Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf
This Lovely Leaf Lace scarf is made with 100% 8-ply cashmere. The stitches that create this beautiful and dimensional pattern are a simple combination of strategic yarn-overs and decreases. The lace pattern has a wonderful dimensionality while the stockinette pattern curls around your neck like a big soft hug.
If you’re interested in the Easy Mistake Stitch Scarf (the green one on the left), you can find the full, free pattern right here!
Update: New Yarn
JANUARY 11, 2016
We revisited this classic pattern with Purl Soho’s Lanecardate Feltro. At a bigger 2 1/2 stitches to the inch, our Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf in Lanecardate Feltro offers a whole new bold look!
Update: Campo
March 23, 2021
The perfect yarn for not-quite-springtime, Campo is a blend of 50% wool for the chill that’s still in air and 50% organically grown cotton for the sun that’s doing its best. Campo is a wonderfully soft and cozy choice for right now. To view our update to the Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf, click here!
Designed by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
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Materials
- 6 skeins of 8-ply cashmere. This scarf was made with Lobster Pot’s Worsted Weight Cashmere, which we no longer carry. A perfect substitute is Jade Sapphire’s equally beautiful 8-Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere. This scarf would also be beautiful in just about any of our other worsted weight yarns (you’ll need 600 yards to complete the project).
- US 9 (5.5 mm) straight or circular knitting needles
- A spare knitting needle, size 9 or smaller
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Size
Finished dimensions: Approximately 12 inches wide x 52 inches long
Notes
- This pattern has a lace pattern at each end and stockinette stitch in the middle. You should know ahead of time that this scarf curls up along the edges, however, it is wide enough that, even curled up, it fits generously around the neck.
- The stitch pattern is a multiple of 10 + 1. The stitch count remains the same at the end of every row.
Abbreviations
Yo (yarn over): Review this technique with our Yarn Over Tutorial. When people have trouble with the lace pattern’s stitch counts, the way they’re making yarn overs is often the culprit!
Ssk (slip, slip, knit): Learn how to ssk with our Slip Slip Knit Tutorial.
Sl1, k2tog, psso: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog and off the needle [2 stitches decreased]
Here’s are step-by-step instructions for sl1, k2tog, psso…
Step 1: Sl 1
Whenever you encounter “sl 1,” it means to slip one stitch as if to purl. Just insert the needle into the next stitch as if to purl and slip it to the right needle without knitting it.
Step 2: K2tog
Knit the next two stitches together.
Step 3: Psso
“Psso” stands for “pass slipped stitch over.” For this step, insert the left needle into the stitch that you slipped and pass it over the k2tog and off the right hand needle, as you would when binding off.
Pattern
Cast on 61 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 and all odd number rows (wrong side): Purl.
Row 2: K3, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, repeat from * to end of row, ending the last repeat with k3 (instead of k5).
Row 4: K2, *k2tog, [k1, yo] 2 times, k1, ssk, k3, repeat from * to end of row, ending the last repeat with k2 (instead of k3).
Row 6: K1, *k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 8: K2tog, *k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso (see Notes, above), repeat from * to last 9 stitches, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk.
Row 10: K1, *yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 12: K1, *yo, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 14: K1, *yo, k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 16: K1, *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-16 five times more. The piece should measure approximately 16 inches at this point.
Next Row (wrong side): Purl.
Next Row (right side): Knit.
Repeat last two rows until you have used three whole skeins of 8-Ply Cashmere, or for approximately 12 inches.
Place these 61 stitches on the spare needle set aside.
Repeat the pattern from the beginning, working the second half of the scarf the same as the first, leaving the stitches on the needle at the end. (The reason you make the scarf in two pieces is so that the lace ends will look the same. If you made the scarf in one long piece, the second lace section would be “upside down.”)
Use Kitchener Stitch to invisibly graft the live stitches together at the center of your scarf.
Weave in the ends, and hand wash your scarf gently with a mild soap. When you allow your scarf to air dry, instead of stretching the lace flat, try to encourage it to retain its depth and dimension.
Thank you very much for this lovely pattern .I have made 2 scarves for my friends Both of them loved them very much and apprecoiated the design
Hello,
This may be a silly question, but I'm an absolute beginner: doing the scarf in 2 bits is putting me off. Couldn't one just knit it as one piece?
