The Checkerboard Lace Scarf features a simple yet striking lace pattern that alternates staggered blocks of stockinette and openwork stitches, creating a beautifully textured design. Made from a comfortable cotton and alpaca blend, this versatile scarf provides just the right balance of coolness and warmth, making it an ideal accessory for any season. Whether draped loosely on a breezy summer evening or layered for fall, this timeless piece effortlessly complements any wardrobe.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 13” x 63” (before trim)
Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% cotton; 170 yards [155 meters]/50 grams): #S2110 Zinnia (3 skeins)
Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
Notions: Markers, tapestry needle, US size G/6 (4.0 mm) and J/10 (6.0 mm) crochet hooks
Pattern Notes
For best results, use the crochet cast on method. This will make it easier to work the crocheted border along the cast on edge.
Use markers to separate stitch repeats.
The pattern includes 2 selvedge stitches (one on each side.) Take care to slip the first stitch and knit the last stitch of every row.
Pattern
Ch 58.
Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, *(yo, k2tog) 4 times, k8, rep from * twice, (yo, k2tog) 4 times, k1.
Row 2 (and all WS rows): Slip 1, p56, k1.
Rows 3-11: Rep row 1.
Row 13: Slip 1, *(k8, (yo, k2tog) 4 times, rep from * twice, k9.
Rows 15-23: Rep row 13.
Row 24: Rep row 2.
Rep rows 1-24 fourteen more times, then rep rows 1-12 once more until there are 372 rows. Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Wet block piece to finished measurements. Using crochet hook, join yarn and work one round of single crochet around the entire piece. Weave in ends.
Can this pattern be made more narrow with less cast ons?
Which of the two crochet hooks is to be used for the cast on?
Hello Jane! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor