Etude no 2 by Expression Fiber Arts

Etude no 2

Knitting
March 2019
Lace ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1100 - 1812 yards (1006 - 1657 m)
English
This pattern is available from expressionfiberarts.com for $6.00.

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SIZE: 12” x 129” blocked

MATERIALS: 3 skeins of Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk Lace yarn (100 g/604 yds per skein), shown in colors A: Quiet Moment (2 skeins) and B: Anew (1 skein). If those colors aren’t available, any shades from this category will work. For the sample shown, we used a total of 6.3 oz / 1100 yds.

Any lace weight yarn will work, though, including our Yak Silk Lace.

NEEDLES: US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 24” length or longer.

Notes From the Designer:

•Knitting for spring and summer often means lighter weight yarns and airy, drapey fabrics. That’s why Etude no. 2 focuses on lace! Knit on the bias, this wrap features alternating sections of easy lace and garter stitch in different sizes for a piece that’s fun to knit and wear!

•Turkish stitch is one of the simplest lace patterns, so it’s a great way to start knitting lace, and creates a beautiful open fabric that’s perfect for warmer days.

•Knit this wrap in two colors to highlight each stitch pattern, or go with one color throughout for a more subtle look. This is also a great pattern for playing with color!

•Each etude also includes a musical selection to enhance your knitting experience. For this piece, try listening to The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto by Gang Chen and Zhanhao He. It’s a beautiful, light piece that makes the listener think of warm, sunny days and butterflies chasing each other through a meadow. It’s just the thing to shake off the drab of winter and usher in a new season.

•Includes a video tutorial.