English Lace Scarf

The English Lace Scarf features a classic and elegant repeating stitch, known as the English Mesh Lace Stitch, which creates a beautiful interplay of positive and negative space. This lightweight scarf is perfect for warm weather, ideal for a beach day or an evening out. The linen yarn provides durability and breathability, making it a perfect accessory for outdoor wear. Plus, it’s fully washable and dryable, ensuring long-lasting wear and easy care throughout the season. Whether dressing up or down, this scarf will elevate any summer outfit with its timeless lace design.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 7 inches by 40 inches

Gauge: 26 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn: Louet Euroflax 100% Wet Spun Linen Sport (100% wet spun linen; 270 yards [247 meters]/100 grams): Soft Coral (1 skein)
Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm) straight or circular needles
Notions: Removable markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations

Ssk: Slip slip knit.
K2tog: Knit 2 together.
Psso: Pass slipped stitch over.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked flat.

Pattern

CO 43.

First and Last Third

Row 1 and all wrong side rows: P.
Row 2 (right side): K1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * across.
Row 4: K1, *yo, k1, sl 1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * across.
Row 6: K1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * across.
Row 8. K2tog, *(k1, yo) twice, k1, sl 1-k2tog-psso; repeat from * to last 5 sts, end (k1, yo) twice, ssk.

Middle Section

Row 1 and all wrong side rows: P.
Row 2 (Right Side):  K18, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k18.
Row 4: K18, k1, yo, k1, sl 1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1, k18.
Row 6: K18, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k18.
Row 8: K18, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice, k1, ssk, k18.
Repeat First section once more.

Finishing

BO all sts and weave in ends.

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