All That Glisters

All That Glisters is a shawl inspired by the Golden Ratio, a mathematical expression of the perfectly proportioned image. The Golden Ratio has been widely used in art, most notably in the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Salvador Dali, and the architecture of Le Corbusier. The ratio is expressed as 1 to 1.618033, and I have used these numbers to produce a sequence of stitches which, when worked the same on every row, produce a striking reversible pattern.



This design is a memorable sequence of stitches, rhythmic and contemplative. It can be knit in any weight of yarn, and this pattern gives calculations for light fingering/sock, 4ply/fingering, DK, and worsted weights. It is a scarf, a stole, or a lapghan/baby blanket, and any of these can be knit lengthways or widthways. Numbers are given for all six options in all four weights.

Approximate yardages are given in the table, shown at the end of the photographs (left).

This pattern has bee professionally tech edited, but only test knit by myself. Full pattern support is available by emailing me at the address given in the pattern.

The yarns used in the samples are:

Sock: Malabrigo Sock in Persia

4ply: Doulton Flock Border Leicester 4ply in Uschi Pink

DK: Malabrigo Dos Tierras in Sunset

Worsted: Cascade 220 Worsted in Smoke Heather