Crossing the Bow Stole by Vikki Perkins

Crossing the Bow Stole

Knitting
April 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 13 rows = 2 inches
in lace pattern stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1595 - 1610 yards (1458 - 1472 m)
One Size
English
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This pattern reminded me of the architecture of the Peace Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Bow River here in Calgary. This is a very comfy stole with just a little bit of lace to add some flare. It is a great wrap for our cool Canadian fall season.

Difficulty - Easy

Skills used - Knit, purl, increasing, decreasing

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Length: 150 cm / 59 inches
Width: 55 cm / 19.75 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
9 stitches and 13 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
est. 800 g / 28 oz. (1600 m / 1752 yds

Yarn
Colour 1: Estelle Worsted 200 m / 100 g (219 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Q61238 Party Pink. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Colour 2: Estelle Worsted 200 m / 100 g (219 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Q61236 Blossom. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Colour 3: Estelle Worsted 200 m / 100 g (219 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Q61239 Peony. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Colour 4: Estelle Worsted 200 m / 100 g (219 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour Q61202 Ecru.
Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle