Intrical is one of those projects that is simultaneously potato chipp-y and satisfying. Intuitive lace and mosaic motifs flow seamlessly into one another as the background colors shift. Each section is perfect for a gradient set, miniskein, or favorite leftover, and the flexibility in terms of color schemes is vast. Whatever you choose, the FO is sure to be as eye-catching as it is elegant.

Worked on the bias from one end to the other, Intrical’s modular construction is easy to modify to suit preference or yardage. Pattern includes tips for altering both the width and the length.

Why “Intrical”? As I knit, watching the seamless flow of mosaic into lace and back again as the colors shifted brought a trio of words to mind: “intricate,” “integral,” and “integrated.” “Intrical” is a mash-up of all three, representing the way complicated-looking motifs come together into a whole in which each component is essential.

Lace and mosaic are both written and charted, and Intrical has been tech edited and test knit, so you can cast on with confidence!

SIZE
Length: 90.5” / 230 cm
Width: 14.5” / 37 cm

Measurements taken after firm blocking. Wrap will shrink some with wear.

YARN
Shown in Miss Babs Caroline (70% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon):
MC: 1 skein (400 yd / 365 m per 90 g / 3.2 oz skein); shown in Quicksilver
CC1-6: 1 six-skein gradient set (133 yd / 121 m per 34 g / 1.2 oz skein); shown in Cascara (Cascara, Sagrada, Frangula, Purshiana, Buckthorn, and Bearberry)

To substitute another fingering-weight yarn:
MC: approximately 293 yd / 268 m of fingering weight yarn
CC1-6: approximately 120 yd / 110 m each of fingering weight yarn

Totals include a 15% buffer.

Pattern can also be worked with smaller quantities of more yarns. Each of the panels uses just under 10 g 0.35 oz of fingering weight yarn. Pattern includes a link to a free planning worksheet.

NEEDLES
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 stitches and 12 rows of repeat for Motif Rows 11-22 (Lace) = 3.375” / 8.5 cm wide and 1.875” / 4.75 cm high after blocking. Gauge is not crucial but will affect yardage used and final dimensions.

TECHNIQUES
Single increases, single and double decreases, yarn overs, mosaic knitting. Pattern includes links to more information about required stitches and techniques.

Here’s how testers described Intrical: Potato-chippy, addictive, quick, fun, never boring, highly customizable, great for stashbusting, meditative, flexible, interesting, challenging, fascinating, colorful, engaging, soothing, versatile, cozy, restful, delightful, accessible, instructional, rhythmic, delightful, peaceful, rewarding, intriguing, enticing, a 10 on the “fun scale,” and “looks like it required blood, sweat, and tears when it really just needs a bit of attention and counting.”

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