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Amidst the rolling hills, a tapestry of wildflowers unfolds in a lush meadow. Dianthus blooms in clusters, their petals kissed by the morning dew, and their scent envelops us as we walk by. Buttercups dot the landscape like scattered jewels, their gold petals shimmering in the sunlight, while small daisies add a splash of pristine white to the tableau. In this flowery wilderness, life flourishes, weaving a rich tapestry of color and texture.
The Diânnor scarf / stole is inspired by a flowery meadow. It sports lace stitch patterns complementing each other and dotting the knitting with small lacy flowers, diamonds, and chevrons. Take a leisurely stroll in the meadow and wrap yourself in flowery elegance.

The name of the Diânnor scarf / stole, and its stitch patterns are derived from the French and English flower names: œillet / dianthus, pâquerette / daisy and bouton d’or / buttercup.

For best effect, use a smooth, round yarn with reasonable stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Lace to Worsted would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, speckled, tonal variegated, or gradient (single skein or gradient set) yarns.

Do you like the Diânnor scarf / stole? You might like those patterns too: The Latone cowl, and the Fig Crumble scarf. For endless fun with easy lace! Check them out!

Yarn
Rêves Pastel Paysages Fingering (Fingering, 70% Merino, 30% Silk, 400 meters / 437 yards per 100 grams); 1,2 skeins. The sample (small size) uses 93 grams in color Peat Bog. The stole (large size) uses 151 grams.
Alternative yarns: The Uncommon Thread Silky Singles, Q-Lana Merino Silk single, Martin’s Lab Silky Singles, Skeinwalker Yarns Silky Way.

Needles
2.75 mm (US size 2) 60 cm / 24 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
28.5 stitches and 41 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, unblocked.
21 stitches and 29.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern B – Pâquerette, blocked.
21 stitches and 32.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern C – Bouton d’Or, blocked.
21 stitches and 35.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern D – Œillet, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers (optional): 2 in color A (edge marker), 3,8 in color B (repeat marker). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Sizes
Small (scarf), large (stole); easily customizable.

Final measurements
Small size (scarf): Width (w): 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches, length (l): 240 cm / 94.5 inches. See schematic.
Large size (stole): Width (w): 33.5 cm / 13 inches, length (l): 177.5 cm / 70 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, single and multiple decreases. Relatively easy to memorize stitch pattern. Patterning on odd rows only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked flat starting from the short side. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: canopycraft. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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