Tidal Currents by Gretha Mensen

Tidal Currents

Knitting
April 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in cable/lace pattern, blocked.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
273 - 328 yards (250 - 300 m)
Approx. 59" ( 150 cm) wingspan along top edge 9.5” (24 cm) width. Size is adjustable.
English
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INFO
Let your stitches flow like the tide with this enchanting design, inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the ocean. Twisting cables mimic the rolling waves, while delicate eyelets capture the lightness of water bubbles dancing on the surface.

This pattern blends movement and elegance, offering an engaging knit that balances structure with openness, just like the sea itself. Whether you’re drawn to the calming repetition of the stitches or the dynamic interplay of textures, this design invites you to immerse yourself in the soothing art of knitting, one wave at a time.

Perfect for those who love the ocean’s beauty and the magic of intricate-looking stitchwork, this piece is a joy to knit and wear, bringing a touch of coastal inspiration wherever you go.

YARN knitted in one strand of each held together.
Lamana Roma (80% cashmere, 20% silk, 20 gr-175yds/160m),
2 balls,
and
Lamana Modena (70% wool, 30% cashmere, 25 gr-366yds/335m), 1 ball.

Sample yardage of each (273yds/250m) in color 62, Rose Quartz.
Or any sport/DK weight yarn: approx. 273-328yds (250-300m) total.

MATERIALS
24” (minimum 60 cm) circular or straight needles.
US 6 (4.0 mm).
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In cable/lace pattern, 24 stitches x 32 rows.
Gauge is not crucial at all, but will affect final size and yardage.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 59” ( 150 cm) wingspan along top edge 9.5” (24 cm) width.

ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments are provided in the pattern.

Different sizes and fits can also be achieved by altering yarn weight and/or needle size(s).