Lovely pattern!!
thanks
Hi,
I love the look of this scarf and I’ve just started knitting it, but something isn’t going correctly. The first 3 rows seemed ok, (row 2 had the right number of stitches to end the row as described) but when I got to the 4th row I was short several stitches at the end. At the 6th row, I was missing even more stitches. I see that there should always be 61 stitches in each row, but how is that possible when you are knitting 2 together several times during each row? I only have 54 stitches on my needle at the end of row 6. Any advice? Thanks!!
Hi Shelia,
Thanks for writing in! Going over the pattern, on rows 2 and 4, the k2tog (knit 2 togethers) and ssks (slip slip knits) are countered by the yo (yarn overs) in each row. Can you check to be sure that you are creating the yos and purling into them on the wrong side?
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi Muumi-
The leaf pattern is directional so it needs to be knit in two pieces to keep the pattern symmetrical.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hi I'm new to knitting and am trying this, but in every row when I count am ending up with more then 61 what am I doing wrong?
Hi Dorothy-
It sounds like you might be doing the decreases incorrectly. Here is a video showing SSK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKL5xol22bs
And here is a video on k2tog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBjSEzf-Q5E
Hope this helps!
Molly
thanks I was doing the ssl incorrect what I was doing was slip 2 stitches and knit the next instead of the 2 stitches
I'm needing help! For the beginning you say to purl the odd rows. Do you mean purl the same as the knitt stitches.. Or just straight up purling?
I love this scarf. I'm a fairly beginner and was wondering why this can't be knit in one piece without the Kitchener part? Thank you.
Hi Gayle-
I'm not sure I understand your quesrion. You purl every stitch of every odd row (row 1, 3, 5, 7, etc)
Does this make sense. Please let us know!
Molly
Hi Pam-
The leaf pattern is directional so it needs to be knit in two pieces to keep the pattern symmetrical.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Yes it does. I'm new to patterns lol. I'm doing this pattern in a multi-colored yarn and it's coming out pretty neat looking! Thanks
Hi, thanks for the pattern, my mother loves it so I'm rushing to finish it before her winter trip.
I'm a beginner and so far, I've worked my way to row 15 smoothly but I'm starting to have doubts as I have holes here and there, mostly around the ''going upwards braid area" and the braids are not outstanding/ popping like yours. Am I doing it wrong or was it suppose to be like this?
I'm using a pair of size US 6 needles, might this be the reason?
Thank you
Hi there,
I've just done one round of the pattern and it's working great (I think!). However, in the photos the diamond shapes have one line of 'v' shaped stitches going up the centre with the holes on either side. On my knitting I have two rows of 'v's side by side in the centre of each diamond. Could you explain why this might be happening? It looks good but I really like the single line as it's more defined!
Thanks,
Christina
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Thanks!
Molly
Just starting to use this pattern in row two what is ssk ? slip stitch knit? would like to find out before I keep knitting and have to unravel it.
Hi Nursehart-
Here is a link to a video explaining ssk:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/the-purl-bee/2008/12/2/lovely-leaf-lace-scarf.htm
Thank you!
Molly
Thanks for the beautiful pattern! I wanted to do a matching hat and saw an earlier post asking if the leaf pattern repeat would then be 10+1, as in the flat directions, or if the repeat would only be 10 since it's joined in the round. I don't think I saw a reply and would appreciate the info.
Deary y2knits,
it's been so long since I made this scarf that I'm not sure. I would try a couple of super small samples using 10+1 and 10 and see how it goes. We would love to hear the results once you test it!
Joelle
Just finished a scarf using this pattern! Thanks a lot for it! Please let me know how you think it turned out 🙂
http://www.pearlypoppies.com/orange-leaf-lace-scarf/
Hi Wondering if the leaf pattern can be worked in the round for a cowl? Has anyone tried? Thanks
Thanks Abby and Joelle for your comments and clarifications. I had the same trouble and your comments really helped.
I'm kinda confused about this pattern at row 8.
(repeat from * to last 9 stitches, end last repeat k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk)
It says to last 9 stitches but k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk needs 11 remaining stitches. How does this work?
