The beauty of this design is the juxtaposition of pops of color that float on a delicate bed of mohair.

A very straightforward basic design that relies on the loftiness of mohair and a deliberately loose gauge producing a light and airy fabric. A rectangle is formed by the repeated construction of simple Shapes.

The completed rectangle can be worn as a Stole or Shawl. Or it can be folded in half and seamed, leaving a neck opening to be worn as a Poncho.

This design is created with short rows. A fairly simple recipe that is easily learned creates a mesmerizing and addictive design.

Almost any yarn can be used for the Main Color, use a beautiful variegated or self-striping yarn or an array of leftover yarns; you can use up lots of bits.

Mohair used as the background is best when contrast in color, so that the Shapes pop out. Kid silk mohair works nicely; when held together, two strands create maximum loft. Try mixing two colors; two strands can create new exciting hues. Even though, it is called the Contrast Color, the Mohair takes on a primary role in the design.

Using a larger needle than the yarn calls for will help create the loft and airiness this fabric requires.

Yarn –
Stole – 19 x 85” *
MC - approx. 550-600 yds – Fingering Weight
CC - approx. 600-650 yds – Mohair held double

Folded Poncho – 22 x 50” *
MC - approx. 500-550 yds – Fingering Weight
CC - approx. 550-600 yds – Mohair held double

Needles and Notions –
US 8 (5.00 mm) knitting needles - adjust as needed
Markers – 3(4) of one color, 2 of another color

Gauge* – Light and Airy Fabric desired.
(4 x 4”) 17 stitches x 24 rows

Please note, yarn amounts are estimates. If your knit style and/or gauge differ, you might need more or less yarn. It is very important to have a deliberately loose gauge. It is also important to note that the length is customizable, so yarn amounts can change accordingly.

Yarn used in shown Samples
Green and Purple - Urth Uneek Fingering colorway 3003 as MC
and Meara colorway Paddy’s Pub as CC available at StevenBe

Multicolor - Berroco Millefiori Light colorway 6861 Gladiolus as MC
and Hand Maiden Angel Hair as CC in various colorways