Persian Mystique
The leaf motif surrounded by lacy filigree, suggestive of the beautiful screens and grillwork of the East, evokes a feeling of “Arabian Nights” romance. Recommended for Intermediate lace knitters.
The rectangular scarf (above left) begins with a provisional cast on for the first edging, after which it is knit to the other end and finished with I-cord. Finished size is approximately 10 inches wide and 63 inches long. Sample is knit in Country Silk "Demi" Misty Pearl.
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) needles or size to obtain gauge
Other supplies: 3.5 mm (US E/4) or larger crochet hook (for provisional cast on), smooth waste yarn
The triangular scarf (above right) begins by casting on at the lower edge, after which rows are decreased to create the triangular shape. I-cord finishes the top edge. Finished size is approximately 60 inches across top and 27 inches down centre. Sample is knit in Country Silk "Demi" Denim.
Needles: 24 inch circular needles in these sizes:
• 4 mm (US 6);
• 3.5 mm (US 4);
• 3 mm (US 3);
• or sizes to obtain gauge
Other supplies: stitch markers
Yarn
requirement for each scarf:
1 skein Fiddlesticks Knitting Country Silk “Demi,” approx. 125
g / 400 m
Gauge for either scarf with 3.5 mm needles over lace pattern (special
chart provided in pattern):
4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
Be sure to click on "View Details" below for more photographs and information about the scarves, and "View Colours" for the pretty hand-dyed colourways available.
Kit
(includes pattern with both designs and one "demi" yarn - will
make one scarf):
$41.95 CDN / US
To
order kits with more "demi" yarn, add $29.95 CDN / US for each
extra skein of yarn.
Pattern (with both designs): $12.00 CDN / US
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