Product description

A newcomer to Wool People, Amy van de Laar favors clean shapes and bold geometry in her design work. Kea, inspired by the plumage of New Zealand’s cheeky parrots, is a simple garter-based triangle that uses a spare and effective combination of ribs and feather motifs to create a cozy, rustic wrap. Worked in Loft from charts or written directions, this intuitive project is perfect for beginning lace knitters.

Kea is offered in small and large sizes and can easily be scaled even larger by repeating the feather lace motif. Knit it in a calm neutral to wear atop print dresses for homestead chic or choose a summery green like Tent or Artifact—the actual colors of the parrots—as we did for the samples.

Designer: Amy van de Laar

Collection: Wool People, Volume 9

 

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Kea

Garter Stitch Triangle with Tiered Edging

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  • Product description

    A newcomer to Wool People, Amy van de Laar favors clean shapes and bold geometry in her design work. Kea, inspired by the plumage of New Zealand’s cheeky parrots, is a simple garter-based triangle that uses a spare and effective combination of ribs and feather motifs to create a cozy, rustic wrap. Worked in Loft from charts or written directions, this intuitive project is perfect for beginning lace knitters.

    Kea is offered in small and large sizes and can easily be scaled even larger by repeating the feather lace motif. Knit it in a calm neutral to wear atop print dresses for homestead chic or choose a summery green like Tent or Artifact—the actual colors of the parrots—as we did for the samples.

    Designer: Amy van de Laar

    Collection: Wool People, Volume 9

     

  • Pattern materials

    YARDAGE

    • 830 (1260) yards of fingering weight wool yarn


    YARN

    • 3 (5) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 275 yards/50g)
    • Photographed in color Tent (Artifact)


    Please note: the stitch patterns in this shawl are charted only.

  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • This piece is worked from the top down, starting at center back and worked outward towards the edging.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    Regular (Large) Shawl

    • 52 (62½)” wingspan, 26 (31¼)” height at center spine; measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking


    GAUGE

    • 20 stitches & 32 rows = 4″ in Garter Rib, relaxed after blocking


    NEEDLES

    • One 32″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
    • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)


    Please note: the stitch patterns used for this garment include written as well as charted instructions.

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