fleero

Good morning! Today’s pattern is a simple, structural hap or kerchief – Fleero

In Orkney and other parts of northern Scotland, this word means float-y or flyaway. In Nordic languages the word can suggest grinning or giggling. Fleero Makes Light, then, in two senses!

This pattern is essentially the back of Light Waves, turned upside down . . .

. . . and features a 10-stitch motif that I’ve enjoyed using on 4 ply and fingering-weight designs, like Myrtle and Minke

Worked in Ooskit shades Choffer and Riach, Fleero is a much cosier, squishier proposition . . .

. . . ideal for wrapping up in at this time of year.

Fleero knits up very quickly, into a versatile and useful cold-weather layer.

Knit a Fleero in two-tone stripes to bring together a colour coordinated outfit!

Knit a Fleero as an extended swatch, before embarking on a Light Waves cardigan!

Knit fewer Fleero repeats to make a smaller kerchief, or more to create a larger hap!

The simple rhythms of this motif make it eminently suitable for lace beginners, attempting their first triangular shawl . . .

. . .and it’s a soothing, satisfying knit for a long train journey, or a cosy night in.

Many traditional openwork patterns, such as this one, have a naturally wavy structure – and it’s no coincidence, I think, that they have so often been knitted by communities with strong connections to the sea.

Our theme for the coming week will be the winter coast . . .

So enjoy your Sunday and we’ll be back soon with more waves.