Blue Grass by Melanie Rice

Blue Grass by Melanie Ricehis design represents some small comforts like the sound of rain, going outside for walks, newly sprouting plants, & trying to take a few moments each day to notice little things that are good. Blue Grass can function as a shawl or scarf; the trapezoid shape has a lace center panel flanked by slowly increasing garter stitch sides. Wrap and turn short rows (with NO picking up the wraps) help shape this interesting piece. Wrong side rows have simple

his design represents some small comforts like the sound of rain, going outside for walks, newly sprouting plants, & trying to take a few moments each day to notice little things that are good.

Blue Grass can function as a shawl or scarf; the trapezoid shape has a lace center panel flanked by slowly increasing garter stitch sides. Wrap and turn short rows (with NO picking up the wraps) help shape this interesting piece. Wrong side rows have simple patterning.  Flowing fringe adds a bit of romanticism, too.

Use either charts or the full written instructions. The design is suitable for fingering or sport weight yarns; be sure to adjust yardage requirements when making substitutions.  Pattern is written in American terminology.

Kit includes pattern and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here.  Pattern only selection includes PDF file only.  

 Heavy Lace Weight/Super Fine Weight to  Sport Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN:  Bio Balance by BC Garn (55% Wool / 45% Organic Cotton; 50g/246 yds): 4 Skeins.  Shown in Aqua. 

ALTERNATE YARN: United by Queensland Collection (55% Organic Lambswool / 45% Organic Cotton; 50g/251yds):  4 Skeins.  Beautifully heathered, organic yarn milled in Turkey that is made under GOTS certifications with the strictest guidelines.  Please know that United and Bio Balance are interchangeable and practically identical. PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please contact us prior to placing your order for color availability, and allow at least 10 business days for shipping to your location.

ALTERNATE YARN: Hempathy by Elsebeth Lavold (41% Cotton / 34% Hemp / 25% Modal; 50g/153 yds): 6 Skeins.  This yarn is both sturdy and excellent for warm climates to protect you from the night breezes.  Hempathy was chosen for its excellent stitch definition over cables and lace and its straight fibers for fringe. 

ALTERNATE YARN: Arroyo by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/335 yds): 3 Skeins.  This variegated yarn is perfect for cool climates with chilly days.  

SIZE: One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 61” long down center x Width: 4” at narrow end, 20” at widest end, after blocking without stretching.
YARDAGE: 810-900 yds
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Short Rows, Lacework

NEEDLES: Size US 6 / 4mm 24" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. 
OTHER TOOLS: Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers, Row Counter (Optional)
GAUGE: 21 stitches = 4" in garter stitch, after blocking without stretching

Wrap images courtesy of Melanie Rice Handworks.