We live in a world where it feels like a lot of the time we’re supposed to outshine one another. Social media encourages us to put our best possible selves on display, edited until they’re unrecognizable if necessary. Marketing messages invite us to compare our lives to some company’s manufactured ideal and figure out what’s lacking.

What if, instead, the way Shineout’s diamond border cuts boldly through the lines around it, we decided to shine out into the world with whoever we are, just as we are, with whatever it is that makes us unique?

The Shineout Wrap is worked in two pieces and then joined using the three-needle bind-off. Symmetrical increases create triangular halves, one side of which is then bound off while the other is extended on the bias. Bands of diamond lace interrupt straight eyelet lines. Both motifs are geometric enough to handle heavily speckled yarn, and the pattern includes a link to a weight-based planning worksheet that will help you plan a version with more than two colors, if that’s your cup of tea. Want to alter the length or width? The pattern will help you there, too.

Lace is both written and charted.

SIZE
Length: 77” / 195.5 cm
Width: 22.5” / 57 cm
Measurements taken after firm blocking.

YARN
Shown in The Kinetic Knitter Yarns Fancy Sock (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 435 yd / 398 m per 100 g / 3.53 oz skein)
MC: 2 skeins, shown in Vineyard
CC: 1 skein, shown in Majestic

To substitute another fingering-weight yarn:
MC: 855 yd / 782 m of fingering weight yarn
CC: 433 yd / 396 m of fingering weight yarn

Totals include a 15% buffer.

NEEDLES
Two pairs of US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge; 40” / 100 cm or longer circular needles are recommended to accommodate large number of stitches

Optional: Additional needle (circular, straight, or DPN) of the same or similar size for Three-Needle Bind-Off. You may also use the non-working end of one of the pairs holding the live stitches.

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker, 1 removable stitch marker (optional), tapestry needle

GAUGE
Center Setup Rows 1-14 = 4.75” / 12 cm wide across the bottom and 2.75” / 7 cm tall up the center after firm blocking. Gauge is not crucial but will affect yardage used and final dimensions.

TECHNIQUES
Single increases, single and double decreases, yarn overs, three-needle bind-off. Pattern includes links to more information about required stitches and techniques.

Here’s how testers described Shineout: Addicting, sophisticated, intriguing, versatile, interesting, striking, meditative, creative, repetitive (in a good way!), elegant, looks more complicated than it is, soothing, squishy, cozy, rewarding, engaging, satisfying, classy, compelling, fast moving, chic, wearable, intuitive, relaxing, easy, fun, quick, never boring, exciting, well written, a “brilliant” pattern, and “adapts well to heavier yarn.“

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