This simple motif reminds designer Kathy Merrick of Persian carpet Boteh (Old Persian for "cluster of leaves"). They can look like leaves, pine cones, pears, or paisleys. Each motif flows gracefully into the next, resulting in a swirled effect, and this lightweight wool yarn lends excellent drape to the whole project.
Finished Size: About 4 1/2" wide at widest points and 72" long.
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [190 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): chino, 2 skeins.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 24 sts and 15 rows = 4" in hdc.
Needles: Hooks: Size F/5 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Spring 2007