Crafty Diversions: Pacifica

Pacifica

by Anne Kuo Lukito

One of my favorite things about living in California is watching and listening to the ripples and breaking waves of the Pacific Ocean. This well-choreographed dance to Mother Nature’s symphony of wind, water and singing seagulls leaves me mesmerized each time. So it’s no wonder that the ocean serves as inspiration in my design.

Pacifica is a lightweight and snuggly scarf or wrap that will keep you warm whether you’re embarking on an evening beach stroll, or just wishing you were. Simple shaping in Pacifica’s body yield gentle curves which are highlighted with texture and color to emulate waves. Each end is flanked by an easy drop-stitch lace pattern commonly called (and aptly named), Seafoam Stitch.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements (2 sizes offered)

Wide Scarf (Wrap)

10.5 (17.5)” / 26.5 (44.5)cm wide (main body) and 65"/ 16.5m long

Materials

SWTC Vespera (100% hand-dyed wool, 1.75oz/ 50g, 150 yds/ 137m); Color A: 4 (6) skeins; Color B: 1 skein

1 set US #6/ 4mm straight or circular needles

Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts x 30 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in St. st.

Other Pattern Details

Detailed knitting instructions in a professionally designed layout
Instructions include both US standard and Metric measurements
Options to make a wide scarf or a full wrap
Easy-to-read font and instructions
File size: 863 KB
2 pages, full color with active links

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Dropped stitches (yarn overs)
Color changes
Simple shaping

GO TO pattern Tutorial/FAQ index.

Suggested yarn alternatives: Zitron Ecco or Ecco Aquarell, Frog Tree Alpaca Sport, Louet Merlin Sport, Shibui Sock (would make a a smaller one, use 1 size smaller than recommended needles)

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