“The
Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,
13, 21, 34...
The next
number is found by adding up the two numbers before it.
Yo Fibonacci Shawl(ette)
Marilynn
Blacketer '17
The
Yo Fibonacci
Shawl is
created by working
with the beginning numbers of the Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3,
5, 8, 13, 21, 34, alternating between Right
Side row setsof knit,
and Right Side row
sets of “yo, k2tog”. Wrong Side Rows: Knit.
The Yo
Fibonacci Shawl
might
be considered an advance beginner pattern because knowledge of stitch
and shawl construction are helpful. It takes a few evenings or
weekends to complete, making the Yo
Fibonacci
Shawl a perfect gift or accessory.
Shawlette
finished size: 20”depth, 60”
wingspan
Shawl
finished size: 24”depth,
80”
wingspan
Gauge
garter stitch: 20
stitches
& 20
ridges
= 4”
to create loose soft fabric.
Adjust needle size to
create a soft fabric.
Materials:
Yarn: Cotton or wool blend in
fingering weight
Shawlette: 100grams/
~450yards;
Shawl:
150-200grams/ 700-800yards
Photo:
Yo Fibonacci Shawlette
is knit in JazzHandz
Fusion
Fiber;
100
grams/480yards;
color:
Vacation
Yo Fibonacci
Shawl
is knit in JazzHandz Fusion
Fiber;
158
grams /~800
yards; color: Everywhere
Needles: Size
US#6(4mm), 24” circular needles
Notions:
hanging and ring stitch markers, tapestry needle; yarn or kitchen
scale
Abbreviations:
k = knit p=
purl Kfb= knit front&back k2tog=knit 2 stitches
together k2togbl= knit 2 stitches together through the back
loop RS=right side WS=wrong side sts=stitches S=slip stitch
as purl w/yarn in back
yo=yarn over yo2=
yarn over twice, drop the second yo
in the next row
EBO=elastic bind off
Special Stitches:
Diagonal
Openwork: (400
Knitting Stitches,
Potter Craft, p
178 variation)
RS Row: * yo, k2tog; repeat
from * to end. WS Row: Knit
These
two rows create the Diagonal Openwork pattern.
Also RS Row: * yo2, k2tog;
repeat from * to end. WS Row: Knit, drop the second yo in this
row These two rows also create the Diagonal
Openwork pattern.
Elastic
Bind Off:
(Cast
on, Bind Off, Cap
Sease, p123 variation)
Sl, * k1, insert left needle
into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right,
and k2togbl; repeat from * This will elastic bind-off one stitch.
Picot:
(Cast
on, Bind Off, Cap
Sease, p128 variation)
Cast
on 3 stitches using the knit cast on as follows: Knit
the first stitch, but leave the stitch on the left needle. Rotate the
right needle clockwise, insert the tip of the left needle into the
stitch from left to right, repeat twice more to
make the 3 stitches. EBO
the 3sts. This
creates
the Picot.
Directions:
Cast on 8sts,
WS: Knit (Notes in
italic.)
Right
Side Rows:
Working
with the beginning numbers of the Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3,
5, 8, 13, 21, 34,
Work
WS Rows: EBO1, knit to end. (The completion of the RS,WS “row/s”
increases 1 stitch.)
Work
the right side rows as follows:
RS
work 21 rows: S1 Kfb2, knit to end. (29sts)
RS
work 1 row: S1, Kfb2, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3 sts,
k2, or k3. (30sts)
RS
work 1 rows: S1, Kfb2, knit to end. (31sts)
RS
work 2 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (33sts)
RS
work 3 rows: S1, Kfb2, knit to end. (36sts)
RS
work 5 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3 sts,
k2, or k3. (41sts)
RS
work 8 rows: S1, Kfb2, knit to end. (49sts)
RS
work 13 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (62sts)
RS
work 21
rows: S1, Kfb2,
knit
to end. (83sts)
RS
work 34 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (117sts)
Now,
work the Fibonacci sequence as follows until nearing end of yarn***:
Work
WS Rows: EBO1, knit to end, dropping second yo as needed.
RS
work 3 rows: S1, Kfb2, knit to end. (120sts)
RS
work 5 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (125sts)
RS
work 8 rows: S1, Kfb2, knit to end. (133sts)
RS
work 13 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (146sts)
RS
work 21
rows: S1, Kfb2,
knit
to end. (167sts)
RS
work 34 rows: S1, Kfb2, * yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 or 3
sts, k2, or k3. (201sts)
***Work
the Yo
Fibonacci sequence
until nearing end of yarn, (If desired, ending at the
completion of a Fibonacci number.) saving
4
times the amount needed for one row to complete the Picot
Elastic Bind Off. Save
3 times the amounted needed for one row to complete the Elastic Bind Off.
RS Elastic
Bind Off: Sl, * k1, insert left needle
into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right,
and k2togbl; repeat from * to end.
RS Picot
Elastic Bind Off:
* Cast
on 3 stitches using the knit cast, then
EBO 8
sts, place
that stitch back on the left needle; repeat from * to end.
(I placed the first hanging marker on the 6th
stitch, other hanging marker on the 5th
stitch thus 8 sts used in the picot elastic bind-off. At the end of the row, I created one more picot in the
last stitch.)
Shawlette JazzHandz Vacation:
I completed “RS work 8(of 13)
rows: yo2,k2tog”; 141sts.
With many yards of yarn available, Picot
EBO. finished size: 12"
depth, 50" wingspan; blocking: 20"
depth, 60"wingspan
Shawl JazzHandz Everywhere: I
completed “RS work13(of 34) rows: yo2, k2tog”; 180sts. I
played yarn chicken, and had only 12 yards yarn available, EBO. Finished
size: 16”depth, 70”wingspan; blocking: 24”depth, 80”wingspan.
Finishing:
Tie off. Weave in the tails. Block loosely.
Copyright 2017, Marilynn
Blacketer. All rights reserved. 8-29-17
For pattern support please
contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com
The
Yo Fibonacci Shawl pdf is available on Ravelry
(login needed)
Here are photos of the process:
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| I selected the 150g Everywhere to start the Yo Fibonacci Shawl. |
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| The shawl had used about 100grams. I had 50grams remaining, I kept working! |
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| As I neared the end of the project, and wanting to stay true to the Fibonacci numbers, I weighed the yarn, did some calculating and thought I'd have enough yarn for "RS work 13(of 34) yo2, k2tog." There was enough yarn for those rows. |
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| There was not enough yarn for the Picot Elastic Bind Off. To solve that problem, I "tinked" knitted backwards the few stitches I'd worked with Picot EBO. I had a life line set after completing "RS work 8(of 34)yo2, k2tog", but chose to keep the (5rows) of magenta, and complete the project with an Elastic Bind Off. |
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| It was time to block Yo Fibonacci Shawl! I used 5 wires to help with the blocking. |
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| With 100g Vacation, I started the Yo Fibonacci Shawlette. |
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| Nearing the end of the yarn), I weighed(25g) and calculated the possibility to "RS work 13(of 21)yo2, k2tog. As I completed "RS work 8(of 21) yo2, k2tog, I weighed the yarn(10g) and decided not to play yarn chicken. |
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| I placed the hanging markers, and worked the Picot Elastic Bind Off. |
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| While the shawlette was still dry, I placed it on the shawl for a visual of the two project sizes. |
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It was time to block the Yo Fibonacci Shawlette! I used 2 wires and many pins to help with the blocking.
Copyright 2017, Marilynn
Blacketer. All rights reserved. 8-29-17
For pattern support please
contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com
The
Yo Fibonacci Shawl pdf is available on Ravelry
(login needed)
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