Dust Devils
knitting pattern

A pretty, swirling stitch pattern rises in columns along the length of this airy scarf or stole in three sizes (petite/medium/tall) to add interest for a day outfit or drama with evening wear. Worked with basic lace stitches, the pattern carries the shading of a heathered yarn along its curvy lines; the movement is further accented by furrows of reverse stockinettte ribs to add depth. Overall, the pattern is simple to work with WS rows in knit and purl—it’s a great beginning lace project or good travel knitting for more experienced knitters.

Suggested Yarns:
Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Chebris Lace, Ginny Sport, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Hempshaugh Lace, or Fresh Lace

   
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Heavy: 10.5(15.5, 21) inches wide and 60(68, 76) inches in length 

Light: 9.5(14, 18.5) inches wide and 60(68, 76) inches in length 

Yarn Requirements: Heavy: 500(750, 1200) yards

Light: 500(800, 1300) yards 

Heavy: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked)

21 sts and 23 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern (washed and stretched lightly to block)

Light: 30 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked)

23 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern (washed and stretched lightly to block)

   
Needles:

Heavy: size 7US (4.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge

Light: size 6US (4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge