Petrichor
Petrichor is one of 16 designs in Åsa Tricosa Ziggurats: 16 elegantly seamless knits
(available from Shephardess & other stockists)
This is a sister to Jolt of Blue.
This casual, silken funnel neck is sophisticated and comfortably relaxed in equal measure. A subtle wavy texture is worked into the top of a slouchy funnel neck, and also at hem and cuffs, to prevent rolling and for a little extra panache.
Unlike most other Ziggurats, on Petrichor (as on its sibling, Jolt of Blue) the collar is knitted first. The softly sloping shoulders then extend, each in turn, from the collar base. From here Petrichor winds its way back and forth in the (almost) usual Ziggurat manner – the steps are made in a slightly different order for a different kind of flow and all stitches are picked up on right-side rows.
Unusually for a Ziggurat, the sleeve caps forgo the slipped stitches, enhancing the softer, less tailored, form.
The silky heavy lace from The Uncommon Thread has a slight sheen and wonderful drape. It requires no embellishments. Note, though, that this yarn is quite stretchy and flowing. If you are knitting with a firmer yarn, you may wish to knit one size larger.
A less drapey yarn may also call for an unlined hem.
**ROUND NECK**
Slouchy funnel collar
**FIT**
Relaxed fit with approx 15 cm / 6” ease
**YARN**
The Uncommon Thread Silky Merino Lace (Heavy Lace, 70% merino,
30% silk, 600 m (656 yds) per 100 g); Olive Leaf x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4, 4, 5] skeins
**approx YARDAGE**
1550 (1650, 1750, 1850, 1950) [2000, 2150, 2250, 2350, 2450] m
1700 (1800, 1900, 2000, 2100) [2200, 2350, 2450, 2550, 2650] yds
**alternative yarn suggestions**
Nature’s Luxury Sheep en Soie, Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Lace-Garn, Walk Collection Delicate Silk
**NEEDLES & NOTIONS**
Circular needles, 80 – 100 cm (32 – 40”):
2.75 mm (US 2)
or size to obtain gauge
2.5 mm (US 1.5)
Stitch holders; stitch markers
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4 Comments
Is there a visual tutorial for the beginning of starting the shoulders?
Not specifically (so far) for Petrichor which unlike most Ziggurats starts with the collar. For the general Ziggurat steps, yes – in the book). Petrichor is constructed on the same principle after the collar is finished and with the felicitous difference that all picking up of stitches takes place on the Right Side, which is easier.
(Each individual Ziggurat pattern also has a photo tutorial page for the initial steps.)
Hank you I dare say I shall somehow muddle through
I’m sure you will! And if you need help muddling, there is always generous and enthusiastic support and suggestions in the Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry. Each pattern has a dedicated thread but there is also general banter and showing off and such. The thread for Petrichor is here. The thread for Jolt of Blue may also be helpful (here – same construction).