The echoing diamond shapes within each motif inspired the elongated diamond shape of the stole.

 

The pointed ends of this piece are organic and simple to work, while still creating an interesting line in the finished product. This pattern was originally published as the Stole version only with no text translations of charts in Knitty.com's Fall 2007 issue and is still available for free in the archives there.

Yarn Requirements:
Stole: 800 yards (2.6 ounces) of Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace 50% Wool/50% Silk yarn (1250 yards per 4 ounce skein). Stole in colorway 'Manzanita'. 

Wrap: 1000 yards (3.2 ounces) of Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace 50% Wool/50% Silk yarn (1250 yards per 4 ounce skein). Wrap in colorway 'Sheridan'; 30 wpi

 

Suggested Needles: 3.5mm (US 4) straight or circular needle for flat knitting or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: 2 stitch markers; tapestry needle to weave in ends

 

Gauge: 28 sts and 28 rows per 4 inch (10 cm) square in stockinette after blocking

 

Finished Size:
Stole: 16 inches (40.5 cm) wide, 80 inches (203 cm) long.
Wrap: 22 inches (56 cm) wide, 80 inches (203 cm) long.

 

Techniques Used: Techniques used include knit, purl, yarn over, k2tog, ssk, s1 k2tog psso, k3tog, k4tog.