Thanks for your patience. The rectangular version of my Ulmus pattern is finally ready.
The pattern is written for three sizes ranging from a scarf sized 11" wide to a generous 24" wide shawl. The length is easily customized, my sample shawl is 24x68" and instructions are given for working the 68" length. I used most of two skeins of the MC (STR Lightweight in Mossay) for that size.
After getting a few requests from knitters who are uncomfortable with charts, I decided to do both written and charted instructions for this pattern. You will also find instructions on a version of this shawl with fringe in place of the lace border for a more casual look. (I personally love a bit of sassy fringe.)
This lovely version was knit by test knitter Andrea. Thanks Andrea! Hers is worked in Koigu KPPPM and Spud and Chloe Fine. Andrea made the medium size, although hers is a little smaller than the measurements on the pattern since the yarns are a bit finer than STR.
I really like the versatility of a rectangular shawl. It may be worn scarf-like as pictured above or as a wrap. I know we'll be wearing ours quite a bit this fall and winter.
Ulmus Rectangle
Sizes: S,
M, L
Finished Measurements: 11[14, 24]” x 68” (or
desired length)
Needles: US
5 (3.75mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 20
stitches = 4”(10cm) in slipped stitch pattern “Body Chart”. Be sure to block your swatch!
Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Socks That Rock Lightweight,
100% Superwash Merino, 360 yrds/329m per 4.5 oz/127g Skein.
MC: Mossay
1(2,2) skeins.
CC: Blue Moonstone 1(1, 2) skeins
Additional Materials:
Crochet Hook Size 4mm
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn (cotton yarn in a
weight similar to the project yarn works best.)
Place Markers
Price: $6.00 US
GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Brianna | September 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM
they're gorgeous! i love the idea of adding fringe instead of the leaf border. fringe is totally sassy :)
Posted by: mai | September 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Wow, those are stunning. Isnt it amazing how many different and beautiful iterations can come from one fabulous pattern. The combinations and colour shades give this pattern a timeless quality - I actually think this pattern deserves some sort of award; it is genius.
Posted by: Hookie, UK | September 16, 2009 at 02:11 PM
This pattern is great and the color go so well together.
Posted by: RisaJ | September 17, 2009 at 11:28 AM
These are gorgeous. I hope I find the time to knit myself a rectangular Ulmus...I think I'd get a lot of use out of one!
Posted by: whitney | September 17, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Very pretty, as always! Love it!
Posted by: Debbie | September 18, 2009 at 07:22 AM
You are such an amazing designer. Why do you not have a book out yet?!
Posted by: tiennie | September 19, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Lovely, and so inviting right about now!
Posted by: ali | September 19, 2009 at 11:11 PM
I really love how this pattern looks; so much less intimidating for me than triangular shawls/wraps. Is there any finishing work?
Posted by: ~leah g~ | September 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM