Aestas Wrap
Aestas, derived from the Latin word for "summer," is a captivating beaded lace wrap designed to enhance your knitting projects and keep you stylishly warm. This beautiful wrap features a delicate garter stitch border that is elegantly edged with picots, giving it a charming finish. Intricate beaded decreases skillfully highlight the geometric lace patterns, making it a stunning addition to any wardrobe. Aestas is particularly suited for thinner thick-and-thin handspun yarns, though it can be crafted using any high-quality fingering weight yarn for versatility and creativity. Perfect for both beginner and advanced knitters, Aestas is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a thoughtful picot cast on, followed by several rows of garter stitch, and concluding with a beautifully finished garter stitch border and a picot cast off.
Gauge: Each chart repeat measures approximately 7x4 inches (17.5x10.5 cm) after blocking, ensuring your project maintains its intended shape and size.
Notes: Aestas can be knit using either charted or written instructions, catering to different knitting preferences. If you're using handspun yarn, please ensure that the thicker portions can accommodate 6/0 seed beads to ensure a seamless beading experience.
**Special Stitches:** This pattern introduces several unique techniques: beaded k2tog (knit 1, place bead on the next stitch, return the worked stitch to the left needle, and pass the beaded stitch over), 1 st dec beaded skpo (place bead, slip this stitch, knit 1, and pass the beaded stitch over), and 1 st dec beaded k3tog (k2tog, place bead on the next stitch, return the k2tog’d stitch to the left needle, and pass the beaded stitch over). Additionally, learn the 2 st dec beaded sssk technique (slip 1 knotwise, place bead on this stitch, skpo, and pass the beaded stitch over to enhance your project).
Embrace your creativity with Aestas, a perfect summer wrap that combines elegance and functionality. Ideal for knitters looking to explore intricate lacework and bead techniques, this pattern is a fantastic way to showcase your knitting skills while creating a stunning accessory.
