Knitting Lace:

10 Free
Knitted Lace
Patterns

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10 Free Knitted Lace Patterns
LACE KNITTING. The very phrase evokes clouds of There’s an easy hat with lace motifs knitted out of sock
soft finery, light enough to pass through the proverbial yarn; a pair of lacy fingerless gloves, a cardigan designed
wedding ring. But lace isn’t just for weddings! around the beloved feather-and-fan pattern; and of
course, two perennial favorites: a popular triangular
Lace is now vibrant, and modern, and more popular
lace shawl and an easy rectangular lace scarf. New to
than ever! Today, everything from hats to sweaters
this collection is a stunning lace blouse, a lace-topped
incorporates the beauty of knitted lace; knitting one’s
Henley-style pullover, and a pretty lace and garter-
first lace scarf or shawl has become a rite of passage in
stitch shrug.
the knitting community.
Whether you’re a long-time lace knitter or a knitter
In this collection, we’ve tried to capture the range
looking for your very first lace knitting project, you’ll
and versatility that is lace knitting today—you’ll find
find a lace pattern that you love.
everything from a super-simple scarf with a one-row
lace pattern to an intricate shawl that grew out of Cheers,
Iceland’s rich fiber traditions.

Kathleen Cubley Sandi Wiseheart

Editor, [Link] KnittingDaily, Founding Editor

Contents KNITTING LACE: 10 FREE

Sophia Lace Shrug by Betty Monroe.............................................. PAGE 3 KNITTED LACE PATTERNS

A Knitting Daily eBook edited by

Oriel Lace Blouse by Shirley Paden................................................ PAGE 5 Kathleen Cubley & Sandi Wiseheart
E D I T O R I A L S TA F F
Henley Perfected by Connie Chang Chinchio............................... PAGE 8 EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Kathleen Cubley
CREATIVE SERVICES
Icelandic Lace Shawl by Sigrídur Halldórsdóttir/ Janice Tapia and
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Tammy Beard
Carol Rasmussen Noble............................................................................... PAGE 12 PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Hartlove
(unless otherwise noted)

Spectrum Scarf by Eunny Jang......................................................... PAGE 16 ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford

Projects and information are for
Tailored Scallops Cardigan by Pam Allen..............................PAGE 18 inspiration and p ­ersonal use only.
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 Sophia Shrug
design by Betty Monroe
Originally published in Interweave Knits Gifts, 2010

Finished Size 26 (271⁄2, 283⁄4)" wide from cuff to cuff

and 281⁄4 (291⁄2, 331⁄2)" long from top of collar to bottom
of back. Shrug shown measures 26".
Yarn Schoppel Wolle IN Silk (75% merino, 25% silk;
219 yd [200 m]/100 g): #3681 purple, 3 (4, 4) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; markers (m);
tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st.
NOTES
• TThishereshrug is worked from side to side in one piece.
• alace section thatsections
are three in each row of knitting:
forms the collar, a garter-stitch
section that forms the upper body, and another
lace section that forms the lower body. The shrug is
folded in half along the garter-stitch section, and the
short edges of each lace section are seamed.
• In the crossed-stitch rows, the three right stitches
of the six-stitch group are pulled over the three left
stitches of the group. This effectively pulls the three
left stitches through the center of the three right
Kathryn Martin

stitches. When pulling the stitches over and then

knitting them, make sure to keep the stitches in
order.

SHRUG
With crochet hook and the chain edge method (see
A simple rectangle, cleverly bordered and seamed, Glossary), CO 108 (112, 128) sts. Do not join.
Set-Up Rows 1 and 2: Sl 1, k27 (27, 33), place marker (pm),
turns into the versatile Sophia Shrug. A drapey
knit to last st, p1.
elongated-stitch pattern folds easily into a shawl Rows 1 and 2: Sl 1, knit to 3 sts before m, p1, k1, p1, sl m,
collar or stands up for warmth; while garter stitch knit to next m, sl m, *yo, ssk; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, ssp.
turned on its side flows easily across shoulders, Rows 3–5: Sl 1, knit to 3 sts before m, p1, k1, p1, sl m, knit to
next m, sl m, [yo, ssk] 2 times, knit to last st, p1.
stretches to pin closed, and snaps back for
Row 6: Sl 1, [yo 2 times, k1] 24 (24, 30) times, p1, k1, p1, sl m,
wearing open. knit to next m, sl m, [yo, ssk] 2 times, knit to last st, p1.

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Row 7: Sl 1, [yo 2 times, k1] 24 (24, 30) times, p1, k1, p1, sl m, knit to
next m, sl m, [yo, ssk] 2 times, *[drop both yo, sl 1] 6 times, cross these
6 sts as foll: skip first 3 sts on right needle, insert left needle into next
3 sts on right needle and transfer to left needle, then sl 3 sts from
right needle to left needle (see Notes), k6; rep from * to end, purling
last st instead of knitting it—4 (4, 5) sets of crossed sts.
Row 8: Sl 1, knit to 3 sts before m, p1, k1, p1, sl m, knit to next m, sl m,
[yo, ssk] 2 times, *[drop both yo, sl 1] 6 times, cross these 6 sts as foll: skip
first 3 sts on right needle, insert left needle into next 3 sts on right needle
and transfer to left needle, then sl 3 sts from right needle to left needle,
k6; rep from * to end, purling last st instead of knitting it—4 (4, 5) sets of
crossed sts.
Rows 9 and 10: Sl 1, knit to 3 sts before m, p1, k1, p1, sl m, knit to
next m, sl m, [yo, ssk] 2 times, knit to last st, p1.
Rep Rows 1–10 only 17 (18, 19) more times. BO all sts.

FINISHING
Block lightly to measurements, being careful not to flatten sts. Lace
sections will be longer than garter st section. Fold in half along garter
st section. Sewing lace sections only and keeping garter st section free,
sew CO edges tog and BO edges tog. Weave in loose ends.

Betty Monroe taught herself to knit when she was six years old. She picked
up the needles off and on but only fell in love with knitting when she
knitted her very first sweater—from a Kaffe Fassett pattern. She lives in
Georgia.

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 Oriel Lace Blouse
design by Shirley Paden
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2007

Finished Size 36 (401 ⁄ 2, 441 ⁄ 2, 49)" bust circumfer-

ence. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn Alchemy Yarns Silken Straw (100% silk;
236 yd [216 m]/40 g): #92W moonstone, 6 (6, 7, 8)
skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), 6 (4 mm), 5
(3.75 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook; seven 3 ⁄ 8"
buttons; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in patt on size 5
needles after blocking; 1 patt rep = 23 ⁄ 16" wide and
31 ⁄ 2" high on size 5 needles after blocking.

STITCH GUIDE
Sloped Bind-Off: (used for armholes and sleeve
caps) Do not work the last st of the row before the
BO. On the BO row, slip the first st from the left
needle pwise, then BO the rem st from the previous
row over the slipped st. This technique is used only
on the first BO st of a row.

NOTES
• Selastic
ize 8 needle
Carol Kaplan

is used for the cast-on to provide an

edge for the lace pattern.
• Rtions
 ow counts are given throughout the instruc-
because the neckband is a continuation of
the front and back; the neck pickup begins on a
specific row.
A gently fitted silhouette and belled sleeves are the
perfect foil for an intricate allover lace pattern of
• Garter stitch selvedges are worked throughout garment; knit
the first and last stitch on all rows.
­interlocking arches. Shirley Paden used a drapey, • A lternate working two rows with one skein and two rows
with another to disguise any color differences between
slightly variegated silk ribbon to keep the top light skeins.
and airy. The close-fitting collar closes up the back
with a row of small buttons. Front
With largest needles, CO 99 (111, 123, 135) sts. Change
to size 5 needles and purl 1 WS row. Next row: (RS) K1
(selvedge st; work in garter st), work 97 (109, 121, 133)

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sts according to Row 1 of Oriel chart (page 82), beg and ending row 4 times, then every foll 0 (10th, 0, 10th) row 0 (2, 0,
as indicated for your size, k1 (selvedge st; work in garter st). 2) times, ending with chart Row 27—73 (77, 85, 89) sts.
Shape waist: Cont in charted patt, dec 1 st inside selvedge sts Work 15 rows even in patt, ending with chart Row 14—piece
each end of needle every 8th row 6 times, ending with chart measures about 17" from beg. Shape cap: Use the sloped BO
Row 20—87 (99, 111, 123) sts rem; piece measures about 6" to BO 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beg of foll 2
from CO. Work 12 rows even in patt, ending with chart Row 4— rows, *BO 2 sts at beg of foll 2 rows, then 1 st at beg of foll
piece measures about 71⁄2" from CO. Shape bust: Inc row: (RS) 2 rows; rep from * 1 (1, 2, 2) more time(s), then BO 2 sts
Inc 1 st inside selvedge st each end of needle—2 sts inc’d. at beg of foll 2 rows, then 1 st at beg of foll 14 (18, 18, 22)
Cont in patt, rep Inc row every 7th row 5 more times, ending rows, then 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows—17 (17, 19, 19) sts
with chart Row 12—99 (111, 123, 135) sts; piece measures rem. BO all sts.
about 12" from CO. Work 16 rows even in patt, ending with Finishing
chart Row 28—piece measures about 14" from CO. Shape arm- Block to measurements. Place 15 (15, 19, 20) held right-front
holes: Use the sloped BO (see Stitch Guide) to BO 4 sts at beg and right-back shoulder sts onto needles. With RS tog and using
of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beg of foll 2 (4, 4, 6) rows, then the three-needle BO (see Glossary), join shoulder sts. Rep for left
2 sts at beg of foll 2 (6, 6, 8) rows, then 1 st at beg of foll 6 shoulder. Sew side seams. Neckband: With size 2 needles and RS
(4, 6, 6) rows—75 (75, 85, 87) sts rem. Work 44 (44, 46, 46) facing, beg at left edge of placket with chart Row 1 (5, 9, 13),
rows even in patt after last BO row, ending with chart Row 28 work 24 (24, 25, 25) held left-back sts in patt as established,
(4, 8, 12)—armholes measure about 7 (71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)". Place sts pick up and knit 3 (3, 1, 1) st(s) at shoulder, work 45 (45, 47,
on holder. 47) held front sts in patt as established, pick up and knit 3 (3,
1, 1) st(s) at shoulder, work 24 (24, 25, 25) held right-back sts
Back in patt as established—99 sts. Note: Patt should flow continu-
Work as for front through the armhole shaping, then work 12 (12, ously around neckband. Keeping first and last st in garter st for
14, 14) rows even in patt after last BO row, ending with chart selvedge sts, work even in patt for 27 (23, 27, 27) more rows,
Row 24 (28, 4, 8)—armholes measure about 3 (31⁄2, 4, 41⁄2)".
Divide for placket: (RS) Work 38 (38, 43, 44) sts in patt, then
place these sts on holder for right back—37 (37, 42, 43) sts rem
for left back. With RS facing, knit into front and back of next st
(k1f&b), work to end in patt—38 (38, 43, 44) sts. Work 1 WS row
even. At beg of next RS row, create a selvedge st at the placket
opening by working k1f&b in the first st—39 (39, 44, 45) sts.
Keeping in patt as established and maintaining 1-st garter st
selvedge at each edge, work even until armhole measures about
7 (71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)", ending with chart Row 28 (4, 8, 12). Place sts
on holder. Right back: With WS facing, transfer 38 (38, 43, 44)
right-back sts to needle and join yarn at placket opening. Work 1
WS row even. Create a selvedge st at placket opening by working
k1f&b at end of next RS row—39 (39, 44, 45) sts. Keeping in patt
as established and maintaining 1-st garter st selvedge at each
edge, work even until armhole measures about 7 (71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)",
ending with chart Row 28 (4, 8, 12). Place sts on holder.

Sleeves
With largest needles, CO 63 (63, 75, 75) sts. Change to size 7
needles and purl 1 WS row. Keeping first and last st in garter
st for selvedge sts, work center 61 (61, 73, 73) sts accord-
ing to Oriel chart, working the next 54 rows changing needle
sizes as foll: 16 rows with size 7, 16 rows with size 6, 14
rows with size 5, and 8 rows with size 3, ending with chart
Row 26—piece measures about 8" from CO. Shape sleeve:
Change to size 5 needles and work as foll: Inc 1 st each end
of needle on next row, then every foll 14th (9th, 14th, 9th)

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ending with chart Row 28 (28, 8, 12)—band measures 3 (21⁄2, 3,

3)". BO all sts. Placket border: With crochet hook and RS facing,
beg at right edge of placket, work 35 single crochet (sc; see Glos-
sary for crochet instructions) to bottom of placket opening, 1 sc
at base of placket, and 35 sc up left side of placket—71 sc total.
Work 1 row even in sc. Work 1 row of picot crochet as foll: Sl st 3 (3, 31 ⁄2, 31 ⁄2)"

4 (41 ⁄2, 5, 51 ⁄2)"

10 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm
in first sc, *ch 3, skip 1 sc, sl st in each of next 4 sc*; rep from 7.5 (7.5, 9, 9) cm

33.5 (33.5, 39.5, 41.5) cm

* to * 5 more times, ch 3, skip 1 sc, sl st in each of last 3 sc on

131 ⁄4 (14, 151 ⁄2, 161 ⁄4)"

right side of placket, sl st in center sc, sl st in each of first 3 sc
on left side of placket; rep from * to * 6 times, ch 3, skip 1 sc, sl
st in last sc. Sew seven buttons onto left side of placket between
the first 2 sc rows and opposite the 7 picots on the right side of
placket. Sew sleeve seams. Set in sleeves. Weave in loose ends.

9"
23 cm

91 ⁄2 (91 ⁄2, 111 ⁄4, 111 ⁄4)"

24 (24, 28.5, 28.5) cm
8"
20.5 cm
k on RS; p on WS ssk
Sleeve
p on RS; k on WS yo

121⁄4 (121⁄4, 141⁄2, 141⁄2)"

k2tog pattern repeat
31 (31, 37, 37) cm

Oriel
riel
O
23 ⁄4 (23 ⁄4, 31 ⁄2, 33 ⁄4)" 81 ⁄4 (81 ⁄4, 81 ⁄2, 81 ⁄2)"
27 7 (7, 9, 9.5) cm 21 (21, 21.5, 21.5) cm

25
3 (21 ⁄2, 3, 3)"
7.5 (6.5, 7.5, 7.5) cm

7 (61 ⁄2, 7, 7)"

18 (16.5, 18, 18) cm
23
7 (71 ⁄2, 8, 81 ⁄2)"
18 (19, 20.5, 21.5) cm

21

19 Front & Back

17

15
14"
35.5 cm

13 153 ⁄4 (18, 201 ⁄4, 221 ⁄4)"

40 (45.5, 51.5, 56.5) cm
11

9
18 (201 ⁄4, 221 ⁄4, 241 ⁄2)"
7
45.5 (51.5, 56.5, 62) cm
5

end end beg beg

front front front front
36" 40 1⁄2" 40 1⁄2" 36"
44 1⁄2" 49" 49" 44 1⁄2"
sleeve sleeve
(all sizes) (all sizes)

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 Henley Perfected
design by Connie Chang Chinchio
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2007

Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); seven 1 ⁄ 2" buttons; tapestry

needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 221 ⁄ 2 sts and
34 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

Stitch Guide
Division Pattern:
Row 1: (WS) K1, *sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), yo; rep
from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: (RS) K1, *k2tog tbl (slipped st and yo); rep from * to
last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 6: Rep Row 2.

3-Stitch I-cord Bind-Off: CO 3 sts. *K2, ssk, sl 3 sts from right

needle to left needle; rep from * until 3 sts rem, sl 1, k2tog,
psso. Fasten off last st.

NOTES
• Kstitches.
 nit the first and last stitch of every row for garter selvedge
• WW ork all increases and decreases inside the selvedge stitches.
Amanda Stevenson

• that
 henevery
decreasing for neck and armhole shaping in lace, make sure
lace decrease (k2tog or ssk) is accompanied by a lace
increase (yo) and every lace double decrease (sl 1 k2tog psso) is
accompanied by two lace increases (yo) to maintain correct stitch
counts. If there are not enough stitches to work increase(s) with
accompanying decrease, work these stitches in stockinette stitch.
For ease in seaming in the lace portion, the two edge stitches
Finished Size 321 ⁄ 2 (35, 39, 421 ⁄ 2, 461 ⁄ 2, 51)" bust circumference. should not include any yarnovers or decreases (ssk, k2tog, sl1
Sweater shown measures 35". k2tog psso).
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd
[134 m]/50 g): #131 kiwi (pale green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Back
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Bands and hems—size Hem: With smaller needle, CO 97 (105, 115, 127, 139, 153) sts.
3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct Beg with a RS row, work in St st (knit on RS; purl on WS) for 5
gauge. rows. Turning ridge: (WS) *K1 through back loop (tbl); rep from

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Right-Front Lace, sizes 35 (421⁄2, 461⁄2)" Right-Front Lace, sizes 321⁄2 (39, 51)"

19 19
k on RS; p on WS
17 17

p on RS; k on WS 15 15

13 13
yo
11 11

k2tog 9 9

7 7
ssk
5 5
sl 1, k2tog, psso
3 3

pattern repeat 1 1

end end beg beg end end beg beg

421/2" 35" 35" 421/2" 51" 321/2" 321/2" 39"
461/2" 461/2" 39" 51"

Left-Front Lace, sizes 35 (421⁄2, 461⁄2)" Back and Sleeve Lace

19 19

17 17

15 15

13 13

11 11

9 9

7 7

5 5

3 3

1 1

end end beg beg end sleeve end back beg back beg sleeve
421/2" 35" 35" 421/2" 39" 321/2" 321/2" 39"
461/2" 461/2" 421/2" 35" 35" 421/2"
461/2" 461/2"
end sleeve beg sleeve
Left-Front Lace, sizes 321⁄2 (39, 51)" end back 321/2" 321/2" beg back
421/2" 51" 51" 421/2"
51" 51"
19

17 end back beg back

39" 39"
15 end sleeve beg sleeve
35" 35"
13 461/2" 461/2"

11

end end beg beg

51" 321/2" 321/2" 39"
39" 51"

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* across. Change to larger needle. Work in St st until piece mea- bust shaping as for back, then work 6 rows of division patt—46
sures 3 (3, 31⁄2, 31⁄2, 4, 4)" from turning ridge, ending with a WS (50, 55, 61, 67, 74) sts. Adjust st count: (WS) K1, purl to last
row. Shape waist: Dec 1 st each end of needle on next row, then st and at the same time dec 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) sts evenly spaced,
every 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10)th row 3 (3, 3, 3, 2, 2) more times—89 k1—44 (48, 53, 58, 64, 70) sts rem. Keeping first and last st in
(97, 107, 119, 133, 147) sts rem. Work even in St st for 2", end- garter st and second and second-to-last st in St st, work center
ing with a WS row—piece measures about 8 (8, 81⁄2, 81⁄2, 81⁄2, 81⁄2)" 40 (44, 49, 54, 60, 66) sts according to Left Front Lace chart for
from turning ridge. Shape bust: Inc 1 st each end of needle on your size, beg and ending as indicated for your size. Work in patt
next row, then every 10 (10, 8, 8, 12, 12)th row 2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1) until piece measures 141⁄2 (15, 15, 151⁄2, 151⁄2, 16)" from turning
more time(s)—95 (103, 113, 125, 137, 151) sts; piece measures ridge, ending with a WS row. Shape armhole: (RS) Keeping in
about 103⁄4 (103⁄4, 103⁄4, 103⁄4, 101⁄4, 101⁄4)" from turning ridge. Work lace patt with edge sts (see Notes), BO 4 (5, 6, 6, 8, 9) sts at beg
6 rows of division patt (see Stitch Guide). Adjust st count: (WS) of next row—40 (43, 47, 52, 56, 61) sts rem. Dec 1 st at armhole
K1, purl to last st and at the same time, dec 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 8) sts edge (beg of RS rows) every RS row 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10) times—36
evenly spaced, k1—91 (99, 109, 119, 131, 143) sts rem. Keeping (38, 41, 45, 48, 51) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures
first and last st in garter st (knit every row) and the second and 5 (5, 51⁄2, 51⁄4, 53⁄4, 6)", ending with a RS row. Shape neck: (WS)
second-to-last st in St st, work center 87 (95, 105, 115, 127, 139) Work 10 (11, 11, 12, 12, 13) sts in patt and place these sts on a
sts according to Back and Sleeve Lace chart, beg and ending as holder, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, then
indicated for your size. Work in patt until piece measures 141⁄2 (15, every other row 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) times—20 (21, 24, 27, 30, 31)
15, 151⁄2, 151⁄2, 16)" from turning ridge, ending with a WS row. sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 7 (7, 71⁄2, 71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)",
Shape armholes: Keeping in lace patt with edge sts (see Notes), ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder. Right front: With RS
BO 4 (5, 6, 6, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows—83 (89, 97, 107, facing, join yarn to neck edge. Finish bust shaping as for back,
115, 125) sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS row 4 (5, then work 6 rows of division patt—46 (50, 55, 61, 67, 74) sts.
6, 7, 8, 10) times—75 (79, 85, 93, 99, 105) sts rem. Work even Adjust st count: (WS) K1, purl to last st and at the same time,
in patt until armholes measure 7 (7, 71⁄2, 71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)", ending with dec 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) sts evenly spaced, k1—44 (48, 53, 58, 64,
a WS row. Place first 20 (21, 24, 27, 30, 31) sts on one holder for 70) sts rem. Keeping first and last st in garter st and second and
the right shoulder, the next 35 (37, 37, 39, 39, 43) sts on a sec- ­second-to-last st in St st, work center 40 (44, 49, 54, 60, 66) sts
ond holder for the back neck, and the last 20 (21, 24, 27, 30, 31) according to Right Front Lace chart for your size, beg and end-
sts on a third holder for the left shoulder. ing as indicated for your size. Work in patt until piece measures
141⁄2 (15, 15, 151⁄2, 151⁄2, 16)" from turning ridge, ending with a
Front RS row. Shape armhole: (WS) Keeping in lace patt with edge sts
Work as for back until piece measures 9 (9, 9, 9, 83⁄4, 83⁄4)" from (see Notes), BO 4 (5, 6, 6, 8, 9) sts at beg of next row—40 (43,
turning ridge, ending with a RS row—91 (99, 109, 121, 135, 149) 47, 52, 56, 61) sts rem. Dec 1 st at armhole edge (end of RS rows)
sts. Placket opening: (WS) P44 (48, 53, 59, 66, 73), BO 3 sts, every RS row 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10) times—36 (38, 41, 45, 48, 51) sts
purl to end of row. Place 44 (48, 53, 59, 66, 73) sts for right front rem. Work even until armhole measures 5 (5, 51⁄2, 51⁄4, 53⁄4, 6)",
on a holder and cont on left-front sts only. Left front: Finish ending with a WS row. Shape neck: (RS) Work 10 (11, 11, 12, 12,

