October 26, 2019 13 Comments on FREE Knitting Pattern - Fifties Fit and Flare Stole
If you have just started knitting, or want a super easy knitting project, this pattern is for you! We are giving away our very simple knitting pattern that comes from our out-of-print #241 Fifties' Fit and Flare pattern! This stole is long and cushy, made with just a Knit 1/Purl 1 rib pattern. It is perfect to add a layer of warmth to any outfit. It also makes a great gift! And, we have some yarn suggestions, listed after the pattern, to make a truly luxurious stole. Pattern is below, but you can download and print it from here.
SIZE: One size – 20”/51cm x 72”/183cm
YARN: Approximately 630 yds/576m
NEEDLES: One pair size 10 straight needles, or size to give correct gauge.
GAUGE: 4 sts = 1”/2.5 cm in K1, P1 rib st.
PATTERN USED: K1, P1 Ribbing
INSTRUCTIONS: Cast on 80 sts and work in rib for 72”/183cm. Bind off in rib st.
Abbreviations:
sts = stitches
st = stitch
K1 = Knit 1
P1 = Purl 1
YARN SUGGESTIONS
Echoview Mill (a local-to-us, and wonderful fiber mill) has a couple of yarns that would make beautiful stoles. Their Ranger Merino and their Haley Yarn. Both take 4 to 5 skeins to complete the stole.
Ranger Merino
Haley Yarn
The Manos de Uruguay Serpentina yarn would be gorgeous in this stole. There are lots of colorways to choose from at Purl Soho. You will need 4-5 skeins of this yarn to complete the stole.
Cascade Yarn Superwash 128 would also make a pretty, affordable, and easy-care stole. You can find many colors at Purl Soho, or your local yarn shop. It will take 5 skeins of this yarn to complete the stole.
The Big Good Wool from Purl Soho would also work well for this stole. Use their natural (and neutral) colors, or dye the lighter wool to make your own special yarn. You will need 2-3 skeins of this yarn to complete the stole.
November 08, 2019
Delia and JackeRose – the pattern is 251 Fifties Fit and Flare Dress. We have considered bring this pattern back, but it was not a big seller when it was in print, so we are reluctant. Maybe as a PDF and in larger sizes than the original ran (to size 14, I think).
November 08, 2019
Yes, yardage (meters, really) has been corrected. The original pattern mis-typed the meters and that got translated. Thanks for pointing out the mistake!
November 01, 2019
To Liz H: The short answer is size 6 in mm. I have an inexpensive metal gauge that has small to large round holes for knitting needles and crochet hooks, with sizes indicated next to the holes. Sizes go from 2 mm to 10 mm (including some intermediate intervals), 0 to 16 in ‘American’ needle size, and B-P for crochet hooks. It also includes a 5" measure and a stitch gauge. You’ll find one (or more) like it online or in a knitting store or fabric store.
November 01, 2019
To Liz H: The short answer is size 6 in mm. I have an inexpensive metal gauge that has small to large round holes for knitting needles and crochet hooks, with sizes indicated next to the holes. Sizes go from 2 mm to 10 mm (including some intermediate intervals), 0 to 16 in ‘American’ needle size, and B-P for crochet hooks. It also includes a 5" measure and a stitch gauge. You’ll find one (or more) like it online or in a knitting store or fabric store.
November 01, 2019
Can you bring back that pattern?
October 31, 2019
Is this a new clothing pattern on this page? And if so what is the name?
October 31, 2019
What is the name of the clothing pattern feature here?
October 29, 2019
What are size 10 knitting needles in mm? I brought all my needles with me when we moved from England size 10 UK and size 10 US are very different so mm please?
October 29, 2019
Big Good Wool skeins are 274 yards and the pattern says 2 – 3 skeins so assume that the pattern is incorrect and should say 630 yards / 576 metres NOT 1278 m
Terre
January 01, 2020
Yes, please bring back this pattern. While you say it was not a good seller when it was in print, that was before the Netflix series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
My college age granddaughter is absolutely dieing for a Mrs. Maisel dress for a wedding this June. And she has the figure for it.