The Free Adaptation

Please refer to the original pattern for complete instructions. Only changes are covered in this adaptation.

Cast on: Cast on 94 sts. Work first garter-stitch edge.

Diagonal lace stitch: Work to approx. 50" (approx. forty 8-row pattern repeats).
Work final garter-stitch edge.

Blocking: Block to approx. 22 x 50" using instructions for plant fibers described in original pattern.
Note: The repeating diagonal lace pattern creates a finished shape that is slightly on the bias, as opposed to being a perfect rectangle. You can block it to a rectanglar shape, but some of the bias drape will return with wearing. We love the feminine, drapey effect that this bias creates.

Seaming: Fold piece in half across the length (folded dimensions: 22 x 25"/56 x 63.5cm). With right sides facing up, line up the cast-on/bound-off ends and align the garter-stitch ridges. Clip a locking marker across one pair of ridges to keep them aligned as you begin. The aim is for the ridges to line up perfectly across the seam.

Seam edge-to-edge using mattress stitch for garter stitch as follows:
Beginning at the first ridge at the edge of the right piece, insert needle up under the ‘smile’ [∪] of the stitch nearest the edge; on the left piece, insert needle up under the ‘frown’ [∩] of the stitch nearest the edge. Give yarn a little tug down to help the ‘smile’ and ‘frown’ interlock nicely. Repeat these steps into the valley row (between the ridges), inserting needle under the rungs directly above the ‘smile’ and ‘frown’. Continue stitching, alternating ridge-to-ridge and valley-to-valley; allow just a little stretch in your seam.

Seam for 13"/33cm, leaving a 12"/30.5cm neck opening. When finished, take a couple of extra small stitches on wrong side to secure. Weave in ends on wrong side along seam.