Atmospheric Optics by M K Nance

Atmospheric Optics

Knitting
February 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in twisted ribbing
US 2 - 2.75 mm
120 - 220 yards (110 - 201 m)
Circumference – 11” (28 cm) when relaxed 25” (63.5 cm) when fully stretched Height - 9.5” (21.5 cm) (easily changed)
English
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The sky can split and refract light in a number of seemingly magical ways. This pattern reflects that with triangular lace breaking into rainbowed ribbing. The rainbow yarn was too special to not be hidden in shoes.

The sample used about 20-25 g of each color.

Yarn:
Main Color
Canon Hand Dyes Charles Sock 80% Merino, 20% Nylon; 390 yds/357 m per 100 g skein; Silver; 1 skein.

Contrast Color
Canon Hand Dyes Charles Self Striping Sock 80% Merino, 20% Nylon; 390 yds/357 m per 100 g skein; Rainbow Brite; 1 skein.

Dimensions:
Circumference –
11” (28 cm) when relaxed
25” (63.5 cm) when fully stretched
Height - 9.5” (21.5 cm) (easily changed)

Gauge and needles:
24 sts/34 rows = 4” (10 cm) in twisted rib on US 2 (2.75 mm)

Notions:
Stitch markers
Darning needle

Abbreviations:
k tbl - knit through the back loop
p – purl
k - knit
sl - slip stitch purlwise with yarn held to the wrong side
st(s) - stitch(es)
ssk - slip, slip knit
p2tog - purl two together