It's pattern focus week again!
We've got some lovely Scrumptious 4ply pattern ideas for you this week, including a few with some really intriguing constructions.... so let's get started :)
Our first pick is this stunning shawl, Raindrop by Kyoko Nakayoshi (available at Fyberspates stockists), which uses just one skein of Scrumptious 4ply.
Raindrop by Kyoko Nakayoshi (image copyright Cotton and Cloud)
This is such a pretty shawl and I love the construction too, the radiating spokes of double yarn overs and increases, cleverly worked into the lace border make a nice change from more traditional triangular shapes.
If you're ready to try a more challenging knit, why not have a go at Ann Kingstone's lovely Mallorn sweater?
Mallorn by Ann Kingstone (image copyright Verity Britton)
Knitted seamlessly from the top down using Scrumptious 4ply in Gold, this sweater has a really clever construction beginning with an i-cord neck edging from which two sets of stitches are picked up, one in Scrumptious 4ply (shown in Cherry, which is visible behind the lace at the neckline) and the other in Scrumptious Lace (in Gold, to match the rest of the sweater, which is then used for the lace overlay section at the neckline). This gives a gorgeous effect which really makes the sweater stand out from the crowd, I really love the inventive construction!
If you want something a little smaller, but still with a clever and unusual construction, why not try Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham?
Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham (image copyright Louise Zass-Bangham
With no cast on or cast off, this cowl uses two contrasting shades of Scrumptious 4ply (shown in Oyster and Dandelion and Burdock) to great effect with a series of bold stripe patterns.
As we showed you last week, Scrumptious is wonderful for textured patterns as well as lace, so it work perfectly in Amanda Clark's cheerful Summer Blooms Shawl.
Summer Blooms Shawl by Amanda Clark (image copyright Amanda Clark)
Love those bobble flowers! Such a great combination of texture and lace!
If you love larger scale all over lace patterns, then Tintinhull by Jen Arnall-Cullford might be the perfect project for you.
Tinitinhull by Jen Arnall-Culliford (image copyright Jen Arnall-Culliford)
I love this beautiful and unusual lace pattern, it'd make a lovely stole to wear to a summer wedding or even bundled up round your neck on a cold day as a scarf.
Last but not least, how about this delicate lace panel cardigan, Arachne by Lien Ngo (available from Fyberspates stockists)?
Arachne by Lien Ngo (image copyright Lien Ngo)
We love the turned hems and the arrangement of lace motifs around the edges and cuffs, which make this cardigan perfect for dressing up or down. The original was knitted in a one-off hand dyed shade of Scrumptious 4ply, but we think it would be perfect in a go-with-everything shade like Denim, or for a gorgeous pop of bright colour, Azure.
Hope this has given you some inspiration!
Happy Knitting!