The Silvatica Stole is a lightweight garter stitch scarf. The simple shape ist combined with a technique similar to intarsia. A pattern of abstract shapes is created by holding contrasting mohair strands together with a one continuous strand of base yarn.
One size:200cm / 79” long x 28cm / 11” wide Araba’s height is 173cm / 5’ 8”.
Yarn:ITO Urugami (laceweight; 72% wool, 28% paper; 240m / 262yds per 40g skein) Yarn A: Black (221); 4 skeins AND ITO Sensai (laceweight; 60% mohair, 40% silk; 240m / 262yds per 20g skein) Yarn B: Camel (697); 1 skein Yarn C: Mint (699); 1 skein Yarn D: Olive (698); 1 skein Yarn E: Cabbage (700); 1 skein OR Yarn A: approx. 955m / 1044yds of ribbon laceweight yarn Yarn B: approx. 124m / 136yds of mohair laceweight yarn Yarn C: approx. 103m /113yds of mohair laceweight yarn Yarn D: approx. 172m /188yds of mohair laceweight yarn Yarn E: approx. 129m /141yds of mohair laceweight yarn
Gauge:25 sts & 51 rows = 10cm / 4” over Garter stitch on 3mm needles, after blocking. Needles: 3mm / US 2.5 knitting needles Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions:Locking stitch markers or scrap yarn (optional)
Notes:Silvatica is worked flat in Garter stitch. One continuous strand of yarn A is held throughout, either alone or held together with one strand of contrast mohair yarn B, C, D or E, as indicated on the colourwork chart
