PALIMPSEST
Photography by PLY Magazine
PALIMPSEST
Photography by PLY Magazine
PALIMPSEST
Photography by PLY Magazine
PALIMPSEST
Photography by PLY Magazine
PALIMPSEST
Photography by PLY Magazine
I first learned the term Palimpsest in architecture school. Our assignment was to create an analog pencil drawing without using an eraser. The idea was to live with our choices and let the layers of our work build up on the page. As layers of graphite built up, some indentations were left on the paper and some lines faded away. The completed composition was embedded with memories, both visual and ephemeral.
Palimpsest is about beginning without the end in mind and allowing myself to make changes and adjustments along the way. I believe inherently we improve our craft with time, and simultaneously we can (and should!) learn from our own history. Use this design to catalog and explore your own arsenal of spinning. Let it be a visual catalog of your memories. Add a special stripe of fiber to remember a trip, a friend, a making experience. The deeper meaning of your making might be apparent to others or known only to you. Let this piece be your own Palimpsest, a treasured collection of memories.
This design is available exclusively through PLY magazine issue #47, Care. Add this design to your favorites on Ravelry, and purchase a copy of PLY magazine via the link below.
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YARN
This design is created for 2-ply handspun DK to worsted weight yarn in a variety of colors and fibers.
Sample shown in handspun yarn from fibers by HipStrings, Kim Dyes Yarn, Suburban Stitcher, and Into the Whirled.
Cropped version: approximately 1301 (1424, 1524, 1602) {1699, 1797, 1879} 1961, 2041, 2126 yards / 1190 (1300, 1394, 1465) {1554, 1642, 1717} 1792, 1868, 1943 meters
Hip length version: approximately 1366 (1495, 1603, 1691) {1795, 1900, 1991} 2080, 2171, 2262 yards / 1353 (1481, 1592, 1680) {1787, 1895, 1985} 2077, 2169, 2263 meters
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7} 8, 9, 10
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximate bust circumference when closed: 34 (38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58} 62, 66, 70 inches / 86.5 (96.5, 107, 117) {127, 137, 147.5} 157.5, 167.5, 178 cm
Length to underarm (cropped): 9.5 (9, 8.5, 8) {7.5, 6.75, 6.5} 6, 6, 6 inches / 24 (23, 21.5, 20.5) {19, 17, 16.5} 15, 15, 15 cm
Length to underarm (hip length): 13.5 (13, 12.5, 12) {11.5, 11, 10.25} 10, 10, 10 inches / 34.5 (33, 32, 30.5) {29, 28, 26} 25.5, 25.5, 25.5 cm
Armhole depth: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10) {10.5, 11, 11.5} 11.5, 11.5, 11.5 inches / 21.5 (23, 24, 25.5) 26.5, 28, 29 {29, 29, 29} cm
Sleeve length (with cuff): 21 inches / 53.5 cm
NOTE: directions are provided for completing the piece as a vest instead of a sleeved sweater.
Upper arm circumference: 17 (18.5, 19.75, 22.25) {24.25, 25.75, 27} 28.25, 29, 30.25 inches / 43 (47, 50, 56.5) {61.5, 64.5, 68.5} 72, 73.5, 77 cm
Wrist circumference: 7 (7.25, 7.5, 7.75) {8, 8.25, 8.5} 8.75, 9, 9.5 inches / 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5) {20.5, 21, 21.5} 22, 23, 24 cm
GAUGE & NEEDLES
20 stitches and 40 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over garter stitch knit flat.
20 stitches and 28 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette stitch in the round.
1 set of US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 24-40 inches (60-100 cm) long for flat sections
1 set US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32 inches (80 cm) long or longer for magic loop, or double pointed needles for welt, sleeves and cuffs
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry needle, waste yarn, scissors, tape measure, spare needle, stitch holders, locking stitch markers to mark progress, sewing needle and thread (if buttons are used)
Optional: 5-8 wedge buttons, 1.25 inch (3 cm) length (shown in walnut) by Twin Mountain Handcrafts. Round buttons, 0.75–1 inch (2–2.5 cm), may also be used
TECHNIQUES
Knit stitch, purl stitch, picking up stitches along selvedge, modular join-as-you-go garter stitch, increases and decreases, cable cast on, German short rows, applied icord trim, icord buttonholes
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This size inclusive design is a written pattern with photos and a schematic. The pattern also provides links to useful video techniques.
EXPLORE ON INSTAGRAM
#PalimpsestKnit
Tech Editing: Rachel Brown for PLY Magazine
Yarn Support: PLY Magazine
Photography: PLY Magazine
From Claudia W.
Very fun pattern and probably the best tutorial I’ve ever seen for the tubular cast-on. The fit is perfect and the way the thumb gusset flows out of the ribbing is just so satisfying!
Claudia W. test knit Office Hours.
From Tina P.
I have knit many of Shana’s patterns and never been disappointed! Her patterns are always fun to knit with really interesting construction so they’re never boring to knit (sometimes I can be a short attention span knitter!) She provides really clear instructions for techniques and great tutorials as well. Shana is one of my very favorite designers and I am always excited when I see she has a new pattern.
Tina has knit many Shanalines Designs patterns!
From Adrian S.
This top was a joy to test and I appreciate all your work in cultivating an inclusive test knitting group. ❤️
Adrian was a test knitter for Shoulder Season.