Spring Fiesta by Janet Weston

Spring Fiesta

Knitting
May 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
375 - 425 yards (343 - 389 m)
One size
English
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Simple is the word for spring and summer. Spring Fiesta is a simple knit with just enough beads to dress up but not overwhelm. Enjoy your spring and summer but do it with something lacy (and knitted!)

Spring is always welcome and we want to celebrate with style. Fiesta Spring is a side-to-side construction shawl/scarf. A simple lace design with incorporated bead accents makes this a perfect spring or summer accessory.

Spring Fiesta developed when I wanted to make a side to side crescent and most of them that I found were all in garter stitch. Fearing boredom and an unfinished work in progress I got out my stitch books and created Spring Fiesta! A simple design with a linear look this could be your go-to scarf for all occasions.

Fiesta Spring is 58 inches long and 15 inches deep at the center back.
Use a hand painted yarn with a subtle bead selection or use a bead that pops lots of color and attention either one works with this design.

Materials needed
Stitch markers
Size 6 needles
Darning needle for hiding ends
96 Beads if used as written. These beads are part of the pattern line and can support a bit more contrast if you like the design to pop more. More beads can be added to the edging so adjust accordingly if you decide to use them.
Fingering weight yarn- 400 yards approximately
Sport weight yarn- approximately 400 yards the sample knit used 388 yards.

Stitches used: Knit, purl, K2tog, SSK, 5-into 5, make front, M1L, Yarn over, Double decrease- two options are given. Place beads.

A special thank you to my test knitter Shannon Sanchez of InSkein Yarns.