Soft As Starlight
DESCRIPTION
Soft As Starlight is a lightweight cowl inspired by the fleeting brilliance of meteor showers. Featuring a delicate lace motif reminiscent of shooting stars, this ethereal cowl is knit in a single strand of lace-weight silk mohair, creating a soft and airy fabric.
Worked seamlessly in the round, Soft As Starlight begins and ends with twisted ribbing, framing the intricate lace pattern that flows across the fabric like meteors streaking through the darkness. Knit the cowl in a soft, luminous shade for a delicate glow or in a deep, inky hue to evoke the mystery of the night sky. The pattern includes three size options in both circumference and length but is easily adjustable for any size.
The pattern provides both written and charted instructions for the lace pattern. Measurements are included in both metric and US units.
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SIZES
- S [M, L]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Circumference: approx. 55 [59, 64] cm / 21½ [23½, 25]" or adjustable within pattern
- Length: approx. 32 [37, 42] cm / 12½ [14½, 16½]"
GAUGE
- 22 sts × 37 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and lace on larger needles, blocked
- 24 sts × 55 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in 1×1 twisted ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
- Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk, 210 m/25 g, 230 yd/0.88 oz), 1 [2, 2] skein(s) in the colorway #60 peppermint
- Or lace-weight yarn, approx. 210 [265, 325] m / 230 [285, 355] yd
Needles
- 3.0 mm / US #2½ short and long circular needles for stockinette and lace (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- 2.5 mm / US #1½ short and long circular needles for 1×1 twisted ribbing
Notions
- 1 stitch marker
- Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: alternating long-tail cast-on, working in the round, twisted ribbing, lace, and Lori's Twisty Bind-off.
Ability to read lace charts is recommended but written instructions are also provided.