23 ⁄4"
12 (12, 12.5, 14, 14, 15) cm

31 ⁄2 (33 ⁄4, 41 ⁄4, 43 ⁄4, 51 ⁄4, 51 ⁄2)" 61 ⁄4 (61 ⁄2, 61 ⁄2, 7, 7, 73 ⁄4)"
7 cm
43 ⁄4 (43 ⁄4, 5, 51 ⁄2, 51 ⁄2, 6)"

9 (9.5, 11, 12, 13.5, 14) cm 16 (16.5, 16.5, 18, 18, 19.5) cm
161 ⁄4 (171 ⁄2, 191 ⁄2, 211 ⁄4, 231 ⁄4, 251 ⁄2)"
41.5 (44.5, 49.5, 54, 59, 65) cm
7 (7, 7 1 ⁄2, 71 ⁄2, 8, 81 ⁄2)"
18 (18, 19, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm

121 ⁄4 (121 ⁄2, 133 ⁄4, 143 ⁄4, 151 ⁄2, 161 ⁄2)"
31 (31.5, 35, 37.5, 39.5, 42) cm
17 (17, 17, 17, 18, 18)"
43 (43, 43, 43, 45.5, 45.5) cm

Sleeve
143 ⁄4 (161 ⁄4, 173 ⁄4, 193 ⁄4, 221 ⁄4, 241 ⁄2)"
37.5 (41.5, 45, 50, 56.5, 62) cm
141 ⁄2 (15, 15, 151 ⁄2, 151 ⁄2, 16)"
37 (38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 40.5) cm

Front & Back

161 ⁄4 (171 ⁄2, 191 ⁄4, 211 ⁄4, 231 ⁄4, 251 ⁄2)" 101 ⁄4 (101 ⁄2, 111 ⁄2, 123 ⁄4, 131 ⁄2, 141 ⁄2)"
41.5 (44.5, 49, 54, 59, 65) cm 26 (26.5, 29, 32, 34.5, 37) cm

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13) sts in patt and place these sts on a holder, work to end. Dec 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts along side of left neck, and k10 (11,
1 st at neck edge every row 3 times, then every other row 3 (3, 3, 11, 12, 12, 13) held left-front sts—89 (93, 93, 101, 101, 111) sts
3, 3, 4) times—20 (21, 24, 27, 30, 31) sts rem. Work even until total.
armhole measures 7 (7, 71⁄2, 71⁄2, 8, 81⁄2)", ending with a WS row. Row 2: Purl.
Place sts on holder. Row 3: K27 (28, 28, 31, 31, 34), place marker (pm), k35 (37, 37,
39, 39, 43), pm, k27 (28, 28, 31, 31, 34).
Sleeves Row 4: Purl.
Hem: With smaller needle, CO 62 (63, 69, 77, 81, 87) sts. Work Row 5: Knit to first m, ssk, knit to 2 sts before second m, k2tog,
5 rows in St st. Turning ridge: (WS) *K1tbl; rep from * across. knit to end—87 (91, 91, 99, 99, 109) sts rem.
Change to larger needle. Work even in St st until piece measures Row 6: Purl.
83⁄4 (83⁄4, 83⁄4, 81⁄2, 81⁄4, 81⁄4)" from turning ridge, ending with a RS Row 7: K1, ssk, knit to first m, ssk, knit to 2 sts before second m,
row. Work 6 rows of division patt. Adjust st count: (WS) K1, purl k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—4 sts dec’d.
to last st and at the same time, dec 3 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts evenly Row 8: Purl.
spaced across row, k1—59 (61, 65, 73, 77, 83) sts rem. Keeping Row 9: Rep Row 7.
first and last st in garter st and second and second-to-last st in St Row 10: Purl.
st, work center 55 (57, 61, 69, 73, 79) sts according to Back and Row 11: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—77 (81, 81, 89, 89,
Sleeve Lace chart, beg and end as indicated for your size. Work 99) sts rem.
even in patt until piece measures 11" from turning ridge, ending Row 12: (turning ridge) *K1tbl; rep from * across.
with a WS row. Shape sleeve: Inc 1 st each end of needle on Row 13: K1, M1 (see Glossary), knit to last st, M1, k1—79 (83, 83,
next row, then every 12 (12, 10, 12, 14, 14)th row 4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 91, 91, 101) sts.
4) more times, working new sts into lace patt when possible—69 Row 14: Purl.
(71, 77, 83, 87, 93) sts. Work even in patt until piece measures 17 Row 15: K1, M1, knit to m, k1, M1, knit to 1 st before m, M1, knit
(17, 17, 17, 18, 18)" from turning ridge, ending with a WS row. to last st, M1, k1—4 sts inc’d.
Shape cap: Keeping in lace patt with edge sts (see Notes), BO 4 Row 16: Purl.
(5, 6, 6, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows—61 (61, 65, 71, 71, 75) Row 17: Rep Row 15—87 (91, 91, 99, 99, 109) sts.
sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every row 5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7) Work 5 rows in St st. BO all sts loosely. Folding collar at turning
times, then every other row 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, then every 4th ridge, whipstitch neck facing to WS. Weave in loose ends.
row 3 (3, 3, 2, 3, 3) times, then every other row 4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 7)
times, then every row 1 (1, 2, 4, 3, 2) time(s)—27 sts rem. BO 3 CONNIE CHANG CHINCHIO is an out-of-work physicist who
sts at beg of next 4 rows—15 sts rem. BO all sts. enjoys playing with yarn and designing in New Jersey and New
York. More designs and yarn talk can be found on her blog at
Finishing ­[Link].
Join shoulders using the three-needle BO (see Glossary). Sew in
sleeves, easing any fullness at the top. Use mattress st (see Glos-
sary) to sew side and sleeve seams, beg at the turning ridge of the
body and ending at the turning ridge of the sleeves. Whipstitch
(see Glossary) hems to the WS. Buttonband: With smaller needle
and RS facing, pick up and knit 67 (69, 73, 75, 79, 85) sts along
right-front placket opening, beg at lower edge. Work in St st for
6 rows, ­ending with a RS row. With WS facing, work 3-st I-cord
BO (see Stitch Guide). Buttonhole band: With smaller needle
and RS facing, pick up and knit 67 (69, 73, 75, 79, 85) sts along
left-front placket opening, beg at upper edge. Work in St st for 3
rows. Buttonhole row: (RS) K4 (5, 4, 5, 4, 4), work 2-st one row
buttonhole (see Glossary), *k7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10), work 2-st one row
buttonhole; rep from * 5 more times, k7 (8, 7, 8, 7, 7)—7 but-
tonholes. Cont in St st for 2 more rows, ending with a RS row.
With WS facing, work 3-st I‑cord BO. Sew lower edge of each band
to BO sts at base of placket. Sew buttons to buttonband opposite
buttonholes. Neckband: With smaller needle and RS facing, beg
at right-front neck edge, k10 (11, 11, 12, 12, 13) held sts, pick up
and knit 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts along side of right neck, k35
(37, 37, 39, 39, 43) back-neck sts from holder, pick up and knit

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 Icelandic Lace Shawl design by Sigrídur Halldórsdóttir
adapted by Carol Rasmussen Noble
Originally published Piecework Magazine, July/August 1996

Called the Thórdís shawl, the original of this traditional Icelandic shawl is part of the Icelandic Craft Council’s
collection of textiles. It is thought to have been knitted by Thórdís Egilsdóttir, a resident of a small fishing
village on the west coast of Iceland well known for her craftsmanship with handspun yarns. She used very fine
thel (the fine, soft undercoat of the Icelandic sheep) in natural white and shades of moraut (soft brown). This
pattern, which captures the spirit of the original, was designed by Icelandic knitter Sigrídur Halldórsdóttir
and translated and adapted for PieceWork readers by Carol Noble.

Finished Size: The finished shawl measures

76 inches (193 cm) across the shoulder edge
and 37 inches (94 cm) deep at the center back.
Yarn: Fingering-weight wool yarn. Shown in
Jaggerspun Maine Line 2/8 (100% wool; 22 40
yd [2048 m]/16 oz [454 g]): natural (white), 3½
oz; graphite (dark gray) and arrowhead (gray-
beige), 1 oz each; suede (medium brown) and
sable (dark brown), ¾ oz each; pewter (light
gray), shale (medium gray), sand (beige), and
black, ½ oz each. Yarn available in smaller than
1-lb units from Halcyon Yarn ([Link].
com) and other suppliers.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32-inch (81.2-cm)
circular knitting needle.
Notions: Steel crochet hook, size B/2 (2.5
mm); markers (optional).
Skill Level: Intermediate.

