Susan ScarfA Knitting Kninja design

The Susan Scarf is a very simple lace scarf that can be whipped up as a last minute gift. Nothing fancy, just straight forward knitting for a long rectangular scarf that can add a little dressiness to an outfit. Be warned, the stockinette lace has a ten-dency to curl, so blocking is a must! If you’ve never knit lace, this isn’t a bad place to start, as the lace pattern is very short and simple. Enjoy!

SIZE6 inches by 80 inches

MATERIALS* 2 skeins Rowan Kidsilk Aura [75% mo hair, 25% silk, 82 yards per 25g ball] Shown in Antique Bronze* 1 pair U.S. size 10 (6 mm) needles* tapestry needle

GAUGE21 sts = 6 inches in pattern

Keep in mind that because this is a scarf, gauge need not be exact. If you are using much thinner yarn, go up several needle sizes from the suggested needle size on the ball band, and you can always double the lace pattern for a wider scarf.

ABBREVIATION KEY & STITCH GUIDE

BO: Bind offCO: Cast onK: KnitK2tog: Knit two togetherP: PurlRep: RepeatRS: Right sideSsk: Slip one knitwise, slip one purlwise, knit together through back loopsst(s): Stitch(es)WS: Wrong side

CO 21 stitches.K for 4 rows, then begin lace pattern.

Lace pattern:Row 1 (RS): K6, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k4.Row 2 and all WS rows: K3, p15, k3.Row 3: K4, yo, k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2, yo, k7.Row 5: K5, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k8.Row 7: K4, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k6.Row 9: K7, yo, k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2, yo, k1.Row 11: K8, yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k5.Row 12: K3, p15, k3.

Rep Rows 1-12 until scarf measures approximately 80 inches, or desired length.

K for 4 rows, then BO.

Block scarf thoroughly to open up lace and flatten the scarf. For a great lace blocking tutorial, look at Eunny Jang’s blog post, How to Be Happy. (Linked.)

Chart Key

Knit on RS, purl on WS

Knit on WS

Yarn over

Knit two together

Ssk

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