Theresa Lace Scarf
A completely reversible scarf based on a Victorian lace stitch. The scarf is
named for Thérèse de Dillmont, the original author of the Encyclopedia of
Needlework, a Victorian guide to needlework that is still in print today.
Finished Measurements
Length: 52 inches (after blocking)
Width: 6 inches (after blocking)
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this project. Swatch with various needle sizes to
achieve the desired effect.
Materials
250 yds / 200 m laceweight yarn. Shown in Knit Picks Gloss Lace, colour:
Chipotle.
4mm needles
Notes
Twist Stitch (worked over 2 stitches):
Leaving first stitch on left needle, knit second stitch as usual without slipping
loop off left needle. Knit first stitch and slip both loops off the left needle together.
Lace stitch (worked over 3 stitches):
YO, K2tog. Slip next stitch onto right needle, lift stitch formed by K2tog back
over slipped stitch onto left needle, place slipped stitch back on to left needle.
Knit slipped stitch. Knit stitch formed by earlier K2tog.
Pattern
Cast on 35 stitches. To adjust the width of the scarf, add or subtract multiples
of 3 stitches when casting on.
Knit 2 rows.
Row 3: Form a twist stitch over the first two stitches; repeat lace stitch until end.
Row 4: Knit all.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until scarf reaches desired unblocked length ending with
row 4.
Final row: Knit all.
Cast off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in any ends and block.
