MATERIAL:
3 balls Sport yarn 1st c.c. (2 oz. ball)
2 balls Sport yarn 2nd c.c. (2 oz. ball)
1 ball Sport yarn 3rd c.c. (2 oz. ball)
1 circular knitting needle 29 inch. No.5
GAUGE: 6 sts. = 1 inch
With 1st c.c. and No. 5 circular needle cast on 384 sts. and work back and forth in pattern:
1st row: K across row
2nd row: K across row
3rd row: * K 2, P 2 repeat from * across row end P 2
4th row: * K 2, P 2 repeat from * across row end P 2
5th row: * P 2, K 2 repeat from * across row end K 2
6th row: * P 2, K 2 repeat from * across row end K 2
Repeat pattern from 3rd to 6th row inclusive until piece measures 3 inch. Break yarn and attach 3rd c.c.
Work in pattern as follows:
1st row: K across row
2nd row: K across row
3rd row: * K 2 tog., y.o. repeat from * across row
4th row: K across row
Repeat these 4 rows once more. Break yarn. Attach 2nd c.c. and work in pattern as 1st c.c. for 3 inch. Break yarn. Attach 3rd c.c. and work 8 rows as worked before in this color. Continue to work this way alternating 3 inch stripes of 1st c.c. and 2nd c.c. with 8 rows of 3rd c.c. in between each stripe until stole is 20 inch. wide and has 3 stripes of 1st c.c. and 2 stripes of 2nd c.c. Bind off loosely.
FRINGE:
Wind yarn over an 4 inch cardboard, cut at one end. Knot 6 strands in every 3rd stitch color for color on both short ends of stole. Trim fringe evenly and steam lightly.
Other great patterns from Stoles and Accessories, Volume 76:
Knitting Patterns
Cape Stole
Pocket Stole
Long Striped Stole
Shoulderette
Little Scarf
Flower Stole
Polka Dot Stole
Sport Scarf
Lacy Stole
Lacy Shruggy
Three Corner Shawl
Crochet Patterns
Crochet Stole with Multicolored Border
Shellstitch Stole
Hairpin Lace Stole