Lace Neck-Warmer

So, I was asked to give the pattern for the little lacy scarf that I made in December. I've been stalling because I had planned on charting the lace for the edging for you, but I've come to accept that I'm not going to get around to that, so . . . here you go. (Again, apologies for not having a lace chart for the edging--if anyone wants to create one, I'll be glad to add it!)

Lace Neck-Warmer

Uses 1 skein of Rowan's Kid Silk Haze. (Any lace-weight yarn could be substituted)

U.S. Size 6 needles

Gauge? To be honest, I didn't even check--it's a lace scarf, just go with the flow (or something).

Cast on 54 stitches.

Use either your preferred cast-on, or a provisional cast-on--your choice. You will be coming back at the end and picking up these stitches, but the method is up to you.

Row 1: K3. *K2, yo, K2togb, repeat from * until you reach the last three stitches, K3.

Row 2. K3. *P2, yo, p2tog, repeat from * until you reach the last three stitches. K3.

Repeat these two rows until the scarf is 23” long (or a little shorter, if you prefer--it depends on how snug you want it around your neck when you wear it).

Next 2 rows, knit every stitch.

 
Decrease

Then, K2tog across entire row (27 st).

K2tog across the entire row again, ending on a knit stitch (14 st).

Knit across row.

Increase

Next row: *K1, yo, repeat from * until you reach the last stitch (27 st).

Next row, Knit into the front and back of every stitch (54 st).

Knit across row.

Edging

Cast on 15 stitches, and knit across them once.

Row 1: Sl1, k1, yo, p2tog, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3, yo, p2tog, k1, yo, k2 (16 st)

Row 2: K2, p1, k1, yo, p2tog, k4, p1, k1, yo, p2tog, k1, then knit the next stitch together with the first of the original 54 stitches.

Row 3: Sl1, k1, yo, p2tog, k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2, yo, p2tog, k2, yo, k2 (17 st)

Row 4: K2, p1, k2, yo, p2tog, k3, p1, k2, yo, p2tog, k1, then knit the next stitch together with the next of the original stitches.

Row 5: Sl1, k1, yo, po2tog, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, yo, p2tog, k3, yo, k2 (18 st)

Row 6: K2, p1, k3, yo, p2tog, k2, p1, k3, yo, p2tog, k1, then knit the next stitch together with the next of the original stitches.

Row 7: Sl1, k1, yo, p2tog, k4, yo, sl1, k1, psso, yo, p2tog, k6 (18 st)

Row 8: Cast off 3 stitches, k2, yo, p2tog, k1, p1, k4, yo, p2tog, k2 (15 st).

 Repeat rows 1-8 until you get to the end of the original stitches. On the last even-numbered row, bind off each stitch as you come to it.

Loop

Now, go back to the cast-on edge, and pick up 54 stitches. Knit one row.

Next row, K2tog, all the way across (27 st).

Repeat, again, K2tog, all the way across, ending with a K1 (14 st).

Next row: K5, bind off 4, K5.

Cast on 3 stitches, for the loop row.

K2, knit next stitch together with the first of the original stitches still on the needle. Turn. K3. Repeat 4 times, until you get to the beginning of the bound-off stitches.

Knit back and forth in rows over these 3 stitches, until you have a band about 3” long. This will be the loop you secure the scarf with.

On the next RS row, K2, knit next stitch together with the first of the original stitches still on the needle. Turn. K3. Repeat 4 times, until you get to the end. Cast off your 3 stitches.

Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Wear by wrapping around your neck, and pulling the lace end through the loop, where it should rest at that gathered band of stitches, just before the edging began.

If desired, you can make the whole thing a little narrower, by casting on 4 fewer stitches for each repeat of the main lace pattern.

Also, thanks to Martha Waterman’s “Traditional Knitted & Lace Shawls” ©1993, for the lace patterns

This pattern is copyrighted to Debra Boyken, 2006.

Comments

[Chris]

I wasn't reading back then, so this is the first I've seen it - very cute! Thanks for the pattern.

[Carole]

Thanks for sharing this pattern. I'm going to put it on my list (which is getting longer every day).

[Beth]

Mohair-allergy-girl itches just seeing the photo again. KSH comes in such pretty colors though.

[Ina]

Ooh, a beauteous one-skein wonder! Thanks for the pattern.

To get the Olympics discount at Modern Yarn, be sure to register your project and let them know when you finish.

[Cindy]

Your scarf is lovely. Thanks for the pattern. Only one problem. Another thing to add to my "want to knit" list.

[Snow]

Oh, it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm going to have to knit one of these, too. You're very good at design, Deb. I just don't seem to have that particular skill!

[Lizzy B]

That scarf looks lovely on you. I'll live vicariously through all those folks who can knit with mohair... But I do have some alpaca that might work... :)

That mustard color is wonderful!

[Risa]

Thanks for the pattern! I've been thinking about this since I saw it at Starbucks during our Ridgewood outing. It really is beautiful and I'm adding it to the list of things to make.

[Lisa]

Very lovely neck warmer! Also, thank you for your two cents on the book burning topic.

[christine]

What a perfect use for crack, sorry KSH..........my very most favorite fiber! It's wonderful!!!!!