Product Description
This rectangular stole is the third shawl in the Mystic Elements series (following Mystic Waters and Mystic Light). Mystic Earth draws its inspiration from the solid earth beneath our feet. Its constant presence, and its ever changing seasons.
The four sections of the stole represent the four seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter.
My shawl is knit on 3.75 mm needles, using 154 g (seven skeins) of Buffalo Down yarn from Cottage Craft Angora (155-160 yds per 22 g skein). The shawl uses approx. 1,100 yds of laceweight yarn. As always, yarn substitutions are encouraged.
Mystic Earth Rectangular Stole by Anna Dalvi
Design Overview
Mystic Earth is a rectangular stole that serves as the third design in the Mystic Elements series by independent designer Anna Dalvi, following Mystic Waters and Mystic Light. This knitted shawl draws inspiration from the earth and its seasonal cycles, with the stole divided into four distinct sections representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. The design celebrates the constant presence of the earth beneath our feet and its ever-changing seasonal transformations.
Project Specifications
Mystic Earth is available in two finished sizes:
- Stole: 65 cm (25.5 inches) wide by 201 cm (79 inches) long
- Scarf: 32 cm (12.5 inches) wide by 201 cm (79 inches) long
Materials Required
This project uses lace-weight yarn for a delicate, elegant drape:
- Yarn: Luxurious Buffalo Down from Cottage Craft Angora (100% buffalo down, 155 yards/142 meters per 22 grams). For the full stole, 7 skeins are required; for the scarf version, 3 skeins are needed.
- Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) needles
- Additional Tools: Large-eyed, blunt needle for finishing
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Mystic Earth employs charted knitting instructions as its primary construction method. The pattern uses a provisional cast-on to begin the 12 stitches, which allows for flexibility in finishing techniques. The stole is constructed by working repeated chart sections: rows 1-20 of the bottom border chart are worked 9 times consecutively, followed by rows 21-22 worked once. This repetitive charted approach creates the seasonal sections while maintaining consistent stitch definition throughout the piece.
The primary stitch pattern is stockinette stitch, which provides the foundation for the design. The lace-weight yarn combined with charted pattern work creates an open, flowing fabric characteristic of fine shawl construction.
Gauge and Blocking
The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch when blocked. Blocking is essential for this project, as it sets the finished dimensions and allows the delicate buffalo down fiber to bloom and reveal the full beauty of the stole's construction.
Difficulty Level
Mystic Earth is rated as an intermediate-level knitting project. While the stockinette stitch base is accessible to knitters with foundational skills, the charted pattern work and the precision required when working with lace-weight yarn demand intermediate experience. Knitters should be comfortable reading charts and managing the fine gauge of the buffalo down yarn.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Designer: | Anna Dalvi |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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