Elemental Changes Shetland Stole

HeartStrings knitting pattern #H53

The elements of design in this lovely knitted masterpiece are merely three traditional Shetland lace motifs. It is the simple change in sequencing the order amongst the repeated motifs that produces the seemingly complex designs of negative and positive space.

Instructions are included for a small delicate scarf and for stoles in 3 widths. All are made in one piece from end to end with edging knitted as you go.

Medium width stole shown in Kraemer Yarns Sarah, 60% Suri alpaca 40% domestic Merino, color natural.

Small delicate scarf shown in Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace, 70% alpca 30%silk, color 2910. Check WHERE TO BUY for HeartStrings Retailers, or buy here — Printed pattern: $6 plus s&h Shopatron will locate a retailer to fill your order promptly. Instant PDF download: $7 Upon payment by charge card, you may access the download link in your Shopatron account at any time. If you prefer payment by PayPal, please check for availability through one of the other HeartStrings licensed download sites. Cast on or +Queue at

Stitch instructions are both charted and written out. Recommended for experienced lace knitters and confident intermediates only. The small scarf can be used as a practice piece before attempting the larger projects.

4 sizes: Small delicate scarf through extra-wide stole: 7" x 42" through 25" x 78". Allow 185 - 1125 yards of lace weight yarn. 20 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches finished blocked gauge over center section stitch patterns; size US 5 /3.75 mm needles suggested.

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See more Knitted Lace Scarf and Stole patterns in the Jackie E-S Design Collections.