Ferrule by Florence Spurling

Ferrule

Knitting
March 2023
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in over Moss Stitch and Stockinette Blocks, after blocking.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
3200 - 8725 yards (2926 - 7978 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
English French
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“Inspired by artistic mark-making, Ferrule follows the approach of a painter mixing colours by combining finer yarns together to create marled mixes. The stitch pattern is derived from abstract brushstrokes, with blocks of colour layering over one another and blending at the edges. A celebration of colour, this design also features simple intarsia which allows for multiple marled panels across the row. The simple shape of the silhouette and the easy-to-remember textured stitch pattern encourages you to get lost in the creative and rhythmic process.”

Ferrule is worked in pieces, with the front, back and sleeves worked flat. The shoulders are then seamed using the Three-Needle Bind-Off. Mattress stitch is used for all other seams. Stitches around the neck are picked up for a 2x2 rib trim.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32.5 (37.5, 45, 50, 56) (62, 67.75, 72)” / 82.5 (95,
114.5, 127, 142) (157.5, 172, 183) cm.
Recommended ease: 7” / 17.75 cm of positive ease. If between sizes, size
down for a closer fit, or size up for a more oversize fit.
Sample 1 (neutral) is a size 3, worn with 15.5” / 39.5 cm of positive ease.
Sample 2 (pink and yellow) is a size 4, worn with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Color 1 (C1): 675 (750, 950, 1075, 1350) (1475, 1750, 1825) yds / 620 (690, 870, 985, 1235) (1350, 1605, 1670) m of lace-weight yarn.
Color 2 (C2): 525 (525, 675, 900, 1150) (1250, 1500, 1675) yds / 485 (485, 620, 825, 1055) (1145, 1375, 1530) m of lace-weight yarn.
Color 3 (C3): 700 (775, 1000, 1150, 1450) (1575, 1900, 1950) yds / 645 (710, 915, 1055, 1330) (1445, 1740, 1785) m of lace-weight yarn.
Color 4 (C4): 250 (250, 325, 425, 525) (575, 700, 625) yds / 230 (230, 300, 390, 485) (530, 645, 575) m of lace-weight mohair silk yarn.
Color 5 (C5): 575 (625, 775, 850, 1025) (1100, 1300, 1450) yds / 530 (575, 710, 780, 940) (1010, 1190, 1330) m of lace-weight mohair silk yarn.
Color 6 (C6): 300 (300, 375, 500, 625) (675, 825, 950) yds / 275 (275, 345, 460, 575) (620, 755, 870) m of lace-weight mohair silk yarn.
Color 7 (C7): 175 (170, 175, 175, 200) (225, 225, 250) yds / 165 (155, 165, 165, 185) (210, 210, 230) m of lace-weight yarn.

Sample used:
Sample 1 (neutral)
Colors 1–3: No. 4 by G-uld (75% Falkland Merino,
25% Gotland Wool, 710 yds / 650 m – 100 g).
C1: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Vn2225-2g.
C2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2) skein(s), colorway Vn2222g.
C3: 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Vn21121g.
Colors 4–6: Mohair Silk by La Bien Aimée (70% mohair, 30% silk, 547 yds / 500 m – 50 g).
C4: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s), colorway Avoine.
C5: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Sandstone.
C6: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s), colorway Dawn.
Color 7 (C7): 1 skein of No. 3 by G-uld No. 3 (100% New Zealand lambswool, 492 yds / 450 m – 100 g), “undyed” colorway.

Sample 2 (pink and yellow)
Colors 1–3: Felix by La Bien Aimée (75% Falkland Merino, 25% Corriedale, 710 yds / 650 m – 100 g).
C1: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Yellow Brick Road.
C2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Avoine.
C3: 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) skein(s), colorway Peach Sweater.
Colors 4–6: Mohair Silk by La Bien Aimée.
C4: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2) skein(s), colorway Tang.
C5: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) skeins, colorway Héliodore.
C6: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skein(s), colorway Yellow Brick Road.
Color 7: 1 skein of Helix by La Bien Aimée (75% Falkland Merino, 25% Gotland wool, 710 yds / 650 m – 100 g), colorway Peach Sweater.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” / 60 cm or 32” / 80 cm circular needles, US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm circular needles and a spare US 5 / 3.75 mm needle for Three-Needle Bind-Off.
To achieve correct gauge, use larger or smaller needles if necessary.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
19 x 33 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles over Moss Stitch and Stockinette Blocks, after blocking.
28 sts x 30.5 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US4 / 3.5 mm needles and M4 in 2x2 Rib, after blocking.