While in Toronto, my daughter's neighbour came over to show her new purchase. It was a very fine machine knitted black stola about 120 inches long and about 30 inches wide. Off center, about 5 inches from the top were two tight fitting sleeves set in. The design is so simple, it is easy to knit up, or sew up. The two loose ends from the stola can be thrown over the shoulders or criss crossed in front and tied in the back. It was amazing what you could do with it. I have bought some inexspensive knitted cotton material at Desingers Fabrics on Queenstreet West, to see if I can make one for my daughter. When you bought 2 meters at the time it only cost a $1.50 per meter. Cheap enough to do a bit of playing around with. If it does not work out, I will cut the rest in thin strips to weave with. A win win situation.
Els