace pattern

Finished dimensions – 12.5 inches wide and 68 inches long

Abbreviations:

RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
YO – yarn over
k2tog – Knit 2 together
ssk – slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped stitches together
(s2, k1, psso) – slip two stitches together as if to knit; knit 1 stitch; pass slipped stitches over the knit stitch (2 stitches decreased)

Bahaar stitch pattern:

Row 1 – *k2, [k2tog, YO] twice, k1, [YO, ssk] twice, k2*; repeat from * to *
Row 2 and all even number / WS rows – purl all stitches
Row 3 – *k1, [k2tog, YO] twice, k3, [YO, ssk] twice, k1*; repeat from * to *
Row 5 – *[k2tog, YO] three times, k1, [YO, ssk] three times*; repeat from * to *
Row 7 – *[k2tog, YO] twice, k5, [YO, ssk] twice*; repeat from * to *
Row 9 – *k2, [YO, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, YO] twice, k2*; repeat from * to *
Row 11 – *k3, YO, ssk, YO, (s2, k1, psso), YO, k2tog, YO, k3*; repeat from * to *
Row 13 – *k2, [k2tog, YO] twice, k1, [YO, ssk] twice, k2*; repeat from * to * (same as row 1)
Row 15 – *k1, [k2tog, YO] twice, k3, [YO, ssk] twice, k1*; repeat from * to * (same as row 3)
Row 17 – *k3, YO, ssk, YO, (s2, k1, psso), YO, k2tog, YO, k3*; repeat from * to * (same as row 11)
Row 18 – Purl all stitches

Repeat rows 1 to 18 for pattern.

Bahaar Lace Chart

Pattern Instructions:

Loosely cast on 73 stitches using the larger needle. I used the long-tail method to cast on.
Switch to smaller needles. Knit 7 rows.
On row 8 (WS), knit 4 stitches, purl 65 stitches, knit the last 4 stitches.

From this point on, the first and last 4 stitches will always be knit to form a garter stitch border, and the Bahaar stitch pattern will be worked over the center 65 stitches (13 x 5).

Stole body:

On row 9 (RS), knit 4 stitches; work row 1 of the Bahaar chart /stitch pattern 5 times (placing stitch markers between every repeat if you want); knit the last 4 stitches.
On the next row (WS), knit 4 stitches; purl 65; knit the last 4 stitches (all WS rows are worked this way).

Continue, as above, to knit rows 3 to 18 of the Bahaar pattern, maintaining a garter stitch border throughout.

Repeat rows 1 to 18 of the Bahaar stitch pattern a total of twenty-five times, or till the scarf is approx. 2 inches shorter than the length you want.
Then knit rows 1 – 12 of the pattern once more (ending with a WS row).

To end:

Knit 7 rows
Loosely bind off all stitches knitwise (on the WS).

Block to desired measurements. Weave in ends.

Lataa

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Sandhya S.

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This simple lace scarf is knit using a little less than 100 grams, or approximately 400 yards of fingering weight yarn. I’m calling it “Lataa”, which means ‘vine’ in Hindi, because that’s what it reminds me of! The stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 stitches and 10 rows. You cast on a total of 45 stitches, including 6 border stitches (3 on either side) that are knit on every row, and 39 (13 x 3) main center stitches that are worked in the lace stitch pattern.

The pattern includes both a chart (on page 3) and written instructions.
This pattern has not been tech edited or tested. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a personal message on Ravelry, or leave a comment on my blog.

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Yarn – 100 grams or approx. 400 yards of any fingering weight yarn that blocks well (preferably with wool as the primary fiber). I used a little less than one skein of Cascade Heritage (Solids).

Needles – A pair of US size 6 (4 mm) needles for knitting; US size 8 (5 mm) needle for casting on loosely (optional)

Notions:
• 2-3 Stitch markers (if using)
• Blocking pins / wires
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge – 19.5 stitches and 28 rows / 4 inches measured over pattern stitch

Finished dimensions – 8.5 inches wide and 60 inches long

Abbreviations:
• RS – Right side
• WS – Wrong side
• YO – yarn over
• k2tog – Knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped stitches together
• (s2, k1, psso) – slip two stitches together as if to knit; knit 1 stitch; pass slipped stitches over the knit stitch (2 stitches decreased)

Lataa Stitch Pattern (worked over a multiple of 13 stitches):

• Row 1 (RS) – *[k1, YO, ssk, k1, k2tog, YO] twice, k1*, repeat from * to *
• Row 2 (WS) and all WS rows – Purl all stitches
• Row 3 – *k1, [k2tog, YO] twice, k3, [YO, ssk] twice, k1*, repeat from * to *
• Row 5 – *[k2tog, YO] twice, k5, [YO, ssk] twice*, repeat from * to *
• Row 7 – *k2, [YO, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, YO] twice, k2*, repeat from * to *
• Row 9 – *k2, YO, ssk, k1, YO, (s2, k1, psso), YO, k1, k2tog, YO, k2*, repeat from * to *
• Row 10 – Purl all stitches

Repeat rows 1 to 10 for pattern.

