Aquilegia

This light and airy scarf or stole in three sizes (S/M/L) has a gorgeous allover motif that reminds us of delicate, early spring blooms. The heavily textured pattern makes the most of light yarns that lack body; it will add depth to cotton, linen, and silk blends. Worked in a heavier yarn on larger needles, the effect is unabashedly lush and sexy, especially if the fiber has a bit of shine. The piece is written to be worked in two sections and grafted at center back; while somewhat challenging, with a few rows that include “wrong side” lace stitches, the effort is worth the stunning result in the especially pretty, deeply scalloped edges.

Sample shown is the scarf size, knit in Fresh Lace, color Natural

Suggested Yarns:
Fresh Lace, Cormo Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Kent Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, or Jacob Fingering

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished size:
10(14, 22) inches wide and 61(73, 77) inches in length

Yarn requirements:
450 (700, 1000 yards)

Gauge:
24 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (knit flat, unblocked)

Needles:
Size 4US (3.5mm) or size to obtain correct gauge