Panoramic Spire by Lindsay Lewchuk

Panoramic Spire

Knitting
August 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
525 - 536 yards (480 - 490 m)
S (L)
English

Play with color to enhance the visual effects short row swings create in Panoramic Spire. Either end sports a spire effect while a long smooth vista travels through the middle. Dubbed “Swing Theory” - work solid stripes through the middle section and alternating thick / thin stripes on either edge, where the wonderment of short rows does all the hard work. The half-donut shape comprises easy Stockinette knitting with a touch of lace to provide a little knitting interest.

The tech edited and test knit intermediate level pattern is fully written with a how-to video for transitioning from the I-cord to the body and schematic.

Sizes: Small (Large)

Finished Measurements:
Inner arc: 24.5 (32)”/ 62.5 (81)cm
Outer arc: 72.5 (80)”/ 184 (203)cm
Depth (both): 13.5”/ 34cm

Materials:
2 skeins worth of Eco-Stitch Sport, shown in MC Pewter, CA Vintage Rose, CB Dark Grey, & CC Dark Pink
Single skein info: Hand dyed 100% linen Sport; 268yds/ 245m per 100g/ 3.53oz
US 5/ 3.75mm circular needles
Yarn needle
11 stitch markers - 6 for mA and 5 for mB

Blocked Gauge:
19 sts and 26 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may impact final size and yardage requirements.

Special Notes:

  • Color It: have fun with color! You can use two colors or 12. The sample shows 4 colors.
  • Fit It: for a full overlapping style, work size Large (shown). For a style where the edges just meet up or overlap a little, work size Small.
  • Increase It: when working a kfb, remember to replace the removed marker between working into the front and working into the back. This keeps the center of each section marked.
  • Mark It: two styles of stitch markers are recommended to distinguish between the increase markers (As) and the segment markers (Bs).
  • Watch It: check out the video demonstration of how to pick up stitches from an I-cord in the Knit Eco Chic blog, Stitch in Focus Pick Up and Knit from an I-cord

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