Knitted Lacy Bowknot Scarf

Oh, the Knitted Lacy Bowknot Scarf is an absolute show-stopper! Picture delicate lacy patterns intertwined with the softest yarn, creating a scarf that's both elegant and cozy. The bowknot detail adds a charming touch, making it the perfect accessory to elevate any outfit. Whether you're out for a stroll in the park or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this scarf is sure to keep you stylish and warm. It's like a hug from your favorite sweater, but with a touch of pizzazz! Trust me, once you wrap yourself in this beauty, you'll never want to take it off.

Finished Size

approx. 27.25 x 5 inches

Yarn

DK weight, approx. 109 yds.—sample knit with one ball of Rowan Silk Wool DK Geranium 310 Yarn
(using every single bit of that yardage)

Needle Size

8 US / 5mm

Notes

The pattern is written so that the scalloped ends are reversed; if you want them to match, work through row 13 of the pattern instead of stopping at row 5 (this will require a little more yardage).The chart shows only one repeat of the lace stitch, the entire scarf is two repeats wide plus two edging stitches on each side.

Abbreviations

st = stitch

K = knit

P = purl

yo = yarn over (increase)

k2tog = knit 2 st together (decrease)

ssk = slip, slip, knit—slip st knitwise, slip 2nd st knitwise, put left needle back through st and knit them both together (decrease)

Pattern

Cast on 28 st.

Knit 2 rows.

Lace pattern

Row 1 (right side): K2, *k2tog twice, (yo, k1) 4 times, ssk twice; repeat from * once more, k2.

Row 2 (and all wrong side rows): K2, p to last 2 st, k2.

Row 3: Knit.

Rows 5–8: Repeat rows 1–4.

Row 9: K2, *(yo, k1) twice, ssk twice, k2tog twice, (yo, k1) twice; repeat from * once more, k2.

Row 11: Knit.

Rows 13–16: Repeat rows 9–12.

Repeat rows 1–8.

Keyhole

Divide st: slip first st to needle, slip second st to a stitch holder (or spare needle); continue across for all st.

On one set of divided st, work 1×1 ribbing (k1, p1 across) for 12 rows.

Break yarn, then work 1×1 ribbing on second set of divided st.

Rejoin (with right side facing): k1 from one needle, k1 from second needle, continue alternating back and forth until all st are on 1 needle again.

Continue lace pattern

Work a wrong side row (k2, p to last 2 st, k2), then start again with row 1 of the lace pattern.

Work 6 more repeats (or until desired length, or until you nearly run out of yarn), then rows 1–5 once more.

Knit 2 rows.

Bind off. Weave in yarn ends, handwash and block.