signature style
Theater in the Round
Nicky’s done it again: She’s transformed a simple technique—the yarn over—into wearable art. Like a nautilus shell, each medallion twists from a central point outward. A rhythmic eyelet pattern naturally increases the fabric to form the spiral.
While working on my soon-to-be released Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit, I brought a green circle scarf that I had just finished into the offices of my book publisher, Sixth&Spring Books, where the editors of Vogue Knitting happened to see it. They suggested that I design a shawl for their Winter issue. I thought the scarf pattern would translate well into a capelet made from three large circles—in cashmere, of course. You may not realize it by looking at the photo, but this show stopper comes together very quickly and easily. The version shown fits sizes Small to Large. To make it bigger, continue the spiral increases until the diameter of one medallion measures the width of your crossback (shoulder to shoulder). Just remember, this will add length as well.
Getting started: creating the perfect spiral
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| 1) After casting on eight stitches, divide them evenly over four needles, two stitches on each needle. Place a marker, as shown, to indicate the beginning of the round. |
2) Work in the pattern stitch in rounds as stated in the instructions. To work a round that begins with a yarn over, simply wrap the yarn around the RH needle, as shown, then knit the next stitch. |
3) When working from one needle to the next, work the first stitch on the next needle, then pull the yarn tight, as shown, before working the second stitch. This will keep the joins neat and even. |
Joining medallions with slip stitch
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| 1) Place the wrong sides of two medallions together on a flat surface. Insert a crochet hook under the bound-off edge on both pieces, as shown. |
2) Draw the yarn through the knitting and through the loop on the hook to complete the slip stitch. |
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Get this pattern and more in Vogue Knitting Winter 2007/08. Click here to buy.
signature style
Theater in the Round
Nicky’s done it again: She’s transformed a simple technique—the yarn over—into wearable art. Like a nautilus shell, each medallion twists from a central point outward. A rhythmic eyelet pattern naturally increases the fabric to form the spiral.
While working on my soon-to-be released Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit, I brought a green circle scarf that I had just finished into the offices of my book publisher, Sixth&Spring Books, where the editors of Vogue Knitting happened to see it. They suggested that I design a shawl for their Winter issue. I thought the scarf pattern would translate well into a capelet made from three large circles—in cashmere, of course. You may not realize it by looking at the photo, but this show stopper comes together very quickly and easily. The version shown fits sizes Small to Large. To make it bigger, continue the spiral increases until the diameter of one medallion measures the width of your crossback (shoulder to shoulder). Just remember, this will add length as well.
Getting started: creating the perfect spiral
|
|
|
| 1) After casting on eight stitches, divide them evenly over four needles, two stitches on each needle. Place a marker, as shown, to indicate the beginning of the round. |
2) Work in the pattern stitch in rounds as stated in the instructions. To work a round that begins with a yarn over, simply wrap the yarn around the RH needle, as shown, then knit the next stitch. |
3) When working from one needle to the next, work the first stitch on the next needle, then pull the yarn tight, as shown, before working the second stitch. This will keep the joins neat and even. |
Joining medallions with slip stitch
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|
|
| 1) Place the wrong sides of two medallions together on a flat surface. Insert a crochet hook under the bound-off edge on both pieces, as shown. |
2) Draw the yarn through the knitting and through the loop on the hook to complete the slip stitch. |
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Get this pattern and more in Vogue Knitting Winter 2007/08. Click here to buy.