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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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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