Pattern Instructions:
(See chart on page 3 of the pattern)

• Cast on 45 stitches loosely using the larger needle.
• Switch to the smaller needles and knit 7 rows
• On row 8 (WS), knit 3 stitches, purl 39 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches.

Scarf body:

Next row (RS) – Knit 3 stitches; work row 1 of the Lataa chart / stitch pattern 3 times; knit the last 3 stitches
(You can separate out the three repeats of the stitch pattern using stitch markers, if you want.)
From this point on, you always knit the first 3 stitches, then knit in pattern over the next 39 stitches (13 x 3), and knit the last 3 stitches.
While maintaining the garter stitch border, continue to work rows 2 to 10 of the Lataa chart / stitch pattern (working three repeats on every row) as above. Repeat rows 1-10 of the stitch-pattern 41 more times or till you reach the desired length, ending with row 10 of the stitch pattern / chart (on the wrong side).

To finish:

• Knit 7 rows. Bind off all stitches loosely, knitwise.
• Weave in ends. Block to desired measurements.

Ujaala

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Sandhya S.

Download PDF version of the pattern: Ujaala PDF (original English version)

Download Swedish version of the pattern: Swedish Translation

Download French version of the pattern: French Translation

(Many thanks to Stickaboo and Doliprane for the Swedish and the French translations!)

Link to Ravelry page

This rectangular lace shawl features a 24-row stitch pattern, worked over a multiple of 27 stitches plus 1. The lace is worked on the RS rows only, and all WS rows are purled. In the shawl shown here, and in the directions that follow, the 27 pattern stitches (charted) are repeated five times horizontally to get an approximate width of 27 inches. If you want a narrower stole, you could do three horizontal repeats instead.

Link to downloadable PDF chart: ujaalachart

Finished Measurements:

• Length: 65”

• Width: 27”

Yarn:

Approximately 320-350 grams or 1320-1380 yards of fingering weight yarn, preferably 100% wool.

(I used approx. 1330 yards of Lion Brand’s LB 1878 in the Claret colorway. The yarn has now been discontinued.)

Gauge (after blocking):

Measured over 4 inches: 21 stitches and 30 rows

Needles:

One 32-inch US size-5 circular needle for knitting (or needle size needed to obtain gauge).
Optional: One 32-inch US size-8 circular needle to cast on and bind off loosely.

Notions:

6 stitch markers (or fewer, depending on your preference)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Blocking pins (and wires, if needed)

Directions:

CO 144 stitches loosely (if required, use larger needles for casting on).

Knit 7 rows.

On the next row (WS), knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit the last 4 stitches.

From here on, 4 edge stitches on either side of the shawl (8 stitches total) will form the garter border (knit on both sides), and the lace pattern will be worked over the center 136 stitches.

You now start working the lace pattern from the chart.

Row 1 (RS) – Knit 4 stitches; *place marker, work 27 stitches of row 1 from the chart*, repeat from * to * four more times (total 5); knit 1, place marker; knit the last 4 stitches (6 markers placed)

(Note that you knit one extra stitch after the last repeat, before working the last 4 knit stitches.)

Row 2 and all wrong side rows – knit 4 stitches; purl to the last 4 stitches (as in all WS rows of the chart) slipping markers where needed; knit the last 4 stitches
Row 3 (RS) – Knit 4 stitches; *slip marker, work next RS row from the chart*, repeat from * to * four more times; knit 1, slip marker; knit the last 4 stitches
Row 4 (WS) – Same as row 2

Repeat these last two rows till you have worked through the entire chart (ending on row 24 of the chart).

As established above, repeat rows 1-24 of the chart 19 more times (total 20).

To end:

Knit 7 rows

Bind off knit-wise (if required, use larger needles to bind off loosely) on the WS of work.

Block to desired measurements.

Weave in ends.

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