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kristin omdahl
innovative designs to WRAP, DRAPE, AND TIE
wrapsody A k n i t t i n g
includesinstructional
DVD
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a knitting Wrapsody 3
sand dollarBELTED LACE CAPE
YARNDK weight (#3 Light).
shown here: Green Mountain SpinneryComfort Cotton (20% organic cotton,80% fine wool; 180 yd [164 m]/2 oz):#6714 maize, 10 skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32"(40 and 80 cm) circular (cir). Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain thecorrect gauge.
NOTIONSMarkers (m); stitch holders; tapestryneedle.
GAUGE
21 stitches and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm)in lace pattern, blocked.
FINISHED SIZE
About 50" (127 cm) in diameter and
22" (56 cm) long.
Inspired by the geometric pattern of sand dollars along the beach,
I set out to create an overlapped fabric that incorporated slits for arm-
holes or belt loops. The result is this cape, which is shaped as a large
circle with a front opening. The yoke is a beautiful, easy-to-memorize
flower-petal lace pattern that is worked from the neck down. To form
the slits, the yoke is divided into strips that are knitted individually, then
overlapped and joined in a garter-stitch band at the bottom. A simple
picot bind-off adds a delicate look to the hem. Wear this piece as a tra-ditional cape or use the slits as armholes or belt loops to create wide
flowing sleeves.
materialsnotes
• When blocking the cape into a large flatcircle, utilize the picot hem for accuratepinning.
• To make working this pattern easier, placemarkers after each repeat on the first row,then slip markers every row as you cometo them.
• See the accompanying DVD for a demon-stration on working the overlapped panelsand picot bind-off.
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a knitting Wrapsody 5
tree of life EMBROIDERED RUANA
YARNWorsted weight (#4 Medium).
shown here: The Fibre CompanyRoad to China (65% baby alpaca,15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere;69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 4 skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 10 (6 mm). Adjust needlesize if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.
NOTIONSTapestry needle.
GAUGE
About 11 stitches and 18 rows = 4"(10 cm) in bias-stitch pattern.
FINISHED SIZE
About 54" (137 cm) wide and 24"(61 cm) long at point.
This ruana pays fiber homage to Tim Parish’s painting Tree of Life, and
I learned to knit intarsia specifically to create the contrasting trunk.
The free-form swirling tree branches are added with chain-stitch em-
broidery after the piece is knitted. The body of this ruana is knitted in
a reversible non-curling texture stitch, but the tree trunk is knitted in
stockinette stitch to blend with the embroidery and to contrast against
the textured background. Box pleats in the yoke and a self-tie belt pro-
vide shaping and design details on the front. The yarn, a merino rovingwool that is airy and soft, provides plenty of texture for hiding the loose
ends woven in the wrong side.
materialsnotes
• See the accompanying DVD fora demonstration on working thepleats.
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contentsIntroduction
Scarves
i do Diamond Lace Scarf
melange Crochet-Look Scarf
lucky clover Reversible Scarf with
Four-Petal Cutouts
nerina Ruched and Ruffle Scarf
echo Reversible Drop-Stitch Mobius
Wraps
anouk Leather-Laced Raglan Cape
sand dollar Belted Lace Cape
infinity Cardi-Wrap with Sleeves
tree of life Embroidered Ruana
rings of cables Oval Shrug
summit American Yak Wrap
I Do: Diamond Lace Scarf
Anouk: Leather-Laced Raglan Cape
Summit: American Yak Wrap
Warrior Wings: Cinched-Edge Shawl Infinity: Cardi-wrap with Sleeves
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Flamenco: Ruffled Drawstring Skirt
Lucky Clover: Reversible Scarf withFour-Petal Cutouts
Serpentine: Serpentine-Edged Reversible Shawlette
Echo: Reversible Drop-Stitch MobiusArcelia: Pleated Wrap Skirt
Shawls
lelani Flower Motif Shawl
serpentine Serpentine-Edged
Reversible Shawlette
tama Bead-Encrusted Seashell
Shawlette
warrior wings Cinched-Edge Shawl
tide pool Spiral Lace Shawl
Skirts
flamenco Ruffled Drawstring Skirt
arcelia Gypsy Wrap Skirt
Glossary
Sources
Bibliography
Index
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Celebrate the knitted stitch in garments featuring simple shapes with
A Knitting Wrapsody. Designer Kristin Omdahl showcases her s ignature
motif designs and experimental construction in 18 beautiful scraves,
wraps, skirts, and shawls. In A Knitting Wrapsody, you’ll also find elegant
patterns that incorporate reversible stitch patterns, unique knitted
edgings, and other clever elements. Sidebars throughout cover key
techniques such as reversible stitches and interesting closures.
On the enclosed bonus DVD, Kristin demonstrates new
or unusual knitting techniques step-by-step and will help
build your skills in edgings, stitch motifs, constructions,and more.
With her passionate attention to stitch detail and
one-of-a-kind motif designs, Kristin offers a wide range of
projects in A Knitting Wrapsody for a variety of skill levels and time
commitments. Expand your wardrobe with bold, stylish shapes and add
form-flattering pieces perfect for layering.
Paperback with DVD
8½ x 9, 136 pages
ISBN 978-1-59668-307-5
$24.95
Available February 2011
kristin omdahl designs knit and crochet garments and patterns under her
label KRISTIN and distributes her own line of patterns and knits from her website,
styledbykristin.com, and to yarn stores. She designs for several knit and crochet
magazines and book publishers and teaches knit and crochet techniques for private
lessons and workshops. Kristin creates designs for a variety of yarn companies,
including Plymouth Yarn, Cherry Tree Hill, and Tilli Tomas, and has published
designs in Interweave Crochet, Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Crochet Today, andCrochet! . She is the author of Wrapped in Crochet and Crochet So Fine.
wrap yourselfin unique knittedscarves, shawls, and skirts
includes
instructional DVD