V-Start Neck Kerchief Scarf

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Instructions

A flattering neckline and easy-to-knit lace patterns combine to create this appealing neck kerchief scarf using just 150 yards of lace weight yarn. A flattering neckline and easy-to-knit lace patterns combine to create this appealing neck kerchief scarf using just 150 yards of lace weight yarn.

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Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Classic, Romantic, Retro / Vintage, Traditional, Victorian / Steampunk

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Materials

Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace wool/silk laceweight yarn in color Amish

What was your inspiration?

If not wearing it as a neck kerchief, it also looks stunning as a bolero-type mini-shawl or collar.

What are you most proud of?

Note: The heart scarf decoration shown in the main picture is actually a belt/sash buckle. Just pull the narrow ends of scarf through each side of the buckle and arrange as desired. You can probably look in places that sell novelty/art deco accessories or sewing stores that have an interesting variety of findings. Or use those search terms on the web, and it might bring up something interesting on one of the auction sites or whatever. Have fun!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

SIZES: 33" span width; 9" center spine length
YARN: 150 yards lace weight
SUGGESTED NEEDLES: US 4 (3.5 mm)
GAUGE: 20 stitches = 4 inches over blocked lace
OTHER NOTIONS:
2 stitch markers for designating end of each panel section
tapestry needle for finishing ends
blocking board and rust proof blocking wires/pins
CONSTRUCTION: worked flat in rows, starting at V neckline and increasing to lower edge in one piece; no sewing or grafting
STITCHES USED: knit, purl, slip, k2tog, ssk, yarn over, sl1-k2tog-psso (optional)
STITCH INSTRUCTIONS: charted and written
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE: knit-thru double decrease (ktdd)
SKILL LEVEL: intermediate or adventurous advanced beginner lace knitter