Buninyong Reversible Lace Scarf Pattern: A Symbolic Knit for the Seventh Anniversary

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by Georgie Hallam http://tikkifabricaddict.blogspot.com

This pattern and its name has a little story behind it. My husband gave me two skeins of gorgeous pear tree yarn from the first dyelot for our 7th wedding anniversary; the traditional gift for the seventh anniversary being wool. I've been looking for the perfect scarf pattern to do this yarn and the symbolism of the gift justice ever since. FinallyIdecidedIwantedtoknitalacescarf.I'msureI'mnot the only knitter who is not that fond of the wrong side of a lace scarf making an unwelcome appearance. I love the delicate nature of lace scarves, but for me, a right and wrong side on a scarf, is just, well, wrong. I like a scarf to be double sided so I don't have to worry about the wrong side showing, or having to be always delicately arranging my scarf so it sits just right. I am mum to two small people who constantly demand my attention so I don't have the time for such attention to my accessories. I decided that what I really wanted was a lace scarf that looked equally good from either side; that didn't have a right or wrong side. Rather than simply knitting a lace pattern all in garter stitch,I set outto play around with creating a reversible lace pattern based on stockinette stitch.While the pattern is not exactly identical on both sides, the mix of stockinette and reverse stockinette makes a lovely combination. The dual sided nature of the scarf symbolizes the requited and two-way nature of our bond, our souls intertwined and our mutual affection.And so,I decided to name the scarf after the place he proposed, in the crater of a volcano named Mt Buninyong. Worked in dreamily soft Australian merino,this scarf is so light and airy and looks great no matter how it falls.

Yarn:

Pear Tree Supersoft Merino [Australian Merino; 220 yd/201 m per 100g skein]; color: Turkey; 1 skein. OR WOOLganics Organic Merino [Organic Australian Merino; 113 yd/103 m per 50g skein]; color: Kundalini; 2 skeins.

Needles:

1 set US #8/5mm straight needles

Tension:

19 stitches to 4 inches/10cm in stocking stitch. Tension is not crucial for this pattern.

Finished Measurement: (blocked)

Width:6 -7 inches. Length: 56 inches approx.

Notes:

The lace pattern is worked over a simple l2 row repeat. mask in the round, your gauge may vary slightly and the ribs may Keep in mind that the swatch is knit flat. If you plan on knitting the slant slightly if the yarn is not balanced. Full repeats of the lace pattern are not always completed on each row. The scarf stitch count of 25 stitches is maintained throughout the scarf. The scarf can be knit by either following the instructions or the chart. NB: the scarf does have a 4 stitch garter border which is not included in the chart.

Abbreviations:

k: knit p: purl yo: yarn over

Working the yarn overs:

The yarn overs need to be worked differently depending on which two stitches they are worked between. Between a knit and a purl stitch: Working yarn will be at the back after the knit stitch. Bring it to the front between the two needles, wrap it over the right needle and back to the front again. Purl the next stitch. Between a purl and a knit stitch: Working yarn will be at the front after the purl stitch. Leave it there and knit the next stitch, bringing the yarn to the back over the right needle. p2tog: purl two together. Purl two stitches together as if one, to decrease by one stitch. ssp: Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time from the left needle to the right. Slip the two stitches back to the left needle in the same position,(keeping them twisted). Purl these two stitches through the back loops. sll: slip one stitch from the left needle to the right without knitting it. pw: purl wise. psso: pass slipped stitch over. Pass the slipped stitch over stitch just knit and drop it off the needle to decrease astitch. k2tog: knit two together. Knit two stitches together as if one to decrease by one stitch. ssk: slip slip knit. Slip two stitches individually knitwise from the left needle to the right, then knit them together by inserting the left needle through the loops from the left-hand side. Some knitters find they get a neater stitch by slipping the first stitch knitwise and the second purlwise.

Lace pattern:

Row 1: k4, [kl, yo, pl, p2tog, pl, ssp, pl,yo] twice , k5. Row 2: k4, [p2, k5,pl]twice,pl, k4. Row 3: k4, [k2, yo, p2tog, pl, ssp, yo, kl] twice, k5. Row 4: k4, [p3, k3,p2];twice,pl, k4. Row 5: k4, \*[k3, yo, sll(pw), p2tog, psso, yo, k2] twice, k5. Row 6: k4 [p4, kl, p3] twice, pl, k4. Row 7: k4, [kl, k2tog, kl, yo, pl, yo, kl, ssk] twice, K5. Row 8: k4, [p3, k3,p2] twice, pl, k4. Row 9: k4, [kl, k2tog, yo, p3, yo, ssk] twice, k5. Row 10: k4, [p2,k5,pl] twice,pl,k4. Row 11: k4, k2tog, yo, p5, yo, sll, k2tog, psso, yo, p5, yo,. Ssk, k4. Row 12: k4, [pl, k7] twice,pl, K4.

Chart and chart notes:

The 4 stitch garter border IS NOT included in chart. After knitting the first four stitches work the chart's 17 stitches. Knit the last four stitches. As there is no right and wrong side to this pattern, symbols are given as for right side only.

Chart Key:

入 ssk 入 sll, k2tog, psso 人 k2tog knit purl yarn over ■ no stitch △ purl two together > ssp > sl 1, p2tog, psso Repeat the stitches inside this box. NB: on the second repeat of row 1l finish with the ssk (outside the repeat box) rather than the sll, k2tog, psso.

Knitting the scarf:

TIP: To help you identify easily which row you are up to, mark the odd row side with a safety pin. Alternatively, you could knit with two different colour needles, one colour for odd rows and one for even rows. Using your 5mm needle cast on 25 stitches loosely. Knit 5 rows. Repeat rows 1 - 12 27 times or until scarf measures desired length. Knit 5 rows. Cast off loosely.

Finishing:

Weave in ends and block.

Copyright

Please respect the moral rights of independent designers. The copyright of this pattern remains with the author. This pattern is provided free for personal home use only; you may make garments from it for your family, as gifts or to donate to charities. Commercial use of this pattern without permission is a violation of the copyright. Selling this pattern or products made from it is not permissible. Cottage licences are available on this pattern for a small fee. Please email tikkjane@gmail.com for any enquiries. Many many thanks to the wonderful group of testers for this pattern who provided much valuable advice, feedback and support; Rachel, Shannon, Fiona, Alice and Casey.