Branch

Branch

Branch out in another lace and Fair Isle adventure with Branch. The skirt is knit top down and in the round from the waistband to the hem, with steeks in between each branch. Fair Isle and lace inserts are worked in between each branch by cuttng the steeks, picking up stitches and working sideways with another Fair Isle band in the round, followed by flat lace, and then grafting to close. Fair Isle and lace bands adorn the hem and are finished by working the attached lace edging.

Branch is pattern #1 of Landed, Volume 1: The Avalon, Timeless Lace and Stranded Knitting Patterns for the Adventurous Handknitter.

(May, 2024)

Branch on Ravelry: Branch

Sizes

A. Hip circumference:

81.5(97.5,114,130)(146.5,162.5,179)cm /

32(38.5,45,51.25)(57.75,64,70.5)“

B. Hem circumference:

133(159.5,186,212.5)(239,265.5,292)cm /

52.25(62.75,73.25,83.75)(94,104.5,115)“

A schematic with measures is provided in the pattern. Intended to be worn with around 10 to 20cm / 4 to 8” positive ease at hips. Sample shown is the size 3 on 99cm / 39” hips, corresponding to 15cm / 6” ease.

Yarn

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Lace 2-ply (100% Real Shetland Wool; approx 200 metres / 25 grams) in colours Dark Grey (MC), Light Grey (CC1), Natural (CC2); and Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Lace Weight (50% Real Shetland Wool and 50% Lambswool; approx 169 metres / 25 grams) in colours L202 (CC3), L40 (CC4), L27 (CC5), L54 (CC6), L43 (CC7) in amounts:

MC (Shetland Supreme Dark Grey; dark grey):

6(7,9,10)(11,12,13) balls or

1165(1400,1635,1865)(2100,2335,2570) metres

1275(1535,1790,2040)(2300,2555,2810) yards

CC1 (Shetland Supreme Light Grey; light grey): 2(3,3,4)(4,4,5) balls or

390(465,540,620)(695,775,850) metres

430(510,590,680)(760,850,930) yards

CC2 (Shetland Supreme Natural; natural white): 1(1,1,1)(1,1,2) balls or

100(115,135,155)(175,190,210) metres

110(125,150,170)(195,210,230) yards

CC3 (L202; oyster): 1(1,2,2)(2,2,2) balls or

135(160,185,210)(240,265,290) metres

150(175,205,230)(265,290,320) yards

CC4 (L40 or L40 mix; seafoam): 1 ball or

75(90,105,115)(130,145,160) metres

85(100,115,125)(145,160,175) yards

CC5 (L27; mid grey): 1 ball or

50(60,70,80)(90,100,110) metres

60(70,80,90)(100,110,120) yards

CC6 (L54; slate): 1(1,1,1)(1,2,2) balls or

90(110,125,145)(160,180,195) metres

100(120,140,160)(175,200,215) yards

CC7 (L43; magenta): 1(1,1,1)(1,2,2) balls or

90(110,125,145)(160,180,195) metres

100(120,140,160)(175,200,215) yards

Gauges

Listed gauges are to 10cm / 4”.

Stockinette: 32 sts / 44 rnds with size A needles

Fair Isle: 32 sts / 36 rnds with size B needles

Lace: 26 sts / 38 rnds/rows of Chart A with size B needles

Needles & Notions

Size A: 2.25mm / US 1 needles

Size B: 2.75mm / US 2 needles

Change needle size as necessary to obtain gauge

An unstretched length of 2 to 2.5cm / 0.75 to 1” thick buttonhole elastic measuring the circumference of hip or waist level where you wish the garment to sit; 4 buttons of appropriate diameter; stitch markers; removable markers; spare needles or scrap yarn for holding sts; tapestry needle for a bit of mattress stitch; pins when securing the waistband.

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Tech edited by: Sue Hislop (Ravelry: Sue-Cat)