Diamond Stole

The Diamond Stole is perfect for summer evenings to keep ones shoulders warm when wearing lightweight clothes but is also at home in the colder weather wrapped around the neck keeping the wearer snug. It is rectangular and over 2 metres (over 86 inches) in length. It can be worn in myriad ways - draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the body, or as a scarf around the neck. This beautiful stole was inspired by an early 1950s needlecraft book, specifically a design for a table mat including this beautiful lace pattern. The lace pattern on the Diamond Stole includes small diamonds, half diamonds and a large central diamond in each repeat. It looks very different depending on whether it is seen draped vertically or horizontally across the shoulders. The sample is knitted in Susan Crawford Vintage Bluem Sport, 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool which is extremely soft and has lots of drape. The stole takes approx. 800m (870yds) of yarn and is knitted throughout on a 3.25mm (US 3) needle.