NOTES
Carol’s shawl is knitted in a fingering-weight yarn
in natural and several dyed shades. For a more
traditional shawl, you may wish to use Icelandic
lace-weight yarn spun from Icelandic wool.
Joe Coca

Use stitch markers between pattern repeats and

at center back if desired.
Carol originally suggested the two-needle chain

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cast-on or the thumb cast-on, which are the equivalent of the Row 11: Knit.
Long Tail or Continental cast-on. Row 13: K168, k2tog, place marker to mark center back,
The directions occasionally call for knitting a wrong-side row with k169—338 sts.
a new color which produces “blips” of the old color on the right Row 14: Change to dark gray, k1, * k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep
side of the fabric. This is a deliberate effect to minimize the
from * to * 14 times more, k3tog; rep from * to * 15 times,
difference between the right and wrong sides of the shawl.
The charts show most of the right-side pattern rows. Please refer k3tog, k1—334 sts. See Chart B for Rows 14-36.
to the row-by-row instructions for how to work wrong-side Row 15 and all following odd-numbered rows through Row
rows, transitional rows between charts, and the repeated 35: K1, purl to last st, k1.
section at the end of Chart D. Row 16: K1, k3tog, k2, *yo, k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3*; rep from * to
Charts B, D, and F show only the first half of right-side rows, with * 13 times more, [yo, k2] twice, k3tog twice, k2; rep from * to
arrows indicating the shawl center. Read each chart row from * 14 times, [yo, k2] twice, k3tog, k1—330 sts.
right to left for the first half of the shawl, then read the chart Row 18: K1, k3tog, k1, *yo, k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3*; rep from * to
row backwards from left to right for the second half, reversing * 13 times more, yo, k2, yo, k1, k3tog twice, k1; rep from * to
the direction of the single decreases. In other words, for
* 14 times, yo, k2, yo, k1, k3tog, k1—326 sts.
the second half of the shawl, substitute k2tog for each ssk
symbol and vice versa. The k3tog double decreases are not Row 20: Change to medium gray, k1, k3tog, *yo, k2, yo, k3,
reversed, and are worked as k3tog throughout the entire row. k3tog, k3*; rep from * to * 13 times more, yo, k2, yo, k3tog
Chart B is worked on an even number of stitches with the center twice; rep from * to * 14 times, yo, k2, yo, k3tog, k1—322 sts.
of the shawl between the two center stitches on the needle. Row 22: K1, k2tog, *k2, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo*; rep from * to * 13
For Chart B, work each row from right to left, then work the times more, k2, ssk, k2tog; rep from * to * 14 times, k2, ssk,
entire row again reading from left to right as explained above. k1—318 sts.
This means you will work a k3tog both before and after the Row 24: K1, k2tog, k1, *yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k2*; rep from * to
center marker as you reverse the chart direction. * 12 times more, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1; rep
Charts D and F are worked on an odd number of stitches with
from * to * 13 times, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k1—314
the center of the shawl positioned exactly on a single center
sts.
stitch. For these charts, the last stitch of each chart row is the
center stitch which is not repeated when you read the chart in Row 26: K1, k2tog, *yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k2*; rep from * to * 12
reverse. Work to the end of the chart row, work the last stitch times more, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, ssk, k2tog; rep from * to *
once, then begin reading the chart from left to right starting 13 times, yo, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, ssk, k1—310 sts.
with the second-to-last stitch of the row. Row 28: Change to light gray, k5, *k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep
If you’re still not certain how to reverse the patterns for halfcharts from * to * 12 times more, ssk, k3, ssk, [k2tog, k3] twice, yo,
B, D, and F, the written directions spell out exactly how to k2, yo, k3; rep from * to * 12 times, k3tog, k5—306 sts.
work each row. Compare the row-by-row instructions with the Row 30: K4, *k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep from * to * 12 times
charts to understand the reversal better, or work these rows more, ssk, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3; rep from
from the text directions.
* to * 12 times, k3tog, k4—302 sts.
The original shawl was not finished along its top edge, but you
may choose to work the optional top border if desired. Row 32: K3, *k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep from * to * 12 times
more, ssk, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3; rep from
* to * 12 times, k3tog, k3—298 sts.
Shawl Row 34: K2, *k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep from * to * 12 times
With white, cast on 339 stitches loosely on the circular needle more, ssk twice, k2tog twice, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3; rep from * to
using a cast-on method that results in an elastic edge. Work back * 12 times, k3tog, k2—294 sts.
and forth on the circular needle. Row 36: K1, *k3tog, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3*; rep from * to * 12 times
Rows 1, 3, and 5: (Wrong side facing) Knit. See Chart A for more, k3tog; rep from * to * 13 times, k3tog, k1—290 sts.
Rows 2-12 . Row 37: Change to white, knit.
Rows 2 and 4: K1, purl to last st, k1. Rows 38 and 40: K1, k2tog, purl to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—286 sts
Row 6: Change to gray-beige, k3, *p1, k2, ppso (see Abbreviations after Row 40. See Chart C for Rows 38-56.
in Glossary), yo; rep from * until 3 sts rem, k3. Rows 39 and 41: Knit.
Row 7: K1, purl to last st, k1. Row 42: Change to gray-beige, k1, k2tog, k1, *p1, k2, ppso, yo;
Row 8: K1, *yo, p1, k2, ppso; rep from * until 2 sts rem, k2. rep from * until 3 sts rem, ssk, k1—284 sts.
Row 9: Change to white, k1, purl to last st, k1. Rows 43 and 45: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Rows 10 and 12: Repeat Rows 2 and 4. Row 44: K1, k2tog, k1, *p1, k2, ppso, yo; rep from * until 4 sts

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rem, k1, ssk, k1—282 sts. rem, ssk, k2—307 sts. See Chart F for Rows 17-31.
Row 46: Change to white, k1, k2tog, knit until 3 sts rem, ssk, Row 19: K3, yo, k1, *[yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1; rep
k1—280 sts. from * until 3 sts rem, yo, k3—309 sts.
Rows 47 and 49: Knit. Row 21: Change to medium brown, k3, [yo, k1] twice, *yo, k1,
Rows 48 and 50: K1, k2tog, purl until 3 sts rem, ssk, k1—276 sts yo, ssk, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, [yo, k1] twice; rep from * until 4
after Row 50. sts rem, yo, k1, yo, k3—373 sts.
Row 51: Change to gray-beige, k1, purl to last st, k1. Row 23: [K3, yo] twice, k1, *yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
Row 52: K1, k2tog, *p1, k2, ppso, yo; rep from * until 3 sts rem, k1; rep from * until 6 sts rem, [yo, k3] twice—437 sts.
ssk, k1—274 sts. Row 25: K3, yo, k5, yo, k1, *yo, k5, yo, k3tog, yo, k5, yo, k1; rep
Row 53: K1, purl to last st, k1. from * until 8 sts rem, yo, k5, yo, k3—501 sts.
Row 54: K1, k2tog, *p1, k2, ppso, yo; rep from * until 4 sts rem, Row 27: Change to dark brown, k3, yo, k7, yo, k1, *yo, k15, yo,
k1, ssk, k1—272 sts. k1; rep from * until 10 sts rem, yo, k7, yo, k3—565 sts.
Row 55: Change to white, k1, purl to last st, k1. Row 29: K3, yo, k5, yo, k4, yo, k1, *yo, k4, yo, k9, yo, k4, yo, k1;
Row 56: K1, k2tog, purl until 3 sts rem, ssk, k1—270 sts. rep from * until 12 sts rem, yo, k4, yo, k5, yo, k3—691 sts.
Row 57: K134, k2tog, k134—269 sts. Row 31: Knit.
Row 58: K1, *k3tog, [k1, p1, k1] into next st; rep from * until 4 Break yarn. With right side of shawl facing, fasten black yarn to
sts rem, k3tog, k1—267 sts. See Chart D for Rows 58-122 . one corner of shawl with crochet hook. Ch 10, sc next 3 sts of
Row 59 and all following odd-numbered rows: Knit. border together, *ch 10, sc next 3 sts of border together, [ch
Row 60: Ssk, *k3tog, [k1, p1, k1] into next st*; rep from * to * 10, sc next 4 sts of border together] twice; rep from * until 6 sts
31 times more, k3tog, k1; rep from * to * 32 times, k3tog, of border rem, [ch 10, sc next 3 sts of border together] 2 times.
k2tog—261 sts. Fasten off.
Row 62: Ssk, k3tog, *[k1, p1, k1] into next st, k3tog*; rep from
* to * to 3 center back sts, k3tog twice; rep from * to * until 2
sts rem, k2tog—8 sts dec’d.
Top Border (optional)
With right side facing and beige, pick up and knit about 362 sts
Row 63: Knit.
along top edge of shawl (about 8 sts for every 7 rows). The exact
Row 64: Repeat Row 62.
stitch count is not critical as long as there are enough sts so top
Rows 65-122: Repeat Rows 63 and 64 twenty-nine more
edge can stretch to the correct blocked dimensions, but not so
times—13 sts.
many sts that the edge ruffles. Knit 1 wrong-side row. Change to
Rows 123 and 125: Knit.
medium brown and knit 2 rows. Change to dark brown and knit
Row 124: Ssk, k3tog 3 times, k2tog—5 sts.
2 rows. Change to black and knit 1 row. Using black, bind off all
Row 126: K1, k3tog, k1—3 sts.
sts on next row as if to knit.
Break yarn and thread through remaining 3 sts to fasten off.

Lace Border Finishing

Darn in the loose ends of yarn. Soak the shawl in cool water until
With right side facing and white yarn, pick up and knit 339 sts
it is thoroughly wet. Squeeze gently, then roll the wet shawl
along the cast-on edge of the shawl. This counts as Row 1 of
in towels to absorb the excess water. Lay the damp shawl on
Chart E. See Chart E for Rows 3-15.
dry bath towels spread on the carpet, bed, or other flat area.
Row 2 and every following even-numbered row: K1, purl to
Stretch the shawl to its final size. Pin in place, starting with the
last st, k1.
center back; then pin the shoulder edge and the shorter edges.
Row 3: K3, *p1, k2, ppso, yo; rep from * until 3 sts rem, k3.
Finally, pin each crocheted loop out to a point. When the shawl is
Row 5: K1, *yo, p1, k2, ppso; rep from * until 2 sts rem, k2.
completely dry (this may take several days), remove the pins. -
Row 7: Change to gray-beige, knit.
Row 9: Knit.
Suppliers
Row 11: Change to white, k2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st,
Halcyon Yarn, 12 School St., Bath, ME 04530. (800) 341-0282.
k1.
[Link]
Row 13: Change to gray-beige, knit.
Schoolhouse Press, 6899 Cary Bluff, Pittsville, WI
Row 15: Change to beige, k1, k2tog, knit rem sts of row—338
54466. (715) 884-2799. Icelandic lace-weight yarn.
sts.
[Link]
Row 17: K2, k2tog, yo, *ssk, k7, k2tog, yo; rep from * until 4 sts

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Further Reading
Halldórsdóttir, Sigrídur. Thríhyrnur og Langsjöl. Reykjavík:
Heimilsdhnadharfélag Islands, 1988

Special thanks to Margaret Johnson and Louise Heite for

their invaluable assistance.

Chart A Chart C 56
12 # # # 54
10 # # # # 52
# # # 8 50
# # 6 48
4 46
2 # # # # # # 44
# # # # # # # 42
40
Repeat
38

Repeat

Chart B 36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14

Repeat

Chart E Chart D
15 2 64
13 2 2
62
11 2 2 2
60
9 2 2 2 2
58
7
# # # # 5 Repeat
# # # 3
Key
Repeat
Chart F k k2tog
p ssk
31 yo
(See Abbreviations)
k3tog
29
27 2
[k1,p1,k1] in next st
25 center back (See Notes)
23
# p1, k2, ppso
21 (See Abbreviations)

19 no stitch
17
Chart key updated 7/23/07
Repeat
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Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved.

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 Spectrum Scarf
design by Eunny Jang
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2008

Color blending with multiple strands of ultra fine—and ultra soft–alpaca yarn shades this lacy scarf achieved
with a simple one-row lace repeat.

Finished Size: 8" wide and 64" long, after blocking.

Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino (70% baby alpaca,
30% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #0093 tamarind
(A), #2001 royal velvet (B), and #0201 champagne
(C), 1 skein each.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 112 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after
blocking.
Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Guide
One-Row Lace: *P1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. Rep
this row for patt.

Scarf
With 4 strands of A held tog, use the knitted method
(see below) to CO 27 sts. Knit 6 rows. Next row: K3,
work in one-row lace (see Stitch Guide) to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 13 more rows in lace patt, keeping first and last
3 sts in garter st. Break off one strand of A and join one
strand of B (3 strands A, 1 strand B). Cont in patt and
swap one strand every 28th row as foll:
AnnSwanson

2 strands A
2 strands B
1 strand A
3 strands B
4 strands B

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3 strands B
1 strand C
2 strands B
2 strands C
1 strand B
3 strands C
4 strands C
Cont with C, knit 6 rows.
BO all sts loosely. Weave in ends but do not trim.
Wet-block scarf to desired dimensions; trim ends when
completely dry. -

Eunny Jang is the editor of Interweave Knits.

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  Tailored Scallops
Cardigan
design by Pam Allen
Originally published Lace Style (Interweave, 2007)

A longtime fan of the traditional feather and fan

stitch pattern, Pam Allen worked it on a grand
scale for this classic jacket. The structure of this lace
pattern—groups of yarnovers alternating with groups
of decreases—creates decorative scallops that are
preserved in the cast-on edges. To keep this project
simple, Pam added very little shaping (the roll-over
collar is simply an extension of the fronts) and worked
the sleeve increases in panels of stockinette stitch that
border the lace motif.

Finished Size: 33 (36, 39, 45½, 48½)" (84 [91.5,

99, 115.5, 123] cm) bust/chest circumference with center
front edges overlapping about 1" (2.5 cm). Sweater shown
measures 33" (84 cm).
Yarn: Chunky weight (CYCA #5 Bulky). Shown here:
Tahki Kerry (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g):
#5009 green, 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) balls.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight.
Edging—size 10 (6 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 14½ stitches and 19 rows = 4" (10 cm) in
stockinette stitch with garter ridges using larger needles;
Carol Kaplan

25 stitches (1 pattern repeat) = 6¼" (16 cm) and 19 rows =

4" (10 cm) in feather and fan pattern using larger needles,
after slightly stretching, blocking, steaming, and being
allowed to relax.
Skill Level: Intermediate.

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Shape Armholes
NOTES
When working armhole shaping, discontinue the partial patt rep
at each side; instead, work the partial rep sts and edge sts as
St st on patt Rows 1–3, and knit them on patt Row 4 to form a
garter ridge to match the feather and fan patt. BO 4 (4, 5, 5, 7)
sts at beg of next 2 rows (Rows 1 and 2 of patt)—58 (64, 68,
81, 83) sts rem; 4 (7, 9, 3, 4) sts on each side of marked full
patt reps at center. Cont as established, dec 1 st each end of
needle every RS row 3 times, ending with Row 3 of patt—52
(58, 62, 75, 77) sts rem; 1 (4, 6, 0, 1) st(s) on each side of
marked full patt reps at center. Work 3 rows even, ending
with Row 2 of patt. Reestablish patt on next row as foll: (RS,
Row 3 of patt) K1 (1, 0, 0, 1) for edge st, k2tog 0 (1, 2, 0, 0)
time(s), [yo, k1] 0 (1, 2, 0, 0) time(s), work center 50 (50, 50,
75, 75) sts for feather and fan patt as *[yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk]
4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 4 times; rep from * 1 (1,
1, 2, 2) more time(s), [yo, k1] 0 (1, 2, 0, 0) time(s), [ssk] 0 (1,
2, 0, 0) time(s), k1 (1, 0, 0, 1) edge st—2 (2, 2, 3, 3) marked
full 25-st reps of feather and fan patt at center, 0 (3, 6, 0, 0)
sts for partial patt rep on each side of main patt, 1 (1, 0, 0, 1)
edge st(s) at each end of needle. Cont as established, until
armholes measure about 8 (8½, 9, 9, 9½)" (20.5 [21.5, 23, 23,
24] cm), ending with Row 2 of patt.

Shape Shoulders and Back Neck

Work short-rows (see Glossary) as foll:
Short-row 1: (RS) K13 (16, 18, 24, 25), BO center 26 (26, 26,
27, 27) sts, k7 (8, 9, 12, 13), wrap next st, turn.
Short-row 2: (WS) K7 (8, 9, 12, 13), turn.
Back Short-row 3: K13 (16, 18, 24, 25) to end, working the
With smaller needles and using the long-tail method (see wrapped st tog with its wrap.
Glossary), CO 66 (72 (78, 91, 97) sts. Knit 4 rows. Change to Place the last 13 (16, 18, 24, 25) sts just worked on holder for
larger needles. left back shoulder. With WS facing, join yarn to sts for right
Row 1: (RS) Knit. shoulder at neck edge.
Row 2: Purl. Short-row 1: (WS) K7 (8, 9, 12, 13), wrap next st, turn.
Row 3: K2, [k2tog] 2 (3, 4, 2, 3) times, [yo, k1] 2 (3, 4, 2, 3) Short-row 2: (RS) K7 (8, 9, 12, 13), turn.
times, place marker (pm), work center 50 (50, 50, 75, 75) Short-row 3: P13 (16, 18, 24, 25) to end, working the wrapped
sts for feather and fan patt as *[yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 st tog with its wrap.
times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, pm; rep from Place sts on holder for right back s­ houlder.
* 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) more time(s), [yo, k1] 2 (3, 4, 2, 3) times,
[ssk] 2 (3, 4, 2, 3) times, k2—2 (2, 2, 3, 3) marked full 25-st
reps of feather and fan patt at center, 6 (9, 12, 6, 9) sts for Right Front
partial patt rep on each side of main patt, 2 edge sts at each With smaller needles, CO 35 (38, 41, 48, 51) sts. Knit 4 rows.
end of needle. Change to larger needles.
Row 4: Knit. Row 1: (RS) Knit.
Cont in patt until Rows 1–4 have been worked a total of 20 Row 2: Purl to last 2 sts, k2 (center front sts; work in garter
times, ending with Row 4—80 patt rows total; piece measures st).
17" (43 cm) from CO for all sizes, measured straight up along Row 3: Establish patt for your size as foll:
a single column of sts at center back. Sizes 33 (36, 39)" only: K2 (center front sts), pm, work next
25 sts for feather and fan patt as [yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4
times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, pm, [yo, k1] 2 (3,
4) times, [ssk] 2 (3, 4) times, k2—2 sts at center front edge,

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31⁄4 (4, 41⁄2, 6, 61⁄4)" 41⁄2 (41⁄2, 41⁄2, 43⁄4, 43⁄4)"

8.5 (10, 11.5, 15, 16) cm 11.5 (11.5, 11.5, 12, 12) cm

31⁄4 (31⁄4, 31⁄4, 31⁄2, 31⁄2)"

1
⁄2" 8.5 (8.5, 8.5, 9, 9) cm
1.3 cm
6"
8 (81⁄2, 9, 9, 91⁄2)" 15 cm
20.5 (21.5, 23, 23, 24) cm

5 (53⁄4, 6, 6, 61⁄2)"
12.5 (14.5, 15, 15, 16.5) cm

17"
Right Front
121⁄2 (133⁄4, 151⁄4, 161⁄2, 171⁄2)"
43 cm 31.5 (35, 38.5, 42, 44.5) cm

19 (19, 191⁄2, 191⁄2, 20)"

48.5 (48.5, 49.5, 49.5, 51) cm
Sleeve
101⁄4"
26 cm
83⁄4 (91⁄2, 101⁄4, 12, 123⁄4)"
22 (24, 26, 30.5, 32.5) cm

91⁄4 (93⁄4, 101⁄2, 11, 111⁄2)"

23.5 (25, 26.5, 28, 29) cm

31⁄4 (4, 41⁄2, 6, 61⁄4)" 61⁄2 (61⁄2, 61⁄2, 63⁄4, 63⁄4)"

8.5 (10, 11.5, 15, 16) cm 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 17, 17) cm

1
⁄2"
1.3 cm

8 (81⁄2, 9, 9, 91⁄2)"
20.5 (21.5, 23, 23, 24) cm

17"
Back
43 cm

161⁄2 (18, 191⁄2, 223⁄4, 241⁄4)"

42 (45.5, 49.5, 58, 61.5) cm

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1 marked full 25-st rep of 46, 47) sts rem; 4 (7, 9, 16, 17) sts on side seam
feather and fan patt, 6 (9, edge of main patt. Work Row 1 of patt even. Cont
12) sts for partial patt rep, 2 as established, dec 1 st at end of needle (armhole
edge sts at side seam edge. edge) on next 3 RS rows, ending with Row 3 of
patt—31 (34, 36, 43, 44) sts rem; 1 (4, 6, 13, 14)
Sizes (45½, 48½)" only: K2
st(s) on side seam edge of patt. Work 3 rows
(center front sts), pm, work even, ending with Row 2 of patt. Reestablish patt
next 25 sts for feather and on next row (Row 3 of patt) as foll for your size:
fan patt as [yo, k1] 4 times, Sizes 33 (36, 39)" only: K5 (center front sts),
[ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 work next 25 sts for feather and fan patt as [yo,
times, [yo, k1] 4 times, pm, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times,
work next (19, 22) sts for [yo, k1] 4 times, [yo, k1] 0 (1, 2) time(s), [ssk]
partial patt as [yo, k1] (2, 0 (1, 2) time(s), k1 (1, 0)—5 garter sts at center
3) times, [ssk] (2, 3) times, front edge, 1 marked full 25-st rep of feather
k1, [k2tog] 2 times, [yo, k1] and fan patt, 0 (3, 6) sts in partial patt rep, 1 (1,
4 times, [ssk] 2 times, pm, 0) edge st at side seam edge.
k2—2 garter sts at center Sizes (45½, 48½)" only: K5 (center front sts),
front edge, 1 marked full work next 25 sts for feather and fan patt as [yo,
25-st rep of feather and fan k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times,
patt, (19, 22) sts in partial [yo, k1] 4 times, work next (13, 14) sts as [yo,
patt, 2 edge sts at side seam k1] (2, 3) times, [ssk] (2, 3) times, k1, [k2tog] (2,
edge. 0) times, [yo, k1] (2, 0) times, k(0, 4)—5 garter
All sizes: sts at center front edge, 1 marked full 25-st rep
Row 4: Knit. of feather and fan patt, (13, 14) sts in partial patt.
Rep Rows 1–4, working 2 sts at center front in garter st, until All sizes: Cont as established until armhole measures about 8
Rows 1–4 have been worked 14 times total—56 patt rows (8½, 9, 9, 9½)" (20.5 [21.5, 23, 23, 24] cm), ending with
total; piece measures about 12" (30.5 cm) from CO for Row 2 of patt.
all sizes, measured straight up along the center st of main
patt. Shape Shoulder
Cut yarn. Work short-rows as foll:
Shape Collar Short-row 1: (RS) Place first 18 (18, 18, 19, 19) sts on holder
Next row: (RS, Row 1 of patt) K2, yo, slip marker (sl m), work for collar, rejoin yarn with RS facing, knit to last 7 (8, 9, 12,
Row 1 of patt as established to end—3 sts in marked center 13) sts, wrap next st, turn—13 (16, 18, 24, 25) sts rem.
front garter st section. Work 3 rows even in patt, ending Short-row 2: (WS) K6 (8, 9, 12, 12), turn.
with Row 4 and working new st in garter st. Next row: (RS, Short-row 3: K13 (16, 18, 24, 25), working the wrapped st tog
Row 1 of patt) K2, yo, knit to m, sl m, work Row 1 of patt as with its wrap.
established to end—1 st inc’d in center front garter section. Place sts on separate holder for right front shoulder.
Cont in patt, rep the shaping of the last 4 rows 1 more
time—38 (41, 44, 51, 54) sts total; 5 sts in garter st at center
front. Cont in patt until 19 reps have been completed from Left Front
CO, then work Rows 1–3 once more to end with a RS With smaller needles, CO 35 (38, 41, 48, 51) sts. Knit 4 rows.
row—79 patt rows completed; piece measures about 17" Change to larger needles.
(43 cm) from CO for all sizes measured straight up along Row 1: (RS) Knit.
center st of main patt. Row 2: K2 for center front sts (work in garter st), purl to end.
Row 3: Establish patt for your size as foll:
Shape Armhole Sizes 33 (36, 39)" only: K2 (edge sts at side seam), [k2tog] 2
Notes (3, 4) times, [yo, k1] 2 (3, 4) times, pm, work next 25 sts
As for back armhole, discontinue the partial patt rep at side; for feather and fan patt as [yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times,
instead, work the partial rep sts and side seam edge sts as k1, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, pm, k2 (center front
St st on patt Rows 1–3, and knit them on patt Row 4 to form sts)—2 edge sts at side seam, 6 (9, 12) sts for partial patt
a garter ridge to match the feather and fan patt. BO 4 (4, 5, rep, 1 marked full 25-st rep of feather and fan patt, 2 garter
5, 7) sts at beg of next WS row (Row 4 of patt)—34 (37, 39,

