Ad Hoc by Josh Ryks-Robinsky

Ad Hoc

Knitting
April 2015
Light Fingering ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
760 yards (695 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

Ad Hoc? Why did you pick that name, Josh? Well. Let me tell you…

ad hoc (ad hok, hOk), adv. 1. for the special purpose or end presently under consideration. - adj. 2. concerned or dealing with a specific subject, purpose, or end. 1550-60; Latin: for this

Does that answer your question? Perhaps if I point it out a wee bit more…

Ad Hoc as a shawl deals with a particular technique with a particular end. It is fully made of STRIPES and deals with them in such a way that you may not have seen before, while having a BLAST with construction and COLOR!

So grab those sticks, some fabulous yarn, and let’s get these stripes moving! The techniques used in this shawl make for a simple, fun knit that most knitters should be able to do, regardless of level of knitting. It uses a wee bit of short-rowing, stripes, and simple knitting techniques to really give the piece a fantastic shape and finish!


Size: 24 inches (61 cm) X 70 inches (178 cm) along the top edge. Size will vary due to individual gauge, yarns used, and blocking preferences.

Recommended yarn: 3 colors of fingering weight yarn in solid, tonal, or variegated colors. Sample uses MJ Yarns Opulent Fingering Weight (80% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon / 10% Silk) in the Steel(A), Glowing Eel (B), and Tweak (C) colorways.

Yardage: Color A: 400 yds/ 366 m; Color B: 180 yds/ 165 m; Color C: 180 yds/ 165 m

Needles: 32” US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles

Gauge: 6 sts to the inch in garter stitch on US size 5 / 3.75 mm needles

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors