Item in photo knit with 50% Fine Merino, 50% Tussah Silk in Fog and Ivory This scarf combines two colors (one end of each) of our naturally dyed merino/silk lace weight yarn. The simple repeat of openwork stitches keep it feminine while adding a layer of comfortable warmth. Choose two neutrals as we have show on our model, or try your own color combinations.
MATERIALS
1 skein each Swans Island Natural Colors; 50% Fine Merino, 50% Tussah Silk, lace weight (50 grams, 530 yards each) Colors shown: YL132 Fog and YL126 Ivory. US Size 10 (6 mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Removable stitch marker or waste yarn, yarn needle. SIZES One size FINISHED DIMENSIONS Width:10%" Length: 67" GAUGE 4% sts x 5 rows = 1" in Lace Pattern. To get the fit you want please check your gauge. ABBREVIATIONS garter st. = knit every row k = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together st(s) = stitch(es) yo = yarn over
PATTERN STITCHES
Lace Pattern: (multiple of 2 sts + 8) Rows 1-9: K4, \*yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 10 (WS): Knit. Row 11 (RS): Knit. Row 12: K4, \*yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 13: Knit. Row 14: Knit. Repeat Rows 1-14 for pattern. Note:The RS and WS of this scarf look very similar. Place a removable marker or piece of waste yarn into the fabric on the RS to easily tell the difference.
INSTRUCTIONS
COWL With one strand of each color held together, cast on 46 sts. Work 3 rows in Garter St. Next Row (RS): Begin working lace pattern. Work Rows 1-14 of Lace Pattern 23 times, then work Rows 1-9 once more. Work 3 rows in Garter St. Bind off loosely knitwise.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block piece to measurement:
