Quintessential Lace Scarf by Sue Fischer

Quintessential Lace Scarf

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Knitting
May 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
950 - 970 yards (869 - 887 m)
12" by 84"
English
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Combination of lace and cable stitches make for a pleasing design in this scarf. Tasseled tapered ends begin the patterns as they branch out to their full display. Beads within the leaf stems on each side add a touch of elegance. Beads are, of course, optional.

The scarf is knit in 2 identical pieces and then grafted together. Instead of trying to match the patterns perfectly with grafting….why fight it! I ended the 2 sections with a pattern of mostly Knit and Purl rows so the piece could be grafted easily and look smooth.

The pattern is a 30 row repeat and length can be adjusted by changing the amount of repeats. You will need 1 more skein for each repeat you add on. Width can not be easily changed.

I added a tassel at each end, of course, this is optional. Good instructions for making a tassel can be found at “How did you make this?” Look for “Perfect tassels every time.”

Materials needed for this project are as follows….
960yds. of Sport Weight yarn. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in the model. #5, 3.75mm Knitting Needles, Cable Needle, Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle and if using, 200 Beads 6mm., 2mm. hole to accommodate yarn.

Suelilly’s Bead Slider tool is available on Etsy for $3.99, including shipping. A little helping tool I created after numerous fits trying to add small beads to projects. Vinyl coated wire slides the bead onto a stitch, the vee end keeps beads from falling off. Check it out!

This pattern is entirely in both written and charted instructions

Any questions, please get in touch. Would love to hear from you.