Farthing by Jared Flood

Farthing

Knitting
November 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in lace center panel; relaxed after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
Regular (Wide) Versions
English
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This simple scarf is a great pattern for beginning lace knitters, or anyone wanting to practice their knitted-on edging technique. Worked in two colors, it’s a great project to help teach knitters how to see the relationship between both parts of the project (center lace panel & edging). The Small Version shows a color combination with high contrast, while the Large Version’s colors are subtle and tonal. You may wish to work yours all in one color. As always, Knitter’s preference!


Construction

  • The lace Center Panel is worked first and begins with a Provisional Cast On. If working your scarf with two colors, this section is worked with Main Color (MC).
  • Upon completion of the Center Panel, you will work a knitted-on lace edging that attaches to the perimeter of the Center Panel as it is worked. If working your scarf with two colors, this section is worked with Trim Color (TC).

Yardage

Fingering weight wool yarn: approximately 300 (425) yards of Main Color (MC) & 105 (130) yards of Trim Color (TC)

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 275 yards/50g)
MC: 2 (2) skeins of Nest (Tent)
TC: 1 (1) skein of Long Johns (Birdbook)

Gauge

18 stitches & 24 rows = 4” over Center Panel lace motif; relaxed after lace-blocking

Needles

One pair of straights or circulars in size needed to obtain gauge
One 40” circular needle & one DPN one size smaller than Gauge Needle
Suggested Sizes: US 5 (3¾mm) & US 4 (3½mm)

Finished Dimensions

9½ (12½)“ wide; 63 (73)” long; dimensions given for relaxed fabric after blocking

Skill Level

2 of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.