Tilting Towers by Belinda Harris-Reid

Tilting Towers

Knitting
March 2023
Lace ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
875 - 984 yards (800 - 900 m)
when washed and blocked - length: 202cm, width: 70cm
English
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TILTING TOWERS in one skein of lace. The blocks zig zag; tilting in an Escher-like style; making your eyes do a dance while focussing on the motif. Garter stitch borders lock the holey grid together and frame the shawl.

Uncomplicated and effortless to make – a rhythmic pattern repeat that is soothing to work; just a simple rectangle; no seams and two threads to sew in - one at the beginning and one at the end.

Cast-off loosely. I do suggest you block rigorously; wet thoroughly, lie out on a towel to dry naturally making sure to pull out to define shape.

YOU WILL NEED
1 x 100g FINE COBBLESTONE, 800m/100g (60% superwash merino, 20% silk, 10% yak)
4mm needles + sewing-up needle

GAUGE: 20sts and 24rows to 10cm on 4mm needles

FINISHED SIZE: when washed and blocked - length: 202cm, width: 70cm

ABBREVIATIONS
k: knit | p: purl | st(s): stitch(es) | R: row
yo: yarn over, starting at front of work pass yarn over needle to back. When you reach a yo on next row, k as directed. This should create a hole.
sl1: slip a st without working from left to right needle
sl1pw: slip a st purlwise (with yarn to front) without working from left to right needle - move yarn to back (through needles, not around the needle). Do not create a new st.
psso: pass slipped st over
k2tog: k 2sts together as one st