Free Knit Wall Hanging Pattern - Laomai Knit Tapestry

Posted on April 02, 2020 by Lorene Eppolite

About Our Designer Supplies Pattern Details Part One Part Two Part Three

Hi, Furlers!

My focus has shifted in a soul-shaking way the past few weeks--a way in which I don't think I will ever return to the person I was a month ago. For the past four weeks, the city of Baltimore, like the rest of the world, has dealt with a global pandemic that has reached it’s darkness into my life in a very real way. I am a mom, a wife, and a maker—but I am also a medical professional. It has been both devastating and incredibly inspiring to see my coworkers and peers soldier on through this frightening time, dealing with multiple personal crises while focusing on our patients and treatment of the CoVID-19 pandemic.

Through all this, I have been pouring my heartache for my medical professional cohorts, my worry for my neighbor who lost his job three weeks ago, my fear for my daughter who has respiratory issues, and the creeping terror that I may bring this horrible virus home to my family every night into a design for Furls , who graciously sent me the most beautiful yarn to work with.

My gift to all of you--my friends, my people, my encouragement and support-- is a Knit-A-Long for the month of April through the Furls Fiber Arts website. The Laomai Tapestry is worked in sections- as I processedfeelings of fear, worry, exhaustion, and a soaring love for my fellow humans- that involves simple but beautiful knitting techniques like lace work and mosaic knitting to expand your stitching knowledge and occupy your mind. Laomai is a Greek word meaning “to heal, cure, restore; to bring safely through.” I will pray this word over us all as we stitch #AloneTogether.

I hope you’ll join me. I hope you will find a moment of peace, or joy in the stitchwork, or even just a minute to sit down with this project. My love to each and every one of you!

Sincerely,
Rachael

ABOUT OUR DESIGNER

Hi, I’m Rachael! AddisonJames Knits, named for my two kids, has been around since 2009 (with a name change or two). I’m a knitter and crocheter, a Medical Laboratory Scientist, a mom to humans and dogs, chocolate-obsessed, and coffee-fueled. I’m on an imperfect journey towards minimalism, mindfulness and surrounding myself with small and large experiences and pieces that feel luxurious and bring happiness to myself and my loved ones. One of the only things I love more than yarn and creating beautiful pieces is the connections that happen between makers who discover each other through their mutual love of craft and develop friendships, meaningful interactions, and “me too!” moments. Please say hi, whether it’s in person or online...I promise I’ll have a #momfail story that’ll make you laugh and a big southern hug for you!

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SUPPLIES

Yarn
Furls Whims Merino Worsted (100g / 3.5 oz, 94 yds / 86 m): one skein each in White and Charcoal

Materials
US Size 9/5.5 mm circular knitting needles
Yarn needle
Scissors
Dowel rod or long, thin branch to attach wall hanging (My stick was approximately 25” long)

PATTERN DETAILS

Notes

- Gauge is not essential for this wall hanging.

Finished size after blocking
24” long X 15” wide

PART ONE

-Cast on, garter stitch panel & lace panel

Terminology: WS = wrong side, RS= right side, sl=slip stitch as if to purl, WYIF =With yarn in front, AITP = as if to purl, YO=Yarn over, K2tog=Knit 2 sts together

Let’s Get Started!

With your circular needles and Color A (charcoal), cast on 61 sts.

Row 1: With yarn in front (WYIF), slip first stitch as if to purl (This will keep the edges of our wall hanging neat!) Take yarn to back of work, K remaining sts (61).

Row 2-12: Repeat Row 1 (61).

Row 13: change to Color B (white). Repeat row 1 (61).

Row 14: (WS) WYIF, sl first st. Move yarn to back, K 2 sts, *YO, K2tog.* Repeat * - * to last 2 sts. K last 2 sts. (61).

Row 15-17: WYIF, sl first st. K remaining sts across (61).

Row 18-45: Repeat Rows 14-17 another 7 times, for 8 lace row repeats total.

Row 46: (WS) Change to Color A (charcoal). WYIF, sl first st. Move yarn to back, K remaining sts (61)

Great job! You’ve finished the garter stitch panel and the lace section, and set up for the next panel!

Next week, we will begin the mosaic knit panel...can’t wait to see you there! Be sure to post your #WIP (Work In Progress) pics of your wall hanging on social media and tag me @addisonjamesknits ! I love seeing your makes, and featuring them in my Instagram stories!