This scarf might be small in size, but it definitely adds a big dose of style and lady-like flair to any outfit.

Only a small amount of yarn is needed to knit up this beautifully shaped accent scarf. Lace leaves stagger left and right along the length of the scarf as you knit from one tapered end to the other.

One edge of the scarf is gently shaped with increases for half of the scarf, then that same edge is gently decreased for the second half. Along the way, the leaf shapes are worked from the lace chart with Garter stitch knit-in borders, creating slightly scalloped edges.

Only yarnovers paired with basic knit decreases are needed for the lace design, but please note that the lace is only charted in this pattern.

The scarf is just the right length to wrap the neck twice or be worn as a neck kerchief. Extra pattern repeats could be added in the middle for a slightly longer version (not shown here). This scarf is a quick project for those experienced with lace. Requiring less than 65 yards per scarf, it’s also a perfect use of stash yarn and a lovely option for a handknit gift.

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Finished Knit Measurements: Approx 38” [96.5 cm] long and 4 ½” [11.5 cm] at widest part.

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Garnstudio DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk); 0.9 oz/25 g [153 yds/140 m] per ball: 1 ball in Color #05 Beige, #03 Grey, or #15 Light Sea Green.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 18 sts = 4" [10 cm] in Lace patt, blocked .
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: An Aran-weight yarn in a brushed alpaca or mohair blend with a gauge of 17 sts = 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Total Yardage Required: 65 yds [60 m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, Cascade Yarns El Cielo, Idena Mohair Lux, Katia Silk-Alpaca, Bremont Textiles Claire; (Aran-weight, but different textures than the brushed alpaca silk): Malabrigo Yarn Worsted, Noro Kureyon, Garnstudio DROPS Nepal, Berroco Comfort Solids & Heathers, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted, Garnstudio DROPS Air, Garnstudio DROPS Big Merino, Berroco Ultra Wool, Cascade Yarns Eco Duo.
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5 mm] knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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