Knitting: The Cross of Christ Lace Scarf

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The Cross of Christ Lace Scarf Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Girls, Tall, Men, Petite, Plus-sized

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

SSk, k2tog, slip stitch, k into st below, increase by yarn over, decrease, garter stitch, kitchener stitch.

Pattern Description:

Knit this elegant scarf with the Cross of Christ in time for the Easter service. It can also serve as a scarf for church on those cold mornings. The lace cross is enhanced with garter stitch, and lovely beams of light radiating outward. There is a lovely border that adds to its elegance. The light, heathery gray yarn reminds one of the many beautiful silver crosses that are worn. The scarf is knitted from the bottom up in halves, then, joined in the center. There are written as well as charted directions for ease in knitting this scarf which is worked with fingering weight yarn.

Gauge:

non needed as this is not a fitted garment

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

76"long x 6 1/2" wide

Materials:

456 yards yarn

You Will Also Need:

U.S. 5 straignt needles, tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends, stitch markers

Suggested yarn:

456 yards of Fingering weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

KnitPicks Palette

Colorway:

Finnley Heather/gray