Deconstruction by Kate Kuckro

Deconstruction

Knitting
January 2007
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch before fulling
US 9 - 5.5 mm
930 yards (850 m)
18" wide and 65" long, after felting
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

Interweave SKU: EP1199

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
The designer drops her stitches rhythmically in this fulled mohair wrap, creating a holey, deconstructed fabric - in a variegated natural yarn, the effect is contemporary in an ageless silhouette. Pull the rectangle through two holes at one end to tie yourself in.

Finished Size: About 18” wide and 65” long, after felting

Yarn: Fiesta Yarns Heaven (64% mohair, 28% wool, 8% nylon; 310 yd 284 m/57 g): vanilla, 3 skeins

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge:

  • 13 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st before fulling
  • about 18 sts and 33 rows = 4” after fulling

Needles: Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 11 (8 mm) needles

Notions: Sharp scissors, Yarn needle

Originally Published: Knitscene, Spring 2007