Yvaine Shetland Stole Pattern

Yvaine, a Scottish name meaning “Evening Star”, is a lovely rectangular stole using traditional Shetland lace stitches, which can be knitted in a cobweb/1-ply or standard 2-ply/laceweight yarn.

The skill level for this design is classified as Expert, for those with a considerable level of experience in knitted lace. The pattern is presented both in chart form and as fully written instructions. 

The samples were worked in the following yarns:

Cobweb/1-ply Version - 2 x 50g/800m skeins of Shetland Cobweb Lace in Iris Under a Summer Sky, on 3.00mm circular needles. Finished size after blocking - 80cm (31.5 inches) wide by 202cm (80 inches) long.

Laceweight/2-ply version - 2 x 100g/800m of BFL Purest Lace in Foxgloves at Dusk, on 3.50mm circular needles. Finished size after blocking - 66cm (26 inches) wide by 188cm (76 inches) long. 

Purists will enjoy working the design in pure wool yarns, as they do show off the lace stitches particularly well, but other fibres and blends can be used very successfully, as long as they block well.

The stole is ideal as an introduction to Shetland lace but not recommended for a beginner to lace as, although it is knitted on a garter stitch ground, there are not many rest (plain) rows in the pattern! It’s made using the modern centre-out method, starting with a provisional cast on and working the main centre pattern which is the easiest of the Shetland stitches used. Another slightly more complex design is then worked at both ends, followed by a third still more challenging design to complete the main part of the stole. A knitted-on edging is then worked flat in rows by using the held stitches at either end of the stole and picking up stitches along each long edge, with just a few stitches to be grafted together when the edging is complete. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to custom order your yarn for this project. Julie recommends a yarn which is not too variegated or multi-coloured, as these don’t always suit a garter stitch ground. 

This pattern is copyright Julie Harris Designs and for personal use only, and may not be copied or distributed without my permission. Knitted items made from this pattern may not be sold or produced commercially.

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