Monday, October 20, 2008

BAHAMA BREEZES

It's Free Recipe Day and the knitting is easy! We made this lovely stole using a soft green palette of shimmer and sparkle. Wear it as an elegant wrap or belt it for a more casual look. Enjoy!


Bahama Breeze Holiday Shawl

Materials
2 balls Suede Deluxe Olive
2 balls Kiddy Print Mohair in Pea Green
Size 10.5 needles

DROP STITCH PATTERN: Wrap yarn around both needles once, then wrap the yarn around the back needle and knit both stitches off.

CO 50 sts with Suede Deluxe. Knit 3 rows. Change to Mohair and work drop stitch pattern for two rows. Change to Suede Deluxe and knit two rows. Repeat until shawl measures 6 feet long. Change back to Suede Deluxe and knit 3 rows. Bind off loosley and weave in ends.