Glimmer of Hope: Shine on you crazy diamond by Strings and Stories

Glimmer of Hope: Shine on you crazy diamond

Knitting
November 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1039 yards (950 m)
one size - can be adjusted
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A glimmer of hope is the belief that there is a slight chance that something positive will happen.
There is something good in everything bad. And while it is darkest before dawn – I’ve seen many sunrises being born after those nights.
There are always options. Sometimes it needs time to see them.
This is the light version of this pattern – warm, soft, cozy.
Pattern leaves room for personal interpretation – make it bigger, make it smaller, use variegated or bits of leftover yarn for the stripes. More stripes, less stripes…give yourself the room and explore the possibilities

Yarn:
Main Colour: appr. 650m– pattern used 4 balls Navia Duo
Contrasting Colours: appr 50m each – pattern used 4x 0.4 balls Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight – great for using leftovers.
Note: customizing your Crazy Diamond will have an impact on yardage and shawl size. Go wild!
Needles:
4mm circular needle 100-120cm
4.5 mm circular needle 100-120cm
Gauge:
not vitally important as pattern is flexible, just keep your yardage in mind
Notions:
2 stitch marker
1 needle to weave in ends
Wingspan:
after light blocking: 230cm across
120cm top to tail
Stitches used:
kfb: knit into front and back of stitch
k/k1: knit/knit 1 st
k2tog/k2tog tbl: knit 2 stitches together/ knit 2 stitches together through the back-loop (decrease 1)
yo: yarn over (increase 1)