Diamonds of the Universe by Paola Albergamo

Diamonds of the Universe

Knitting
October 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1000 - 1200 yards (914 - 1097 m)
One size
English Italian
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Diamonds of the Universe is a stole featuring an elegant graphic brioche pattern over a garter stitch background.
I gave this name to the pattern because when I knitted it I was following a docuseries about the Solar System and its Planets.
And actually, this stole is something stellar!
You can choose to leave it simple or to add tassels for more drama.
Working this piece implies some advanced brioche techniques, but the result is absolutely worth the effort!



Finished size: 180 cm length and 35 cm width. (70.75” length and 13.75” width).

Yarn
LC: Aquilana stoppino Fingering (100% wool; 437 yards 400 m/100 gr) col. Lilla, approx 400m.
DC1: Holst Garn Titicaca Alpaca (100% Alpaca; 437 yards 400 m/50 gr), col. 44 Gladioli, approx 400 m.
DC2: Lana Grossa Silkhair Uni (70% Superkid Mohair, 30% Silk; 229.5 yards 210 m/25 g), col. 100, approx 400 m.
Note: In my sample, DC1 and DC2 are held together. If you want, you can substitute them with 400 m (approx 437 yds) of fingering weight yarn.

Needles
3.5 mm /US 4 circular knitting needles.
(or size needed to obtain gauge).

Notions
11 markers.
1 removable marker.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Gauge
20 stitches and 38 rows = 10x10 cm (4”) in garter stitch.
Note: Gauge is not critical for this project.