Play with color to enhance the visual effects short row swings create in Panoramic Spire. Either end sports a spire effect while a long smooth vista travels through the middle. Dubbed “Swing Theory” – work solid stripes through the middle section and alternating thick / thin stripes on either edge, where the wonderment of short rows does all the hard work. The half-donut shape comprises easy Stockinette knitting with a touch of lace to provide a little knitting interest.
The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written with a how-to video for transitioning from the I-cord to the body and schematic.
Find Panoramic Spire exclusively in Turning Points. Available both in print and digitally!
Sizes:
Small (Large)
Finished Measurements:
Inner arc: 24.5 (32)”/ 62.5 (81)cm
Outer arc: 72.5 (80)”/ 184 (203)cm
Depth (both): 13.5”/ 34cm
Materials:
2 skeins worth of Eco-Stitch Sport, shown in MC Pewter, CA Vintage Rose, CB Dark Grey, & CC Dark Pink
Single skein info: Hand dyed 100% linen Sport; 268yds/ 245m per 100g/ 3.53oz
US 5/ 3.75mm circular needles
Yarn needle
11 stitch markers – 6 for mA and 5 for mB
Blocked Gauge:
19 sts and 26 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may impact final size and yardage requirements.
Special Notes:
- Color It: have fun with color! You can use two colors or 12. The sample shows 4 colors.
- Fit It: for a full overlapping style, work size Large (shown). For a style where the edges just meet up or overlap a little, work size Small.
- Increase It: when working a kfb, remember to replace the removed marker between working into the front and working into the back. This keeps the center of each section marked.
- Mark It: two styles of stitch markers are recommended to distinguish between the increase markers (As) and the segment markers (Bs).
- Watch It: check out the video demonstration of how to pick up stitches from an I-cord in the Knit Eco Chic blog, Stitch in Focus Pick Up and Knit from an I-cord –
https://knitecochic.com/stitch-in-focus-pick-up-and-knit-from-an-icord/ - John 1:1-14