Spring Sprout is a rectangular stole inspired by rows of cultivated seedlings, worked from one short side to the other.

The garter stitch blocks seem to be tipped at angles, but are simply worked in straight lines. The simplicity of the stitch pattern makes the stole a perfect project for relaxed knitting. The groups of increases and decreases, which slant either to the left or right, pull the garter squares one way or the other, creating a most unusual pattern.

Knitters can choose to work the lace pattern from chart or written instructions.

Size and measurements
One size of approximately 61” (155 cm) length and 18.5” (47 cm) width.The size of the stole can be altered easily by working fewer or more repeats of the pattern and/or casting on fewer or more stitches.

Material
Fingering weight yarn, approximately 800-840 yards when knit as given in the pattern
Shown here: Purl Soho Field Linen (100% linen; 295 yd 270 m/ 3½ oz 100 g): #8520 Prairie Clover, 3 hanks.

2.75 mm / U.S. 2 24” circular (cir) or straight needles

Darning needle, stitch markers (optional, to mark mpattern repeats)

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in lace pattern, blocked