Tri-light Kerchief: Extended Cut
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| Show in colors: Cotton Gin and Gun Powder |
My Tri-light kerchief offers a splash of color to any outfit. Knit from the center out, two triangles become one, larger version. This shawl technique is a favorite of mine because it miraculously takes shape before your eyes as you knit. It seems complicated until you try it — then, a few rows in it’ll make sense. I talk more about this method here.
Often though, it’s not a new-to-you technique that makes for a more dynamic project — the ol’ standbys that can pack a lot of visual punch! Take for example: stripes.
Above is Tri-light made following the instructions on the label of Cotton-ish. It’s simple in a solid, but still interesting because of the juxtaposition of a bulkier texture (made with garter stitch) against a loftier, lace edging. Add a contrasting color (a dark one if you’re going for funky) and stripe the lace — while also extending the lace for several repeats — and you get a surprisingly different look!
Make this project, then make it your own. Get the pattern here and the yarn at select Jo-ann Stores and on Bernat.com.
xx,
Vickie
Love this! Thank you for the free pattern!
I am on the edging part of this kerchief. On the first row the pattern says “Knit to end of row” — do you really mean to knit this or should I do the same “yo K1” at the end as in the other rows?
The first part of the tutorial was very good. I am having a hard time figuring out how to do the edging on Tri-light. It seems like you are missing where to place the markers, I gather there should be 4 in place.
Thanks Rosemary