Wavy Feathers Wimple
by Caryll Designs / Caryll McConnell
www.carylldesigns.com
This simple yet elegant wimple or smoke ring uses a variation of traditional Shetland Isles Feather and Fan or Old Shale patterning that Barbara Walker calls "Japanese Feathers". The banded rows of predominantly knit stitches separating the lace patterned rows keep the edges from “fanning” as is the usual custom, while the lace sections lean first in one direction then the other creating beautiful waves. (Click on thumbnail image for a larger view.)
Yarn: 1
ounce
MOCO 75/25
Qiviut/Merino-Silk Lace weight, 300 yards; or 1 oz MOCO 100% Qiviut or
45/45/10 Qiviut/Merino/Silk Fingering weight, 220yds.
(Fingering weight directions are in parentheses).
Needles: US 4/3.5mm (US 6/4mm) 16 inch/40cm circular
Accessories: 1 stitch marker or one for each pattern repeat with 1
contrasting color to mark rounds, if desired.
Gauge: Approximately 24 stitches to 4 inches/10cm (20 stitches to 4in/10cm).
This will stretch!
Dimensions: Approximately 24 inches in circumference and 16 (14) inches long,
adjustable with blocking.
Abbreviations:
k = knit stitch or number of stitches
p = purl stitch or number of stitches
ssk = slip one knit-wise, twice, knit both slipped stitches together
yo = yarn over needle
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
Feathers Pattern: a multiple of 11 stitches
Row 1 and all odd
rows: *k10, p1; repeat from * around.
Rows 2 and 4: *k10, p1; repeat from * around.
Rows 6, 10, and 14: *k1, (yo, k1) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat from *
around.
Rows 8 and 12: *k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat from * around.
Rows 16 and 18: repeat rows 2 and 4.
Rows 20, 24, and 28: *(k2tog) 3 times, (k1, yo) 3 times, k1, p1; repeat from *
around.
Rows 22 and 26: *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 3 times, k1, p1; repeat from *
around.
Knitting:
Cast On loosely 143 (99) stitches. Place marker and join in a circle, being careful not to twist following the first knit round.
Work Garter Stitch edging as follows: Knit one round, Purl one round; repeat these two rows three times, 6 rows total.
Begin Feathers Pattern Row 1. Work all 28 rows of Feathers Pattern a total of 4 times (3.5 times ending after pattern row 14). 112 (98) rows pattern plus 6 rows garter stitch, 118 (104) rows total.
Work rows 1 through 5 of Feathers Pattern (k10, p1 around).
Work Garter Stitch Edging: Purl one round, Knit one round; repeat these two rows three times, 6 rows total.
Bind off in knit very loosely.
Care:
Gently hand wash in warm water using shampoo or very mild soap. Rinse and remove excess water. A cylindrical Bolster pillow is handy for blocking or pin on a flat surface to size desired and air dry.
Enjoy!
