The first in in our Graduating Stripes Series, similar to the Sonar Shawl and Trilinear, but very unique in construction.

This spectacular rectangle shaped wrap is knit in the round from the center out with widening, contrasting stripes with NO purl stitches.

Worked completely in the round beginning with Judy’s Magic Cast On and edged with attached I-Cord. Directions are written and stripe patterns are charted.

The nature of the pattern makes it perfect for bold and colorful yarns.

Stunning String Studio is offering Diffraction kits in your choice of yarn base and over 125 stock colors. Order yours here.

Skills: Knitting in the round (Magic Loop, Two-Circs), increases, Judy’s Magic Cast-On, attached I-cord, working simple chart or written instructions

Sizes: Blocked measurements: 62 x 22 (21, 25) in., (157 x 56 (53, 64) cm)
Yarn:
Lace: Stunning String Studio, Lavish Lace (925 yds/846m, 100g skein, 100% Superwash Merino), MC: Pink Peony, 1 skein, CC: Bon Voyage, 1 skein, Or any lace weight yarn: MC: 500 yds (457 m); CC: 700 yds (640 m).
Fingering: Stunning String Studio, Stunning Superwash (475 yds/434m, 100g skein, 100% Superwash Merino), MC: Lake Effect, 1 skein; CC: Coffee Beans, 1 skein,
Or any fingering weight yarn: MC: 450 yds/411m; CC: 350 yds/320m.
Worsted: Stunning String Studio, Legacy (215 yds/197m, 100g skein, 100% Superwash Merino), MC: 2 skeins; CC: 2 skeins, Or any heavy worsted weight yarn: MC: 300 yds/274m; CC: 425 yds/380m

Needles: US 3 (7, 9) (3.25 (4.5, 5.5) mm) 47” (120 cm) circular needle(s); or size required to obtain gauge

Gauge: 18.5 (16, 13) sts & 33 (28, 18) rows = 4” (10 cm) in blocked circular knit stitch. Although, gauge is not critical, it will effect overall size. Improper gauge will result in unexpected final size and yarn usage.