Spin Stitch Scarf & Poncho Pattern
from Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
We first used this traditional Estonian stitch in a scarf pattern for the 2016 LYS Tour. Not lace, but so lace-like! Not cabled, but twisted by ‘spinning’ a cluster of stitches 180°! Delighted with the simple but dramatic results, we couldn’t wait to use this stitch in a bigger way. It’s the perfect twist on our favorite poncho.
==========Not lace, but so lace-like!FINISHED SIZES, BLOCKEDScarf: Small, approx. 10½ x 55"/27 x 140cm. Large, approx. 16½ x 73"/ 42 x 185cm.Poncho: S/M, approx. 22½ x 51"/57 x 130cm. L/XL, approx. 25½ x 57"/65 x 145cm.Details given for small scarf; large scarf and ponchos in parentheses ( ).YARNApprox. 460 (920, 875, 1080) yds/420 (840, 800, 988)m lace-weight or fingering-weight yarn (lace-weight will be more sheer).Small scarf: Shown in burgundy Rowan Kidsilk Haze (230 yds/ 210m each), Color 595.Large scarf: Shown in ivory Rowan Kidsilk Haze (230 yds/210m each), Color 634.Poncho, S/M: Shown in grey Isager Alpaca Merino 2 (270 yds/247m each), Color 4S.Poncho, L/XL: Not shown.NEEDLES & NOTIONSUS 8 (5.0mm) needle, or size to obtain gauge.One double-point needle (DPN) 2-3 sizes smaller than gauge needle.Stitch markers, including a locking marker.Darning needle to finish.Approx. 54 (72, 50, 56) fork blocking pins (or twice as many T-pins) for pinning scallops; blocking wires or extra pins for ends.Poncho: 7 (8) small buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.GAUGEApprox. 24 sts/24 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern after blocking.Note: It’s a good idea to knit—and block—a swatch, not for exact gauge, but to be sure you like the fabric.
