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Rialto

Rialto

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Rialto is no longer available as a single pattern. Please consider purchasing the Dreaming of Shetland e-book for this and many other wonderfully designed patterns which were donated to support Deborah Robson’s research into Shetland sheep and wool.

The deep undulating grooves of this lace knitting pattern will transform your favorite skein of lace yarn into a decadently squishy scarf or cowl. Choose between provisional cast-on methods and follow the directions for a scarf or a cowl in two sizes. Finish by grafting the edges in pattern or using the three needle bind-off, then create an i-cord ring to add styling options. Whether you see leaves or flowers in your lace, you’ll want to make Rialto in a bouquet of colors and sizes.


Photos by Nancy Rothstein
Sizes

Scarf 6.5” x 32″
Cowl 16.75” x 48 (60)”

Gauge

Note: Stitch and Row gauge varies over pattern:

Stitch gauge: A single 24 st pattern multiple should measure 5” at the widest point and 4” at the narrowest.
Row gauge: A repeat of 28 rows should measure 3.75” at the center and 4” at the outside of the pattern.

5.5 sts/in and 7.25 rows/in = 22 sts/4” and 29 rows/4” in Ogee Lace
8 sts/in and 7 rows/in = 32 sts/4” and 28 rows/4” in 1×1 Rib

Needles

Size 6(4mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge, two size 3(3.5mm) dpns for I-cord

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO, size E(3.5mm) crochet hook

Yarn

Lace from Malabrigo Yarn, 100% Baby Merino wool, 50g/470 yds
Scarf 1 skein
Cowl 1 (2) skeins

As Shown

Model Size Color
Color Amoroso

Techniques Used

crochet CO

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