The Apricot Lace Scarf is a stunning piece that combines intricate lace work with the soft warmth of summer’s hues. This intermediate-level pattern showcases a beautifully textured lace design, offering a light, airy feel that’s perfect for the season. Its delicate construction ensures it won’t overwhelm the heat, while the soft apricot color adds a refreshing pop to your wardrobe. Whether you’re draping it over your shoulders for an evening out or tying it around your neck for a casual look, this scarf elevates any outfit with a touch of sophistication. The Apricot Lace Scarf is not just a summer accessory—it’s a statement piece that blends comfort and elegance effortlessly.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 12.5” x 95”, relaxed after blocking
Gauge: 15 stitches x 17 rows = 4” in Hawa lace pattern
Materials
Yarn: Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Silk Lace (50% silk, 50% merino; 550 yards [503 meters]/50 grams): Apricot (1 skein)
Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles
Notions: Blocking material (Rust-proof T-pins, blocking mat, blocking wires, etc.)
Abbreviations
K2tog: Knit two sts together
K3tog: Knit three sts together
P2tog: Purl two sts together
P2tog-b: Purl two sts together through back loop
P3tog: Purl three sts together
SKP: Slip one st, knit next st, pass the slipped st over knit st
Sl1-k2tog-psso: Slip one st, knit next 2 sts together, pass the slipped st over knit st
{}, (): Repeat the group of sts inside these brackets as instructed
Pattern Notes
The scarf is worked back and forth in a lace pattern. The lace edge on one side of the scarf is worked along with the main body. This scarf has a distinct right and wrong side. It has stitch patterns on both sides with variable stitch count.
Scarf length can be changed by altering the number of pattern row repeats. To change the width of the scarf, work the 10 stitch pattern repeat within {} brackets as required.
Pattern
Cast on 45 stitches using knitted cast on and purl one row.
Row 1 (RS): K4, {skp, yo, k5, k2tog, yo, k1} twice, skp, yo, k6, (yo, k1, k2tog) twice, yo, k3, yo, k4.
Row 2 (WS): K4, yo, k5, (yo, p2tog, k1) twice, yo, k4, p1, {p2tog, yo, p2, yo, p1, p2tog, p3} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Row 3: K4, {skp, yo, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1} twice, skp, yo, k6, (yo, k1, k2tog) twice, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k4.
Row 4: K4, yo, k3, yo, p3tog, yo, k3, (yo, p2tog, k1) twice, yo, k4, p1, {p2tog, yo, p2, yo, p3, p2tog, p1} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Row 5: K4, {skp, yo, k2, skp, k3, yo, k1} twice, skp, yo, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k11, yo, k4.
Row 6: K2tog, k3, yo, p2tog, k1, p2tog-b, yo, k1, yo, p2tog, k1, p2tog-b, (yo, k1, p2tog) twice, k4, p1, {p2tog, yo, p2, yo, p3, p2tog-b, p1} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Row 7: K4, {skp, yo, k2, yo, skp, k4} twice, skp, yo, k6, (yo, skp, k1) twice, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, k3, yo, k3tog, yo, k3, k2tog.
Row 8: K2tog, k3, yo, p2tog, k3, p2tog-b, (yo, k1, p2tog-b) twice, yo, k2tog, k3, p1, {p2tog, yo, p4, p2tog-b, p1, yo, p1} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Row 9: K4, {skp, (yo, k2) twice, skp, k2} twice, skp, yo, k5, k2tog, yo, skp, (k1, yo, skp) twice, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog.
Row 10: K2tog, k3, yo, p3tog, (yo, k1, p2tog-b) twice, yo, k2tog, k3, p1, {p2tog, yo, p2, p2tog-b, p3, yo, p1} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Row 11: K4, {skp, yo, k2, yo, k3, k2tog, k1} twice, skp, yo, k5, k2tog, yo, skp, k1, yo, skp, k2, yo, k3, k2tog.
Row 12: K2tog, k3, yo, k1, (yo, p2tog, k1) twice, yo, k4, p1, {p2tog, yo, p2, p2tog, p3, yo, p1} twice, p2tog, yo, p5.
Repeat rows 1 to 12, a total of 34 times.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block well.
