This gem of a stole is made in jewel-tone colors of narrow lace strips that are joined as the panels are knitted, thus eliminating the need for any sewing later on. There are three sets of strips, each in a different color. The undulating edges around the stole and between the strips add movement and interest to this eye-catching stole.
An unusual feature is that the panels are worked in the opposite direction of the panel to which they are joined, thus creating vertical symmetry of the tear-drop pendant motifs across the six adjoining panels.
Another feature of the stole is a lengthwise separation to form two narrower sections of three strips each that give variety to the ways this stole can be worn. We especially like to wear this style with the wider section laying on one shoulder and the tails simply flung over the other shoulder.
The Bi-directional Lace Strips Stole pattern is part of the HeartStrings skill-building series It's an Upside-Down World: directional stitches in lace.
Sizing: one size fits all
Yarn: DK or light worsted weight, 225 yards of each of 3 colors for a total of 675 yards
Gauge: 5 stitches per inch over lace stitch pattern
Suggested needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm
Other notions:
tapestry needle for finishing ends
blocking board and rust proof blocking wires/pins
Stitch instructions: written
Skill level: intermediate
Special techniques used and described:
chain selvedge edge
p2tog bind off
attaching a strip of knitting to another strip as you knit
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