Originally published in the Classic Elite Yarn web-letter, which sadly no longer exists, Utsukushii is now available as an individual pdf pattern in my usual style and format.

Utsukushii means lovely or beautiful in Japanese, and this lovely long cloudlike stole is knit in silk and alpaca blend laceweight yarn, featuring a Japanese Feather lace pattern framing simple stockinette panels. The lace stitch pattern undulates gently from side to side, creating a feeling of lightness and movement. Knit at an open gauge on larger needles, and generous enough to enfold you comfortingly, Utsukushii is a warm yet weightless wrap that lends loveliness to any occasion.

Techniques & Skills Used: longtail CO, knit/purl, easy lace; instructions are both fully written and charted.

Size: 64” length and 22” depth, customizable to accommodate varying amounts of yardage.

Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 440 yards/402m/50g), shown in Perfect Storm; 2 skeins, or approximately 880 yards of laceweight yarn.

Other Materials: US 7 (4.5mm) 24” circular or straight needles, or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (11); Yarn needle.

Gauge: 18 st and 23 rows/4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical for this project, however a different gauge may result in a smaller or larger finished stole, and different yardage requirements.

Thank you to the lovely ladies at Classic Elite Yarn, for everything they’ve done for fiber over the years.