Lace Knit Lengthwise Scarf

This scarf is worked lengthwise to pull out the stripes in the yarn.  The pattern can also be worked horizontally with fewer stitches.  The jewel tones make this beautiful handspun creation a treat, thanks to Daily Fibers colors.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Materials: - 400 yds Fingering Weight Yarn - Handspun yarn was used for model
- US 6 (4.0 mm needles)






Abbreviations:
BO:   bind off
CO:  cast on
k:  knit
k2tog:  knit t sts together
RS:  right side
S2KP:  slip 2 sts together knitwise to the right-hand needle, k1, pass the 2 slipped sts over the knit st.
ssk:  (slip, slip, knit) slip 2 sts (one at a time) knitwise to the right-hand needle; return sts to left-hand needle and knit them together through the back loops
st(s):  stitch(es)
WS:  wrong side
yo:   yarn over

Pattern Stitch: (multiple of 10 + 5)
Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, *S2KP, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, ssk, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, *S2KP, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Row 5: K2, ssk, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, * S2KP, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Row 7: K2, ssk, yo, k7, yo, *S2KP, yo, k7, yo; rep from* to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.                       
Row 9: K3, *yo, k3, S2KP, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.                                              
Row 11: K3, *k1, yo, k2, S2KP, k2, yo, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.                                      
Row 13: K3, *k2, yo, k1, S2KP, k1, yo, k3; rep fomr * to last 2 sts, k2.                                      
Row 15: K3, *k3, yo, S2KP, yo, k4; rep from * to last 2 ss, k2.                                                    
Row 16: Purl.                                                                                                                                  

Repeat rows 1-16 for pattern.

Picot Bind OFF:
Cast 2 sts to the end of the needle using the knitted cast on.  BO 5 sts.  Slip stitch from right-hand needle to left-hand needle and repeat until all stitches have been bound off.

Instructions:
CO 345 sts.  Work in pattern stitch to desired width (or length if making horizontal).  Bind off using the Picot Bind off or simply bind off loosely.  Block, tuck ends and enjoy!