Marilynn'sGardenKnitDesign: Yo Fibonacci Shawl(ette)

(Math is Fun)

“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.

The 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1)
The 3 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+2),
And the 5 is (2+3),
and so on!
About Fibonacci The Man: His real name was Leonardo Pisano Bogollo, and he lived between 1170 and 1250 in Italy. "Fibonacci" was his nickname, which roughly means "Son of Bonacci".
Fibonacci Day is November 23rd, as it has the digits "1, 1, 2, 3" which is part of the sequence. So next Nov 23 let everyone know!”

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 6^th stitch, other hanging marker on the 5^th 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.

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:

Two cakes of JazzHandz Fusion Fiber arrived!

I selected the 150g Everywhere to start the Yo Fibonacci Shawl.

The shawl had used about 100grams. I had 50grams remaining, I kept working!

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.

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.


It was time to block Yo Fibonacci Shawl! I used 5 wires to help with the blocking.

With 100g Vacation, I started the Yo Fibonacci Shawlette.

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.