Shifting Stripes by Wilma Peers

Shifting Stripes

Knitting
February 2013
Lace ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in over stockinette stitch, using 6mm/ US10 needles and 1 strand of either A, B, C, D, or E and 1 strand of MC held together
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
1795 yards (1641 m)
One size fits all
English

Combine 2 yarns for a light and airy knit. The fine kid mohair softens the palette while adding a frothy lightness to the fabric in this kimono, while the merino/bamboo strand adds a color spark.

Skill level: Easy +

Size: approximately 76” at underarm, length 43 1/2”

Yarn requirements: A 675 yds, B, C 360 yds each, D, E 200 yds each

Colors: Lust in color Heliotrope (MC), Oracle in colors Confetti (A), Agave (B), Topaz (C), Calendula (D), and Geranium (E)

Pattern found on pages 49-51.

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