Forsythia Stole

This rectangular accessory is worked in two panels lengthwise, then they are grafted. Each panel begins with a wide Forsythia Lace border. The center portion of the stole is worked in Twist Lace Stitch.

Yarn

Miss Babs Yearning

65% Merino Wool, 35% Tussah Silk; 1200 yd/6.9 oz (1095 m/195 g) skeins

1 skein, shown in Sunny

Or approximately 960 yards/880 meters of heavy lace weight yarn.

Finished Measurements

Length: 64”/160 cm (measured from point to point)

Width: 18”/45 cm

Needles

• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, 29”/75 cm or longer, or size to obtain gauge

• US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle, 29”/75 cm or longer, or size to obtain gauge

Extra US 2 (2.75 mm) or US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, 29”/75 cm or longer, for holding live stitches

(optional)

• Spare US 2 (2.75 mm) or US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needle for working cluster stitch