Abacus Scarf by Plucky Knitter Design

Abacus Scarf

Knitting
September 2026
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Light Fingering ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with yarns held together
US 8 - 5.0 mm
412 yards (377 m)
English
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This asymmetrical scarf is knit sideways from tip to tip and features eyelet stripes and purl stitch “bead” bands. It’s a small canvas but just perfect for playing with color—change color on each eyelet section or make your beaded bands scrappy. It’s knitter’s choice! And we love the way this off-center scarf wraps around your neck—place the deepest part where you want some warmth or color and then bring the short end around once and the long end around twice to meet and tie to secure. Gorgeous!

Finished Measurements

One size, 55” / 140 cm wingspan by 11.5” / 29 cm deep at widest point

Yarn

Two lace-weight yarns to hold together throughout, or the equivalent:

MC: 196 yds / 179 m each of two yarns
CC: 10 yds / 9 m each of two yarns

Shown in 1 strand Plucky Knitter Tandem Lace (80% Shaniko wool, 20% cashmere; 680 yds / 622 m per 100 g) held together with 1 strand Plucky Knitter Plume Lace (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yds / 300 m per 50 g): 1 skein each in color Leading Lady (MC), AND Plume Lace held double: 1 skein in color Henley (CC)

Needles

US 8 (5 mm) needles, or size needed for gauge

Notions

Two stitch markers and a tapestry needle

Gauge

Approx. 18 sts / 20 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with two lace-weight yarns held together, blocked