Paper Lanterns Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Kristi Schueler personalizes lighting with three different openwork stitches: An open cross-stitch pattern, center-out squares, and graded seafoam stitches dress up the “Paper” Lanterns in fabric that feels lacy and modern all at once.

Finished Size Cylinder: 23″ circumference and 13″ tall. Cube: Each square measures 10″ – 10″. Ball: 22″ circumference (about 11″ tall). All measurements after blocking.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sportweight (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #63 rose, #01 champagne, and #43 pewter, 1 skein each.
Yarn Weight #1 – Super Fine
Needles Cylinder size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cube size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ cir and set of dpn. Ball size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 8″ diameter cylinder paper lantern, shown in beige; 10″ cube paper lantern, shown in white; 8″ round paper lantern, shown in latte (see Lighting Kit for Lanterns below).
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rnds = 5″ in counterpane patt; 18 sts = 4″ and 12 rows = 3″ in modified Indian cross st; 18 sts and 16 rnds = 4″ in seafoam patt.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Winter 2009