Hi Christina-
"k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk" takes 9 stitches to complete, since yarn overs do not use a stitch, instead they make a stitch. It might seem confusing to read but once you're at that point it will probably make sense.
If you need clarification on how to do a Yarn Over you can check out our Yarn Over tutorial video here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials-increases/2013/11/11/yarn-over-yo.html
Let us know if you have any more questions!
Molly
I randomly found this scarf while looking for patterns and completely fell in love so now I want to make one for my mom and myself. I was just wondering what kind of cast-on is best for this scarf. Thanks!
Hi Carolyn-
We recommend a long tail cast on for this.
Thank you!
Molly
I love this pattern, thank you so much. Someday I hope to learn to write patterns – I’d love to see this stitch in a slouchy hat!
i saw this scarf on pinterest & the caption was loom knitted scarves. All I find are knitting instructions. So?
Hi Micki-
This is a traditionally knitted scarf, and isn’t loom knitted. We actually don’t have any loom knitting projects on our site. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help! Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Molly
Ok I am a bit confused about the cast on 61. I got through row 1 but on row 2 there are not enough stitches. I read through comments and it seems others have had this problem but I am concerned to start the pattern with an inaccurate writing of the pattern. Apparently row 4 and 8 have slight variations too but if you don’t write it how do I know what they are. Don’t meN to be rude, just trying to do it correctly. Also, is this pattern charted?
Hi Amy!
I think this might help clarify: In Row 2, each section between the *’s uses 10 stitches. After knitting the first 3, you will be able to knit 5 full repeats through that section (for a total of 53 stitches). Then you will repeat the section between the asterisks once more, but you will replace the “K5” with a “K3.” This is what it means by “end last repeat with a K3.” Since you have 8 stitches left, this ends up perfectly.
This is the same in the other rows you mentioned: When ever it says “end last repeat,” it doesn’t mean to do those stitches in addition, but that you will end with a different number of stitches during the last repeat through.
Unfortunately, we do not have this pattern charted.
Hope this helps!
Thomas
Would the new Woolfolk yarn Far be a suitable alternative?
Hi Sarah-
Yes! That would be a beautiful alternative! The whole Purl Bee team was just admiring this beautiful yarn and talking about how it felt just like cashmere!
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9607-Woolfolk-Yarn-Far
Thanks for your question!
Molly
Hello I’m new to knitting and I was wondering: when you sl 1 do you slip it as if to purl or as if to knit? I’ve seen it both ways in different videos. Also when you ssk do you slip both as if to purl or as if to knit or one to purl one to knit? I’ve also seen that multiple ways
Apologies if this is a silly question. Lovely tutorial though, beautiful scarf!
Hi Meera-
These are not silly questions! Unless otherwise noted you always slip as if to purl. We have an SSK video here that demonstrates how we do it (although as with most of this stuff there is no one official right way!): https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/08/13/slip-slip-knit-ssk-2/
Thanks so much for getting in touch and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best
Molly
Hello,
First of all I would like to thank you for this amazing looking pattern and the clear instructions. I’ve knitted the first side of the scarf and made it all the way to where the next leafy pattern starts. I was wondering if instead of knitting the second leaf pattern separately I could maybe reverse the pattern, start from row 16 going upwards to row 1 and knit it as a whole piece? Is this possible?
Thank you
Hi Myria!
I don’t think the pattern would work out reversing the rows. If you wanted, you could knit the second lace section in the same order in the way you are decribing – as long as you don’t mind the lace facing downward on the second side.
-Thomas
Hi, this may be a silly question, but is 8ply yarn too thin for size 9 needles? Because every conversion chart I’ve looked up says that 8ply wool is meant to be used on needles sizes 5-7.
Hi Brynne!
Not a silly question at all! We’ve always found that the cashmere 8 ply knits much more like a worsted weight. For a scarf, we like giving the cashmere extra room, because it will bloom and be very very soft!
Happy Knitting!
Thomas
Hello, I am trying out this scarf but on the second row I have followed the instructions to repeat the 10 stitch repeat but when I get to the end of the row I only have three stitches left over rather than 8 to do the K5 and then K3 at the end. Is this the way its supposed to be or am doing something wrong?
Hi Lorena!
