Haematoxylum subtly combines elements from the first three patterns in the 2016 club, all of which were inspired by the abstract forms and textures of trees. The shape and construction echo my popular Marin design, resulting in a project that’s fun to knit and easy to wear.

Yarn overs next to the geometric lace edging increase from the cast on tip to the full width. The straight centre section adds a decrease to compensate for this increase and includes three stockinette wedges shaped with short rows. These wedges lengthen the bottom edge and allow it to lay flat, or wrap comfortably around your shoulders. For the final section the decrease compensating for the yarn over is changed to a double decrease, to reduce the stitches back down to match the initial point.

Yarn
350 yds / 320m of fingering weight yarn with good drape that blocks well

Shown in Shilasdair 3 ply sock yarn (80% wool, 20% nylon), 317 yds / 290m, 100g) in Briar Rose

Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm 24” / 60cm or longer circular

Gauge
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in st st blocked aggressively vertically

Sizing
Finished length at top: 58” / 147.5cm
Finished depth at widest point: 131/2” / 34.5cm