Aligning Angles
Aligning Angles
by Mia Rinde
Purple shawl used 2 skeins BC A study of angles in beads and lace, showcasing my
Garn Silkbloom Extra Fino [55% passion for mathematics. I sometimes compare math with
Merino, 45% Silk, 328yd/300m
knitting, both lace and equations can be overwhelming at
per 50g] on 3.5 mm (US 4)
needles. first glimpse. However, once broken down into sections
Blocked size is 127 x 64 x 122 cm of knits, purls or multiplications, a new world opens up
(50 x 25 x 48 inches). Gauge: 20 to us that is surprisingly attainable.
stitches = 10 cm in stockinette.
Aligning Angles has many straight angles in the motifs
Pink shawl used 1 skein
SweetGeorgia Yarns SeaSilk Lace
but the shawl has extra increases on the borders giving
[60% Plant fiber, 40% Silk it more of a heart-shape. About 900 beads are required, I
700yd/640m per 115 g] on like to add them using a tiny crochet hook.
3.75mm (US 5) needles.
Blocked size is 132 x 69 x 130 cm
(52 x 27 x 51 inches). Gauge: 19
stitches = 10 cm in stockinette.
Stockinette Start, rows 1-72 Bind off on row 145: knit 2, slip stitches back
Odd numbered rows: knit 3, yarn over, knit to onto left needle and knit 2 together through
center stitch, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit back loop, *knit 1, slip 2 stitches back onto
until 3 stitches remain, yarn over, knit 3. left needle, knit 2 together through back loop*
repeat until there is 1 stitch left, break yarn and
Even numbered rows: knit 3, yarn over, purl to pull it through the last loop.
last 3 stitches, yarn over, knit 3.
Soak in water. Block to desired size, remember
Aligning Angles, rows 73-143 that it’s not a triangle. Weave in ends.
Odd numbered rows: knit 3, work Aligning
Angles, knit 1, mirror Aligning Angles, knit 3.
Stockinette Start
Row number Stitch count
Stockinette Start
B
Aligning Angles II
Aligning Angles I
Aligning Angles I
Legend