Ginkgo Lariat by Andrea Babb

Ginkgo Lariat

Knitting
April 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
100 yards (91 m)
21" excluding leaves
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP6396

A simple leaf pattern in multiple sizes embellishes a simple lariat necklace. This quick piece is the perfect pattern for that single skein of sparkly yarn.

Needle note: Pattern calls for US size 1 (2.5 mm) knitting needles. The metric size of US 1 needles varies. A metric size of 2.5 mm is usually size US 1.5, with US 1 needles being only 2.25 mm.

Finished Size: 21” excluding leaves.

Yarn: Berroco Seduce (47% rayon, 25% linen, 17% silk, 11% nylon; 100 yd [92 m]/1½ oz [40 g]): #4418 sea spray, 1 skein.

Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine

Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 32 sts and 52 rows = 4” in St st. Gauge isn’t critical for this project.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2012