Diagonal Lace Scarf
By Lauris Jephcott for Knitalpaca
YARN
• 2 balls 50gm Surindulgence Suri Alpaca or Softa baby Huacaya Alpaca
NEEDLES AND TOOLS
• 5mm knitting needles
MEASUREMENTS
Length 70cm
TENSION
As per the wool
WORKING PATTERN
Cast on 42 stitches
Row 1: RS K2, * YO K2tog, K3 from * to end of row
Row 2 and alternate WS rows: Purl
Row 3: K3, * YO K2 tog, K3 from * to end.
Row 5: K4, * YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end.
Row 7: K4, * YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end.
Row 9: K5 * YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end.
Row 11: K6 * YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end.
Row 12: Purl
These 12 rows make up pattern. Continue with pattern until scarf measures 70cm or until both balls of yarn are used.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Darn in ends, wash gently in warm wool wash or shampoo and block to dry. This will help reduce initial shedding of the yarn.
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