Warm Weather Whimsy Scarf by Diane Zangl

Warm Weather Whimsy Scarf

Knitting
August 2017
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in stitch pattern after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
785 yards (718 m)
Approximately 7” wide x 46” long
English

Take a day off and enjoy nature’s floral gifts, and make sure your wardrobe is prepared for the occasion! This openwork scarf features a German braid pattern, coin cables, and satin ribbon fringe.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Gauge is not critical to this project, but may affect the amount of yarn needed.

Materials

Yarn: Lace weight yarn Cascade Forest Hills (51% Silk, 49% Merino Wool; 785 yards 717.5 meters/100 grams): #05 Sugar Coral, 1 ball

Needles: US size 8 (5mm): straight or circular

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers; cable needle (cn); 1 spool (10 yards and 1/8” wide) double-faced satin ribbon; US size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook

Pattern Note: Two strands of yarn are held together for entire scarf.

Special Stitches: Twisted Braids Pattern (written, not charted)