MDK Field Guide No. 29: Mosaic

Waffle Pullover The Waffle Pullover is a hug in sweater form, with texture as the star. Worked in the round, from the top down, with raglan sleeves, this is an ideal canvas for the cushy texture of mosaic. And color can become a big factor—the two colors you choose can be either subtle or vibrant, as you like. Calls for two colors of DK weight nonsuperwash wool. Yarn shown: Jane by Modern Daily Knitting.   Floating Squares Wrap This pattern takes mosaic to an exquisite mood. It’s a lush swath of mohair and silk—ethereal and light. It’s hard to believe that the simple slip stitch technique can create a fabric so airy. The result is soft and kind of blurry in the best impressionistic way. Pattern calls for mohair/silk laceweight yarn. Yarn shown: Mohair Luxe by Lang Yarns.   Ocean Waves Cowl Things get very quiltlike with the Ocean Waves Cowl. We love seeing an ombré yarn used in this way—it adds surprise to the knitting.   Amy’s pattern allows you to watch an ombré and a semi-solid yarn shift and play, and it’s the best fun. The triangular motif is an ode to the classic ocean waves quilt pattern. Pattern calls for DK weight wool yarns. Yarns shown: Ombré Wool Sport and Semi-Solid Sport by Freia Yarns. Ocean Waves Mitts and Wristwarmers We love a small project when trying a new technique, and Amy’s Ocean Waves Mitts & Wristwarmers fit the bill. These little toasty tubes are artfully designed, and we see them as a great idea either with or without the thumbholes. Pattern calls for DK weight wool yarns. Yarns shown: Jane by Modern Daily Knitting and Ombré Sport by Freia Yarns.   Windowpane Cowl It’s a great entry point to this new world. The pattern is clean and classic, and lets you ease into the rhythm of slipping stitches.   This two-color mosaic pattern is made while holding a strand of wool and two strands of mohair/silk together. Pattern calls for a sport weight wool held with mohair/silk laceweight, two strands held with the sport weight wool. Yarns shown: Rustic Heather Sport and Marsh Mohair by Lichen and Lace.