The Whispering Willow Single Skein Scarf Free Pattern – A Knitted Lace Leaf Cascade

Repeat these two rows once more, so you have 4 rows of garter stitch border with a seed stitch center. This foundation will prevent curling and add a polished finish.

Begin Lace Pattern

Now, the magic begins. The lace pattern is a 12-row repeat. Work each row carefully, paying attention to the yarn overs and decreases. The markers separate the border from the lace center, so remember to slip them as you come to them.

• Row 1 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K1, YO, SSK, K5, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K5, K2tog, YO, K1*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 2 (WS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *Purl all stitches to marker*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 3 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K2, YO, SSK, K3, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K3, K2tog, YO, K2*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 4 (WS): Same as Row 2.
• Row 5 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K3, YO, SSK, K1, K2tog, YO, K5, YO, SSK, K1, K2tog, YO, K3*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 6 (WS): Same as Row 2.
• Row 7 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K4, YO, SSK, K2tog, YO, K7, YO, SSK, K2tog, YO, K4*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 8 (WS): Same as Row 2.
• Row 9 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K3, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K5, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K3*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 10 (WS): Same as Row 2.
• Row 11 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, *K2, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K3, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K2*; repeat from * to * until 3 stitches before marker, SM, K3.
• Row 12 (WS): Same as Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1-12 until the scarf measures approximately 58 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. This will give you a scarf that is 60 inches long after blocking, as the lace will relax and open up.

Border Finish

Once you've reached your desired length, it's time to mirror the beginning border. Work 4 rows of the border setup (garter stitch with seed stitch center) as at the beginning. This ensures symmetry and a polished, professional look.

• Row 1 (RS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, PM, [K1, P1] across until 3 stitches remain, PM, K3.
• Row 2 (WS): Slip 1 purlwise, K2, SM, [P1, K1]

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