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sts at center front. k(0, 4), [k1, yo] (2, 0) times, [ssk] (2, 0) times, k1, [k2tog] (2,
Sizes (45½, 48½)" only: K2 (side seam sts), pm, work next 3) times, [yo, k1] (2, 3) times, work next 25 sts for feather
(19, 22) sts in modified patt as [k2tog] 2 times, [yo, k1] and fan patt as [yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4
4 times, [ssk] 2 times, k1, [k2tog] (2, 3) times, [yo, k1] (2, times, [yo, k1] 4 times; k5 (center front sts)—(13, 14) sts in
3) times, pm, work next 25 sts for feather and fan patt as partial patt, 1 marked full 25-st rep of feather and fan patt,
[yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 5 garter sts at center front edge. Note: For size 45½" the
4 times, pm, k2 (center front sts)—2 edge sts at side seam; sts in the first square bracket are deliberately worked in
(19, 22) sts in partial patt, 1 marked full 25-st rep of feather reverse order as k1, yo instead of yo, k1 to avoid having a
and fan patt, 2 garter sts at center front. yo at the selvedge.
All sizes: All sizes: Cont as established until armhole measures about 8
Row 4: Knit. (8½, 9, 9, 9½)" (20.5 [21.5, 23, 23, 24] cm), ending with
Rep Rows 1–4, keeping 2 sts at center front in garter st, until Row 1 of patt.
Rows 1–4 have been worked 14 times total—56 patt rows
total; piece measures about 12" (30.5 cm) from CO for all Shape Shoulder
sizes, measured straight up along the center st of main patt. Work short-rows as foll:
Short-row 1: (WS, Row 2 of patt) K5 center front sts, p13 (13,
Shape Collar 13, 14, 14), place 18 (18, 18, 19, 19) sts just worked on
Next row: (RS, Row 1 of patt) Work in patt to last 2 sts, sl m, holder for collar, purl to last 7 (8, 9, 12, 13) sts, wrap next
yo, k2—3 sts in marked center front garter st section. Work st, turn—13 (16, 18, 24, 25) sts.
3 rows even in patt, ending with Row 4 and working new st Short-row 2: (RS) K6 (8, 9, 12, 12), turn.
in garter st. Next row: (RS, Row 1 of patt) Work in patt to Short-row 3: P13 (16, 18, 24, 25) to end, working the wrapped
marked section for center front sts, sl m, knit to last 2 sts, st tog with its wrap.
yo, k2—1 st inc’d in center front garter section. Cont in patt, Place sts on holder for left front shoulder.
rep the shaping of the last 4 rows 1 more time—38 (41, 44,
51, 54) sts total; 5 sts in garter st at center front. Cont in Sleeves
patt until Rows 1–4 have been worked a total of 20 times, With smaller needles, CO 36 (38, 40, 42, 44) sts. Knit 4 rows.
ending with Row 4—80 patt rows total; piece measures 17" Change to larger needles.
(43 cm) from CO for all sizes, measured straight up along a Row 1: (RS) Knit.
single column of sts at center back. Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K6 (7, 8, 9, 10), pm, [k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 8 times,
Shape Armhole [ssk] 4 times, pm, k6 (7, 8, 9, 10).
NOTES
As for back and right front armholes, discontinue the partial patt
Row 4: Knit.
rep at side; instead, work the partial rep sts and side seam Cont in patt until Rows 1–4 have been worked a total of 12
edge sts as St st on patt Rows 1–3, and knit them on patt Row times, ending with Row 4—48 patt rows total; piece measures
4 to form a garter ridge to match the feather and fan patt. BO 10¼" (26 cm) from CO for all sizes measured straight up at
4 (4, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of next RS row (Row 1 of patt)—34 center. Inc row: (RS, Row 1 of patt) K2, M1 (see Glossary),
(37, 39, 46, 47) sts rem; 4 (7, 9, 16, 17) sts on side seam edge work in patt to last 2 sts, M1, k2—2 sts inc’d. Work new sts in
of main patt. Work Row 2 of patt even. Cont as established, St st on patt Rows 1–3, and knit them on patt Row 4 to form
dec 1 st at beg of needle (armhole edge) on next 3 RS rows, a garter ridge to match the feather and fan patt. Cont in patt,
ending with Row 3 of patt—31 (34, 36, 43, 44) sts rem, 1 (4,
inc 1 st each end of needle in this manner every 8 (6, 6, 0, 0)
6, 13, 14) st(s) on side seam edge of patt. Work 3 rows even,
ending with Row 2 of patt. Reestablish patt on next row (Row
th row 2 (5, 2, 0, 0) times, then every 6 (4, 4, 4, 4)th row 3 (1,
3 of patt) as foll for your size: 6, 9, 10) time(s)—48 (52, 58, 62, 66) sts. Cont as established
Sizes 33 (36, 39)" only: K1 (1, 0), k2tog 0 (1, 2) time(s), [yo, until piece measures 19 (19, 19½, 19½, 20)" (48.5 [48.5, 49.5,
k1] 0 (1, 2) time(s), work next 25 sts for feather and fan 49.5, 51] cm) from CO measured straight up at center, ending
patt as [yo, k1] 4 times, [ssk] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times, with a WS row.
[yo, k1] 4 times, k5 (center front sts)—1 (1, 0) edge st at
side seam edge, 0 (3, 6) sts in partial patt rep, 1 marked Shape Cap
full 25-st rep of feather and fan patt, 5 garter sts at center BO 4 (4, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—40 (44, 48, 52, 52)
front edge. sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 3 (4, 6,
Sizes (45½, 48½)" only: Work (13, 14) sts for partial patt as 14, 7) times, then every 4th row 3 (3, 2, 0, 1) time(s), then

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every other row 2 (3, 4, 0, 6) times—24 center patt sts rem;

cap measures about 5 (5¾, 6, 6, 6½)" (12.5 [14.5, 15, 15, 16.5]
cm) measured straight up at center. BO all sts.
Finishing
Stretch pieces firmly to finished measurements and pin them
in place. To create the effect of faux waist shaping, stretch
the hem and bustline areas of back and fronts wider than
waist sections. Steam-block and allow to air-dry. Place sts for
right front and right back shoulders on smaller needles. Hold
shoulder sts with RS facing tog and use larger needle and the
three-needle method (see Glossary) to join shoulder sts tog.
Join left back and left front shoulders in the same manner.

Left Collar
Return held 18 (18, 18, 19, 19) sts of left front to larger
needles, and join yarn with RS facing. Reestablish patt on next
row (Row 3 of patt) as foll: K1 (1, 1, 2, 2), [k2tog] 4 times, [yo,
k1] 4 times, k5 (center front sts). Cont in established patt until
collar extension reaches to center back neck, about 3¼ (3¼,
3¼, 3½, 3½)" (8.5 [8.5, 8.5, 9, 9] cm), ending with RS Row 3
of patt. Shape collar using short-rows as foll:
Row 1: (WS) Knit to last 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Row 2: (RS) Knit to end.
Row 3: P6, wrap next st, turn.
Row 4: Knit to end.
Knit across all sts, working wrapped sts tog with their wraps.
Place sts on holder.

Right Collar
Return held 18 (18, 18, 19, 19) sts of right front to larger
needles, and join yarn with RS facing. Reestablish patt on next
row (RS; Row 3 of patt) as foll: K5 (center front sts), [yo, k1] 4
times, [ssk] 4 times, k1 (1, 1, 2, 2). Cont in established patt until
collar extension reaches to center back neck, about 3¼ (3¼,
3¼, 3½, 3½)" (8.5 [8.5, 8.5, 9, 9] cm), ending with WS Row 2
of patt. Shape collar using short-rows as foll:
Row 1: (RS) Knit to last 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Row 2: (WS) Knit to end. bookEXCERPT
Row 3: K6, wrap next st, turn.
Row 4: Purl to end. Find more
Knit across all sts, working wrapped sts tog with their wraps. great designs in
Return held sts of left collar to smaller needle. Hold ends of
collar tog with WS facing tog and use larger needle and the Lace Style
three-needle method to join ends of collar tog; the welt from published by
the join will be on the RS of the body but will not show on the
public side of the garment when the collar is folded back. Interweave Press
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew collar selvedge (2007)
to back neck. Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve and side
seams. Weave in loose ends. Lightly block seams again. -

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 Penobscot Silk
Lace Scarf design by Cyrene Slegona
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2006

For the Knits Summer 2006 staff project, then-editor

Pam Allen chose a simple lace stitch pattern and
asked each of us to create something different with
it. Cyrene Slegona designed this easy-but-elegant
scarf, alternating several lace repeats with blocks of
stockinette stitch, in a silky yarn that is to die for. Treat
yourself or someone special with this quick-to-knit
scarf that will give pleasure for years to come.