You’re actually doing it perfectly. When the pattern says “end last repeat K3” it means that you will do 3 stitches instead of the K5 with-in the last repeat.
Hope this clarifies! Happy Knitting!
Thomas
I would love to know the same thing. Would it curl too much on the edges or would this just add to the charm of the cowl?
Hi Mary-
I’m not sure I understand your question. This scarf does curl around the edges but it’s so wide that it doesn’t really turn into a snake like some scarves can. I hope this answers your question- please let me know!
Molly
I’d like to make this scarf for several people. Would the Brooklyn Tweed Shelter be a a good yarn for this?
Hi Tim-
Yes, the Shelter could be used as a substitution although it’s not all that soft. But if you’re making it for someone that doesn’t mind the feeling of wool then it will work, and it will look really lovely. I might go down a needle size since the Shelter is slightly thinner.
This will work with any worsted weight yarn so if you’re looking for something a bit softer I might suggest our Worsted Twist yarn which is very soft! https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9239-Purl-Soho-Worsted-Twist
Thank you for your question and please let us know if you want any more suggestions!
Molly
Thank you, Molly. Definitely want a softer yarn for this project, which is what I was hoping you’d be able to tell me. I’ll go with the your Worsted Twist for sure. Should keep the needle size called for in the pattern with the Worsted Twist? Thanks!
Hi Tim-
Yes I think you can use the suggested needles if you are using the Worsted Twist. Please let us know if you have any more questions and thanks so much for getting in touch!
Molly
Thanks! I received the Worsted Twist yesterday. Great stuff.
It’s gorgeous every piece I see is an art piece
Hi, I just finished the first half of the scarf and noticed that I’m getting two braids up the middle of each leaf. Several other people seem to have had this problem, and as a solution to one, it was mentioned that the knitter was perhaps adding knit stitch between the yarn over, but that’s exactly what the patter says, yo, k1, yo, k1, etc… I don’t get it. I will have to put up with the two braids, but it looks chunkier and I’m not so happy with it.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for the comment! I’ve just knit up a little swatch of the stitch pattern to identify the potential issue. There indeed should be a knit stitch in between the yarn over’s. However I’m not sure why there would be two stitches making up the vein in the middle of the leaves. The only thing I can think of is if the slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slip stitch over, were not completed then there would be an extra stitch where the vein would be and could cause that extra stitch?
I hope this helps you identify the mistake, but if you have anymore questions feel free to respond here or call the shop at 212-420-8796, we would be happy to talk you through it!
Good Luck!
Jake
Jake! I figured this out about 15 minutes after I’d posted my query. Here’s the thing: I was new to yarn overs, and after consulting my “Vogue Knitting”, I thought that a “yo” in the pattern’s instructions meant to knit the next stitch, not — as it is — the simple action of bringing the yarn forward. SO…. THAT’S the reason I got the double chain and my work looked so chunky. I watched the little video on how to do a yarn over on this site, and realized immediately how I’d misconstrued the pattern’s instructions. A beer or two later, and I’m on the right track re-knitting this scarf (I had to order more yarn, but will rip out the giant mistake, salvage all of that yarn and make…a hat, I think). Thanks for your response, and for taking the time to knit a sample.
Hi Tim,
I’m so glad you figured it all out!!! Good Luck and feel free to write back if you have anymore questions!
Happy Knitting!
Jake
i am knitting the Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf for my daughter. The pattern is so easy to follow. i just finished the leaf lace section on the first half of the scarf, and now i’m knitting the stockinette section. so pretty! sherri will love it!
This pattern made an awesome beanie as well! So stinkin pretty! <3
I am a beginning knitter and I’m trying to figure out the directions in this pattern e enough. I understand until it gets to the part that says when you’re 16 inches from the cast on edge, then row 1 purl, row 2 knit. Am I supposed to end the part I’ve already done and then go down to the original row 1 or do I just start recounting rows and keep going? Silly question probably but I don’t understand it. Any help would be appreciated.
Hello, Bambi!
