What I Used
Yarn: Berroco Tillie in 10915 Fay – 62% Pima Cotton, 38% Cupro (343 yds [150 m] per 100 g)
Needles: US#8 (5 mm) sharp steel tips (Chiaogoo – affiliate link)
Blocking Method: Steam
How to Knit the Little Parachute Lace
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k7, rep from * until 1 st rem, k1.
Row 2 (WS): P1, *p8, yo, p1, cddp, p1, yo, p1, rep from * until 1 st rem, p1.
Row 3: K1, *k2, yo, cdd, yo, k9, rep from * until 1 st rem, k1.
Row 4: P1, *yo, p2, cddp, p2, yo, p7, rep from * until 1 st rem, p1.
Row 5: K1, *k8, yo, k1, cdd, k1, yo, k1, rep from * until 1 st rem, k1.
Row 6: P1, *p2, yo, cddp, yo, p9, rep from * until 1 st rem, p1.
Other Thoughts
Choosing the way the yarn is dyed and whether it’s appropriate for a stitch pattern is a very personal thing. I’ve tried to be as impartial as possible and just give you the effects of a given yarn, although I’m sure that some of my personal preferences are showing.
Solid – A solid yes.
Semi-solid – That’s pretty much what I used in the sample above, so yes.
Speckled/Splattered – Yes, but I’d suggest swatching first. I envision that more-strongly variable yarns might not show the CDD/CDDP as well. And, the eyelets might not show up as well either.
Self-Striping – I’d suggest swatching this one first. I have a feeling that the 3-row, offset repeat may fight against the stripes.
Long Color Changes – In most cases I can see this working. However, yarns that have a rather sudden switch from Color A to Color B, might have an issue with Little Parachute (those 3-row repeats again).
About the Writer: Jody Richards
Jody is the founder and lead editor of Knotions. She loves poring over stitch dictionaries and trying out new stitches.
She’s also on a mission to get everyone to embrace the blocking. And, to avoid using garter stitch edges in knit swatches made for gauge.
And while she likes all things crafting (well ok, except that one thing), yarn crafts are her true love (and she has the stash to prove it).
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