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Luxe Life
luxe life
Tiny sequins and beads adorn this lacy silk and mohair wrap for a quietly dazzling look.
LACY CAPELET
Tilly Thomas produces some of the classiest and loveliest novelty yarns on the market today. My rule of thumb when designing with embellished fibers is the simpler shape the better to let the yarn shine.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Disco Lights by Tilli Tomas, 3 1/2oz/100g hanks, each approx 225yd/209m (spun silk/sequins)
• 1 hank each in atmosphere (A) and natural (C) YARN WT = 4
Symphony Lace with Beads & Glitter by Tilli Tomas, TKoz/TKg hanks, each approx 345yd/316m (kid mohair/nylon/wool) YARN WT = 1
• 1 hank in parchment (B)
Plié by Tilli Tomas, 1 3/4oz/50g hanks, each approx 120yd/110m (spun silk)
• 1 hank in natural (D) YARN WT = 4
GAUGE
13 sts and 24 rnds to 4”/10cm over leaf st using 2 strands of yarn A and B held tog and size 8 (5mm) circular needle.
Take time to check gauge.
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- First published: October 2012
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