Working a combination of simple slipped stitches and yarnover results in a textured fabric with interest on both sides. Two gradient yarns are worked in opposite directions—one from dark to light, the second from light to dark—creating a striking ombré effect with the darkest shades at the two bottom edges. The simple rectangular shape showcases the hypnotic color pattern.

FINISHED SIZE
16” (40.5 cm) wide and 54” (137 cm) long.

YARN
Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Shown here: KnitCircus Trampoline (100% superwash merino wool; 440 yd 402 m/3½ oz 100 g): Pumpkin Spice Latte (MC), 1 skein; Orange You Glad (CC), 1 skein.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20 sts and 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) in patt, blocked.

NOTES
• The stole is worked in one piece from end to end.
• All four sides are worked with yarn over edgings for easy blocking—the blocking wires can be threaded through the yarnovers.
• Stitches are always slipped with yarn at the wrong side of work.
• Colors change every two rows; loosely carry the unused yarn along the right edge.

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