Neck Lattice by Vashti Braha

Neck Lattice

Crochet
December 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches
in Tunisian knit stitch, blocked
6.0 mm (J)
425 yards (389 m)
50" across widest edge × 22" at deepest center point of triangle (127 × 56 cm).
US
English

For a variation of this design that is a shallower triangle, see Islander.


yarn: Laceweight (#0 Lace).
Shown: Cascade Yarns, Alpaca Lace
Paints (100% baby alpaca; 437 yd
400 m/1.75 oz 50 g): #9988 (red/
brown multi), 1 ball.

hook: J/10 (5.5 mm) 18” (45.5 cm) long
Tunisian hook or hook needed to obtain
gauge.

notions: 3 stitch markers (optional
but recommended); spray bottle with
water for blocking; tapestry needle for
weaving in ends.

gauge
16 sts by 7 rows = 4” × 4” (10 × 10 cm)
in Tunisian Knit Single Crochet stitch
pattern after blocking. To measure
gauge accurately, spritz swatch with
water, spread stitches evenly on a flat
toweled surface (stitches will expand in
height); allow to dry, shake out swatch,
then measure it flat.

finished size
50” across widest edge × 22” at
deepest center point of triangle
(127 × 56 cm).

Featured as Lace Shawlette in Celebrations issue.