Finished Size: 5¾" wide and 41" long.

Yarn: Fiesta Yarns La Luz (100% silk; 210 yd [192 m]/2 oz
[57 g]): #3320 arctic ice, 1 skein.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to
obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers (m).
Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.
Skill Level: Intermediate.

Stitch Guide
Little Arrowhead Lace: (multiple of 6 sts +1)
Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to end.
Rows 2 and 4: (WS) Purl.
Row 3: K2, *yo, sl 2 kwise as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso, yo, k3; rep
from * to last 5 sts, yo, sl 2 kwise as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso,
yo, k2.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.

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Scarf rows even in St st, ending with a WS row. Rep the last 36 rows
Loosely CO 33 sts. Working first and last st of every row in garter (28 lace rows followed by 8 St st rows) 7 more times—296 rows
st (knit every row) for edge sts, work 7 rows even in St st, beg total from CO edge; eight 28-row lace panels; nine 8-row St st
and ending with a RS row. Next row: (WS) K1 (edge st), p3, place panels. BO all sts loosely.
marker (pm), purl to last 4 sts, pm, p3, k1 (edge st)—8 St st rows
completed. Next row: (RS) K4, slip marker (sl m), work Row 1 of Finishing
Little Arrowhead Lace patt (see Stitch Guide) over center 25 sts, With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, weave in loose ends.
sl m, k4. Cont in established patts, working edge sts in garter st, Pin scarf to measurements and mist lightly with water; allow to
center 25 sts in Little Arrowhead Lace, and rem sts outside lace dry completely. -
patt in St st, until 7 reps of lace patt have been completed—28
rows total in lace patt. Maintaining edge sts in garter st, work 8

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 Lace Fountain Hat
design by Katie Himmelberg
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2008

This hat was created for the Knits Spring 2008 staff project, where we were asked to design an item inspired
by a beloved movie.
The Fountain is a movie that's hard to describe and didn't get the greatest reviews, but I love it all the same.
I was just as engrossed by the stunning cinematography and special effects as I was with the storyline. So this
hat is a visual representation of what the movie looked like to me. The easy lace pattern forms a starburst
pattern that disintegrates into a field of dots--the three different pattern areas on the hat represent the three
eras of the love story in the movie.
I was absolutely enthralled by this yarn. The molten
honey gold shade, the smoothness of the merino;
ShiBui Sock is a wonderful lightweight yarn that
makes this hat perfect for a chilly day. It's also a nice
use for sock yarn, a plus for someone like me who
doesn't love to knit socks!
Finished Size: 20" band circumference; 23" circumference
at widest point.
Yarn: ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd
[175 m]/50 g): #S1395 honey, 2 skeins.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m; one in a contrasting color); tapestry
needle.
Gauge: 25 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.
Skill Level: Intermediate.

Hat
CO 124 sts. Place contrasting marker (m) and join for working
Amanda Stevenson Lupke

in the rnd. Work in 2×2 (k2, p2) rib for 3⁄4". Inc. Rnd: Work
in St st (knit all sts) inc 20 sts evenly spaced—144 sts. Work 5
rnds even in St st. Work Rows 1–61 of Lace chart, placing m
between each rep—84 sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a 12" tail.
With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, draw through live sts,
pulling tightly to gather. Weave in loose ends. Wet-block to
open up lace patt. -

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knit

yo

k2tog

pattern repeat

Lace
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57
55
53
51
49
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
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 Arrowhead Shawl
design by Pam Allen
Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2006

There are few patterns more beloved in

knitting than the classic triangular lace
shawl. Beginning at the center with just a
few stitches, the shawl grows via paired
increases, adding motifs on each side as
the work progresses, a process that many
knitters find irresistible to watch!
Pam's shawl was her contribution to the
Knits Summer 2006 staff project, where
she chose a single stitch pattern and then
asked seven of us to design different items
using it. This beautiful—and easy!—shawl is
now a favorite with knitters everywhere.

Finished Size: About 40" wide across top edge

and 19" long from the center of the top edge to
bottom point, after blocking.
Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Gemstone Silk 2/5 (100%
silk; 260 yd [238 m]/100 g): #6 terra cotta, 1
skein.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir).
Notions: Markers (m); sharp-point sewing
needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 21 rows = 4" in charted lace
pattern, after blocking.
Skill Level: Intermediate.

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NOTES “wingspan” across the top edge. Plan to purchase extra yarn
Shawl begins in the center of the long side at the top, and is if making a larger shawl; the sample shown here used almost
shaped by increasing one stitch on either side of center and exactly a whole skein of the suggested yarn.
one stitch inside each 2-stitch garter stitch border every RS
row. The bind-off edge forms the two short sides of the shawl. Shawl
Use markers to set off the center stitch and the garter stitch CO 7 sts. Work Rows 1–20 according to Chart 1, placing
edges at each side as indicated by green lines on the charts. markers (pm) as indicated by green lines on Row 1, and, if
You may also find it helpful to use markers to set off each full
desired, on either side of pattern repeats indicated by red
pattern repeat as indicated by the red boxes on the charts.
When you have worked to the end of Chart 1, the number of
boxes on Row 9 (see Notes). Rep Rows 9–20 six more times,
stitches will have increased enough to add 2 more repeats pm between new patt reps as they become established, if
of the main pattern on either side of the center stitch. For desired—191 sts; 92 rows completed from Chart 1. Change
example, the first time you repeat just Rows 9–20, there will to Chart 2, and work Rows 1–8 once—207 sts. BO all sts very
be enough stitches for 3 pattern repeats on each side of the loosely on next WS row.
center stitch, the following time there will be enough stitches
for 5 pattern repeats on each side of center, and so on, until Finishing
there are 13 pattern repeats on each side of center the sixth With yarn threaded on a sewing needle, weave in ends by
and last time you repeat just Rows 9–20. piercing the strands of the shawl on the WS to better secure
You can increase the size of the shawl by adding more repeats of
the slippery silk tails. Pin shawl to finished measurements.
Rows 9–20 before beginning the edging from Chart 2. Every
additional 12 rows will add about 1¾" to the height from center
Steam gently without touching iron to shawl and let dry. -
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WILD AND WARM

Guanaco and Vicuña Lace
Fingerless Gloves
design by Kaye D. Collins
Originally published November, 2008

Wild guanacos and vicuñas are both

beautiful and graceful. They produce some
of the finest fibers in the world. It is fitting
to knit a light and lacy garment to honor
their elegance. These open-fingered gloves
are not only decorative but also warm.
Learn more about spinning guanaco and
vicuña fibers in the Winter 2008 issue of
Spin-Off.

Finished Size: 10" long × 3½" wide. Woman’s

medium to fit a 7–8" hand.
Fiber: 1 oz light guanaco. 1⁄8 oz vicuña.
Needles/Hooks: U.S. sizes C (2.75 mm) and 0
(1.75 mm). Needles: 5 U.S. size 2 double-pointed
needles or size necessary for gauge; tapestry and
beading needles.
Notions: Three 3 mm gold-filled beads, five 5
mm gold-filled beads for each glove.
Gauge: 8 sts and 11 rows = 1" in lace pattern.
Skill Level: Easy.

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Project Notes
Fiber: 1 oz light guanaco. Singles direction spun: Z.
Drafting method: Short forward draw. Singles twists per inch: 15.
Wheel: Lendrum. Number of plies: 2.
Wheel system: Scotch tension. Plied direction spun: S.
Kaye spun guanaco Ratio (singles/plying): 17:1 (both). Plied twists per inch: 8.
and knitted fingerless Singles direction spun: Z. Plied wraps per inch: 35.
gloves with vicuña trim Singles twists per inch: 14. Total yardage: 41.
on a supported tahkli Number of plies: 2. Yards per pound: 5,200.
spindle. She says that Plied direction spun: S. Yarn classification: Laceweight.
“somehow it felt right, Plied twists per inch: 7. Yardage used: 40.
using a small support Plied wraps per inch: 27. Hooks: U.S. sizes C (2.75 mm) and 0 (1.75
spindle to give the fiber Total yardage: 200. mm).
the time and control it Yards per pound: 3,200. Needles: 5 U.S. size 2 double-pointed needles
deserved because of its Yarn classification: Laceweight. or size necessary for gauge; tapestry and
considerable value.” Yardage used: 200. beading needles.
Fiber: 1⁄8 oz vicuña. Gauge: 8 sts and 11 rows = 1" in lace
Drafting method: Point of contact. pattern.
Spindles: Two support ½ oz tahkli spindles Notions: Three 3 mm gold-filled beads, five
(7" and 7¾" high) for singles. 5 mm gold-filled beads for each glove.
Wheel: Lendrum (for plying). Finished size: 10" long × 3½" wide.
Wheel system: Scotch tension. Woman’s medium to fit a 7–8" hand.
Ratio (plying only): 17:1.

Cuff (Make both gloves the same way) Rnds 6 and 8: *K1, k1f&b, k2, k1f&b, k1, p1; rep from *
CO 70 sts and divide over 4 dpn needles as follows: 20-20-20- around.
10; join, being careful not to twist cast-on row. Rnds 9 and 11: *K2, k2tog, dbl yo, ssk, k2, p1; rep from *
Rnds 1 and 3: *K2, k2tog, dbl yo, ssk, k2, p2; rep from * around.
around (7 times). Rnd 10: *K3, k1f&b, k3, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 2 and 4: *K3, k1f&b (in double yo), k3, p2; rep from * Rnd 12 (dec): *K3, k1f&b, k2, k2tog; rep from * around (56
around (7 times). sts).
Rnds 5 and 7: *(K2tog, dbl yo, ssk) 2 times, p2; rep from * Rnds 13 and 15: *K2tog, dbl yo, ssk; rep from * around.
around (7 times). Rnds 14 and 16: *K1, k1f&b, k1; rep from * around.
Rnds 6 and 8: *K1, k1f&b, k2, k1f&b, k1, p2; rep from *
around (7 times). Rep Rounds 1–8 three more times—cuff Hand and thumb gusset
measures 3". Rnd 1: M1, *k2, k2tog, dbl yo, ssk, k2; rep from * around to
last st; pm, M1.
Cuff shaping Rnd 2: K1, *k3, k1f&b, k3; rep from * around, end k1.
Rnds 1 and 3: *K2, k2tog, dbl yo, ssk, k2, p2; rep from *
around. NOTEs
Rnd 2: *K3, k1f&b, k3, p2; rep from * around. At the end of Rnd 2, slip the first st to the end of last needle; the
Rnd 4 (dec): *K3, k1f&b, k3, p2tog; rep from * around (63 2 sts after marker begin the thumb gusset to be worked at the
end of the last needle. Increases are to be worked every third
sts).
rnd starting on Rnd 4, then Rnds 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22.
Rnds 5 and 7: *(K2tog, dbl yo, ssk) 2 times, p1; rep from *
around.

