Perfect for tossing on over a summer dress or even a bathing suit, this lacy stole will see you through summer in style, while the scarf size is ideal for a splash of color on a warm day. The naturally biasing Tunisian crochet stitch pattern creates a texture reminiscent of macramé, and a knotted fringe provides the perfect vintage-inspired finish.

In this interesting hybrid technique, each row has a forward pass where you pick up loops on a long hook, then a return pass where you work across those stitches and end with just one loop on your hook. Both the scarf and wrap are worked flat from one short end to the other, and the stitch pattern is simple enough for a beginner. The stitch is both written and charted, and full instructions are given for the knotted fringe. Yarns that have a crisp feel, like linen, cotton, or silk, work well in this design.

The fringe takes 100 (210) yards of yarn, so if you will not add fringe you can adjust the yardage needed.

This design is part of The Sun and Fog Summer 2021 collection and is available as part of that ebook, or as a single PDF pattern through Kira K Designs.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 60” / 152.5 cm not including fringe
Width: 8 (15)“ / 20.5 (38) cm scarf (wrap)

YARN
Fingering weight yarn: 500 (930) yds / 457 (850) m; 110 (210) / 101 (192) m for fringe
Yarn used in sample: Seismic Cellular (60% organic cotton/40% linen; fingering weight; 380 yds/347.5 m per 100 g skein)
Color: Chamomile; 2 (3) skeins for a scarf (wrap)

HOOKS
US G / 4mm Tunisian crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Pins (for blocking)
Tapestry needle

CONTRIBUTORS
Thank you to Eva and Seismic Yarn for their generous support!

Models: Marjorie Gelin Goodwin and Kira Dulaney

Free Spirit Stole is one of eight designs in The Sun and Fog Summer 2021 Collection - MEADOW
Meadow features knit and crochet designs from Northern California creators that showcase the aesthetics of summer meadows in fiber form. We’re honored to spotlight local designers and to be supported by small local businesses who offered yarn support for this collection.