Scribble Lace Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Canadian designer Debbie New began with the idea of using radically different yarn weights to achieve a transparent lacy look with a simple stitch. She calls the product scribble lace because it produces attractive wandering scribbly lines.

Finished Size: 39 (42, 45, 48, 52)” (99 [106.5, 114.5, 122, 132] cm) bust/chest circumference – recommended for bust size 32 (35, 38, 41, 44)” (81.5 [89, 96.5, 104, 112] cm); 5 ¾ (6 ½, 7 ½, 8 ¼, 9)” (14.5 [16.5, 19, 21, 23] cm) upper sleeve width. Sweater shown measures 42″ (106.5 cm). The body and sleeves are fitted. In choosing a size consider upper sleeve width as well as underarm circumference.
Yarn: Jaeger Persia (82% Merino, 18% polyamid; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) balls. Shown in #505 flannel and #503 burgundy. Small spool of matching all-purpose sewing thread.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with yarn.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32″ (80-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four ¾” (2-cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2001