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Rnd 3: *K2, k2tog, dbl yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to marker and
end: sm, k2.
Rnd 4 (thumb inc): *K3, k1f&b, k3; rep from * to marker and
end: yo, k2, yo.
Rnd 5: *K2tog, dbl yo, ssk; rep from * to marker and end: sm, 1
k4.
1
Rnd 6: *K1, k1f&b, k1; rep from * to marker and end: sm, 1 2
k4.
Rnd 7 (inc): As for Rnd 5 to marker; end: sm, yo, k4, yo.
Rnd 8: As for Rnd 6 to marker; end: sm, k6. 1
Rnd 9: As for rnd 3 to marker and end: sm, k6.
Rnd 10 (inc): As for Rnd 4 to marker and end: sm, yo, k6, yo. 1. 1 oz light guanaco spun at 3,200 yards per
Rnd 11: As for Rnd 3 to marker and end: sm, k8. pound and 27 wraps per inch on a spinning
wheel, and 2. 1⁄8 oz vicuña spun on two sup-
Rnd 12: As for Rnd 4 to marker and end: sm, k8. port spindles at 5,200 yards per pound and
Rnds 13–20: As for Rnds 5–12, increasing for thumb gusset 35 wraps per inch.
on Rnds 13, 16, and 19.
Rnds 21–24: As for Rnds 5–8, increasing on Rnd 22. After
completing Rnd 24, place 16 thumb gusset sts on a holder. Rnd 2: *K2, k1f&b; rep from * around.
Continue working in the round over remaining 56 sts, Rnd 3: Knit first st and place it on the end of the last needle,
repeating Rnds 1–8 of hand pattern below three times *k2tog, dbl
(about 2"). Place sts on a holder. yo, ssk; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: *K1, k1f&b, k1; rep from * around.
Hand Rep Rnds 1–4, five more times, for a total of 24 rnds. Place sts
NOTES on a holder.
Each rep moves the beginning marker 1 st to the left.
Bind off
Rnd 1: *Ssk, k2tog, dbl yo; rep from * around. Divide thumb sts onto 3 dpns and pick up and knit 3 sts on
back of thumbhole. Knit in the round on 19 thumb sts for
1¼"; do not BO. Using size C crochet hook, *sc in first st, ch
3, sl st into sc; rep from * around until all sts are off needles.
Cut yarn leaving 6" tail. Thread the tail into a tapestry
needle and run the tail yarn through the base of the picot
sts to tighten the stitches slightly. Tighten any loose stitches
at base of thumb with yarn tail and weave in all tails neatly
on WS.

Blossom trim
On CO edge of hand, add vicuña yarn and crochet blossom
trim for a total of 10 flowers. The blossom trim uses 40
yards of yarn for top and bottom edges of two gloves.
Attach vicuña yarn at cuff edge, with right side facing you.
Flower 1:With smaller crochet hook, work1 sc into each of the
next 7 sts of cast-on edge, ch 4, turn work and sc into last
sc on edge (making a ring). Turn work again so right side is
facing you and work into the ring: *ch 3, 2 htc, ch 3, sl st
into ring (one petal made); work from * a total of 3 times
for 3 petals of Flower 1.
Flower 2: Sc into next 7 edge sts, ch 4, turn work and sc into
last sc on edge (making a ring). Turn work again and work

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into the ring: ch 3, htc, sl st between first and second htc of Step 5: Cont working petals as for step 3 and 4 but ch 7 for
last petal made, htc, ch 3, sl st into ring, (ch 3, 2htc, ch 3, sl loop in the back and do 7 htc in each petal. Join the last rnd
st into ring) 2 times for 3 petals of Flower 2. Rep Flower 2 with sl st into first sc. More rnds of petals may be added by
seven times more. adding 2 ch sts in the back loops and 2 htc in each petal on
Last flower: Rep first and second petal from Flower 2. Third each successive rnd.
petal: ch 3, htc, sl st into third petal of first flower between
htc’s; htc, ch 3, sl st into the beginning sc. Add beads
Embellishments: Add three-layer flower if desired near edge Thread three 3 mm gold-filled beads onto vicuña yarn or
of cuff. brown sewing thread; join them together in a circle by going
through the beads twice. Leave the ends of thread from each
Three-layer flower circle of beads and use them to stitch down the circles later.
The three-layer flower uses 15 yards of vicuña yarn, three 3 Rep using five 5 mm beads. Sew the smaller circle of beads into
mm gold-filled beads and five 5 mm gold-filled beads. the center of the flower with the larger circle of beads around
Use crochet hooks size C (2.75 mm) and size 0 (1.75 mm). it. Sew flower onto glove near bottom edge.
Step 1: With U.S. size 0 hook, ch 8, sl st into first ch to form
a ring. (1 sc, ch 3) 8 times into ring; join last st to first with Finish by weaving in all tails neatly on WS. -
sl st.
Step 2: With U.S. size C (2.75 mm) hook work first petal (1
sc, ch 2, 3 htc, ch 2, 1 sc) into first ch-3 space, rep 7 times KAYE D. COLLINS lives in the Rocky Mountains north of Fort
more. Collins, Colorado. She owns and operates Fiber to Fabric, a cus-
Step 3: With smaller hook, *ch 5 (working behind the petals tom spinning and design studio, and offers fine fiber for sale.
made on previous rnd), sc into the bar made by sc on first She enjoys teaching spinning and knitting at local guilds and
rnd; rep from * around. national conferences. Contact Kaye at Kaye@ [Link].
Step 4: Change to larger hook and work second rnd of (1 sc,
ch 2, 5 htc, ch 2, 1 sc) into each ch 5 loop behind work.

I N T E R W E A V E

K NITS
Abbreviations
dbl yo—double yarn over, wrap
yarn around the needle
twice
dec—decrease
Discover knitwear htc—half treble crochet; work
designs that will as for treble until 3 loops
remain on hook, yarn around
capture your hook and pull through all 3
imagination. loops
inc—increase
Interweave Knits k1f&b—knit one in the front and
IS A MUST-HAVE back of double yarn over
m1—make one st; lift strand
FOR THOSE WHO between 2 sts and knit into
LOVE TO KNIT! back loop
sm—slip marker

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Abbreviations Raised (M1) Increases
ch—chain
dec—decrease Left Slant (M1L) and Standard M1
k—knit With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from
k2tog—knit 2 stitches together front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the back
k3tog—knit 3 stitches together (Figure 2).
p—purl
ppso—pass purled stitch over
rem—remain
rep—repeat
Figure 1 Figure 2
sc—single crochet
ssk—slip the next 2 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit,
then insert the point of the left-hand needle into the Right Slant (M1R) With left needle tip, lift strand
fronts of these stitches and knit them together from between needles from back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted
this position loop through the front (Figure 2).
st(s)—stitch(es)
tog—together
yo—yarn over
Figure 1 Figure 2

Purlwise (M1P) With left needle tip, lift strand between

Knitted Cast-On needles, from back to front (Figure 1). Purl lifted loop
Place slipknot on left needle if there are no established ­(Figure 2).
stitches. *With right needle, knit into first stitch (or
slipknot) on left needle (Figure 1) and place new stitch
onto left needle (Figure 2). Repeat from *, always
knitting into last stitch made. Figure 2
Figure 1

Single Crochet (sc)

*Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop
Figure 1 Figure 2
(Figure 1), yarn over and draw through both loops on
hook (Figure 2) repeat from *.

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Continental (Long-Tail) Cast-On
Leaving a long tail (about 1⁄2" to 1" [1.3 to 2.5 cm] for each stitch to be cast
on), make a slipknot and place on right needle. Place thumb and index finger
of left hand between yarn ends so that working yarn is around index finger
and tail end is around thumb. Secure ends with your other fingers and hold Figure 1 Figure 2
palm upwards, making a V of yarn (Figure 1). Bring needle up through loop
on thumb (Figure 2), grab first strand around index finger with needle, and
go back down through loop on thumb (Figure 3). Drop loop off thumb and,
placing thumb back in V configuration, tighten resulting stitch on needle
(Figure 4).
Figure 3 Figure 4

Short Rows: Wrapping a Stitch

Work to turn point, slip next stitch purlwise to right needle. Bring yarn to front (Figure 1). Slip same
stitch back to left needle (Figure 2). Turn work and bring yarn in position for next stitch, wrapping
the stitch as you do so. Note: Hide wraps in a knit stitch when right side of piece is worked in a Figure 1
knit stitch. Leave wrap if the purl stitch shows on right side. Hide wraps as follows: Knit stitch: On
right side, work to just before wrapped stitch. I­nsert right needle from front, under the wrap from
­bottom up, and then into wrapped stitch as usual. Knit them together, making sure new stitch
comes out under wrap. Purl stitch: On wrong side, work to just before wrapped stitch. I­nsert right
needle from back, under wrap from bottom up, and put on left needle. Purl them t­ ogether. Figure 2

Chain Edge Cast-On

Three-Needle Bind-Off This method is worked with a crochet hook. It forms a tidy
chain along the edge.
Place stitches to be joined onto two Place a slipknot on a crochet hook. Hold the needle and
separate needles. Hold them with right yarn in your left hand with the yarn under the needle.
sides of knitting facing together. Insert *Place hook over needle, wrap yarn around hook, and pull
a third needle into first stitch on each the loop through slipknot (Figure 1). Bring yarn to back
of the other two needles and knit them under needle, wrap yarn around hook, and pull it through
together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch loop on hook (Figure 2). Repeat from * until there is one
on each needle the same way. Pass first less than the desired number of stitches. Bring the yarn to
stitch over second stitch. Repeat from the back and slip remaining loop from hook onto needle.
* until one stitch remains on third nee-
dle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last
stitch.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Invisible Vertical Seam (Mattress Stitch) 3 (4, 5) Stitch One-Row Buttonhole
(Also called ladder stitch.) With the right side of the knitting
facing you, use a threaded needle to pick up one bar between
Work to where you want
the first two stitches on one piece (1), then the corresponding the buttonhole to begin,
bar plus the bar above it on the other piece (2). *Pick up the bring yarn to front, sl 1
next two bars on the first piece, then the next two bars on Figure 1 pwise, bring yarn to back
the other (3). Repeat from * to the end of the seam, finishing (Figure 1). *Sl 1 pwise,
by picking up the last bar (or pair of bars) at the top of the
first piece. To reduce bulk, pick up the bars in the center of
pass first slipped st over
Figure 2 second; Rep from * 2 (3,
the edge stitches instead of between the last two stitches. To
prevent a half-row displacement at the seam, be sure to start 4) more times. Place last
the seam by picking up just one bar on the first side, then st back on left needle
alternate two bars on each side. (Figure 2), turn. CO 4 (5,
Figure 3 6) st as follows: *Insert
right needle between
the first and second sts
on left needle, draw up a
loop, and place it on the
Figure 4 left needle (Figure 3);
rep from * 3 (4, 5) more
times, turn. Bring yarn
to back, sl first st of left
needle onto right needle
and pass last CO st over
1 2 3
it (Figure 4), work to end
of row.

Whipstitch
With right side of work facing and
working one stitch in from the edge,
bring threaded needle out from
back to front along edge of knitted
piece.

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