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A lovely chunky lace scarf {free} knitting pattern. A lace pattern that knits up quickly!
I originally wanted to knit this scarf length-wise, which is a lot of CO STS. I bit off a little more than I could chew. I CO 141 STS and knitted 4 rows in about 4 hours, restarting too many times to count. Then I realized I already knew how to count to 141, 140 and 142, {I went to kindergarten} depending on how many stitches I was off by and then I stopped the insanity. I decided to knit it from side to side… that was much easier. By row 40 I was comfortable with the pattern and by row 80 I was confident in it. :) One day I might try knitting it length-wise again, but honestly, counting stitches isn’t my thing. I enjoy creating, casting-on, buying yarn, knitting and wearing. I like low-stress & no-stress patterns. :) That’s my thing and I’m sticking to it!
About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer & Mobile Friendly
Bonus: Video
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Techniques:
Knit Flat {Back & Forth}
Knit & Purl Stitches
Lace Stitches
Clean Edge
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 275 – 300 yards {251 – 274 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 15 {10mm} Knitting Needles
Yarn Substitutes:
Cascade Lana Grande
Lang Yarns Virginia
Phildar Phil Alaska
Rowan Big Wool Yarn
MillaMia Super Chunky
Read more about yarn substitutions here {+ video}.
Details:
Measurements: 12″ wide x 60″ {30cm x 152cm}
Gauge: 9 STS & 13 rows per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 14.3oz {405g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
CO edge is the width
Knit using the baby feather diamond lace stitch.
Video:
Click here to watch the “Baby Feather Diamond Lace Stitch” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
CO 27 STS
Row 0 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *K1, P1* K1, WYIF S1PW
Row 1 {RS}: K1TBL, K1 *YO, K2TOG TBL, K1, K2TOG, YO, K1* K1TBL
Row 2 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *P* WYIF S1PW
Row 3 {RS}: K1TBL, K1 *YO, K1, SK2PO, K1, YO, K1* K1TBL
Row 4 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *P* WYIF S1PW
Row 5 {RS}: K1TBL, K1 *K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, K2TOG TBL, K1* K1TBL
Row 6 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *P* WYIF S1PW
Row 7 {RS}: K1TBL, K2TOG *[K1, YO] TWICE, K1, SK2PO* [K1, YO] TWICE, K1, K2TOG TBL, K1TBL
Row 8 {WS}: WYIF S1PW *P* WYIF S1PW
Repeat rows 1-8, 23 more times for a total of 24 repeats, or until desired length.
End on a row 8 and then BO in the K1, P1 pattern.
Wear as a scarf or sew the CO & BO edges to wear as an infinity scarf.
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
I didn’t block mine, as I’m not a fan of blocking, however a light block would help even out the stitches and a heavy block would bring out the lace.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
K2TOG TBL – knit 2 stitches together through the back loop
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
RS – right side
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
SK2PO – slip 1 stitch purl-wise, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the 2 stitches knitted together, decreasing 2 stitches
STS – stitches
WYIF – with yarn in front
WS – wrong side
YO – yarn over
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