SKILL
Intermediate

Starting with a garter tab, Area 51 is worked top down from the center out, back and forth in rows on circular needles. Progressively longer panels of raindrop lace alternate with rows of elongated stitches, creating an image of light rain. The contemporary edge is finished with a stretchy bind-off.

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
20x97”/51x246cm

YARN
Greenwood Fiber Works, YAKITY YAK FINGERING (400yds/366m, 100g/3.5oz, 60% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Yak, 20% Silk): 3 hanks Periwinkle

NEEDLES
Size 2 (2.75mm) 40”/100cm or longer circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts & 40 rows = 4”/10cm over Rain Chart
21 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm over Drop Stitch
To save time, take time to check gauge

This pattern can also be found in Nomadic Knits issue twelve : utah / nevada.