Thank you so much for writing in! This is such a wonderful pattern for a beginner! So, when you’re 16-inches from the cast on edge the next row will be all purl stitches. Then the row after that will be all knit stiches. Then you’ll alternate between a row of purls and a row of knits for about 12 inches. Does that make sense? You do not need to bind off after the 16 inches and go back to the origial row 1. If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi, I’ve returned to this scarf project after a couple of years and unfortunately the updated pattern with the new yarn isn’t quite the same. Is there any way to get the original pattern? I’ve knit one half, mastered the leaf pattern but now am at a loss how to get back on the saddle! If the original is available I would be most grateful!
Many thanks
Kate
Hello, Kate!
Thank you so much for writing in! You can find the original pattern here. (The new one is here, if you want to see the differences.) If you have further questions, please let us know!
Best,
Kumeko
I printed out the pattern for the beautiful scarf pattern “Leaf Lace Scarf”. Can you tell me where to find the “Kitchener Stitch” to use in the pattern? I would like to attempt the pattern. I also, will be doing the other scarf which is easy to understand.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! Our kitchener stitch tutorial can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/11/11/kitchener-stitch-video/
I hope that this helps and happy knitting!
Cassy
I’ve been having trouble with ssk – I can accurately complete a ssk stitch, but it takes me quite awhile and makes me easily frustrated. Is there a reason I can’t just k2tog in this pattern (or any other, for that matter) instead? The two decrease methods appear to be almost identical to me.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Olivia,
Great question! Ssk and k2tog are both leaning decrease. They lean in opposite directions and thus create a different look especially in a lace pattern such as this lovely scarf. If you were to replace the ssk with k2tog, the end effect would be quite different.
Generally, when knitting an ssk is difficult, it is the result of a tight gauge. To make things a little easier, you could use a DPN a size or two down from the needle that you are using to preform the ssk.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Since curling stockinette drives me nuts, could 5 seed stitches be added at the beginning and end of the stockinette rows, as long as the uneven total is maintained?
Your yarns and your patterns are the best, so thanks for all the hard work that goes into maintaining such a wonderfully helpful and educational site.
Mary S.
Hi Mary,
Thank you for the wonderful words! I suggest you start the bottom edge of the scarf in seed stitch on a smaller size needle to eliminate any flaring. This will prevent rolling on the bottom. As for the edges of the scarf you can add a border to the stitch pattern by adding on an odd number on each side for seed stitch. Best of luck!
-Adam
This may be a silly question but I’m fairly new to knitting, and I don’t think I’m doing the yarn overs correctly? I watched the attached video and I assumed I would use the method between a knit stitch and a purl stitch but when I do that and then try to knit a stitch, I end up creating 2 stitches with the yarn over, plus one from the knit stitch. So instead of 2 (one from YO and one from the stitch), I’m getting three. How should I be going about the yarn overs to avoid this?
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the question. It’s not silly, yarnovers can be frustrating when you’re just learning them. To yarnover and then knit the next stitch, you bring the yarn between the needles and over the right needle and then just knit the next stitch. You do not bring the yarn back through the needles again, it just lays over the right needle. Hope this makes sense, and we apologize for the delayed reply. Let us know if you have any more questions!
Kindly,
Anna
Something has gone wrong with your Print link for free patterns. It used to give us a chance to create a ,pdf of the pattern and then download it. Now the link goes directly to a print dialogue, which contains a .pdf, but it has lines of print on top of other lines. A .pdf preview there also has lines jumbled up on top of each other. HELP! Please restore the old method of creating our own .pdf of the pattern (which could eliminate unnecessary photos) and downloading that.
Hi June,
Thanks for writing in! Our print dialogue has changed but you should still be able to print or download a PDF. If you click on the Print button in the right hand column, the resulting print dialogue should have Print, PDF and Email boxes in the upper left hand corner. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%. You could also opt to print just smaller images if you wish by selecting 50% or 25%.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Your have most beautiful pattern how can I buy the pattern book from you? I really enjoy knitting made the knitting more interesting .keep up the good work!
Hi Jeany,
Thanks for writing in and for your very kind words! This lovely pattern and good portion of the rest of our in house patterns are available for free on this site! Joelle does have a book of lovely patterns that is available for sale. Last Minute Knitted Gifts contains patterns not found on the site.
If you would like to print any of the free patterns on the site or save them as PDFs, you can use our handy print function! If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
I hope that this helps and thanks again for your kind words!
Cassy
Hi. I am working on this beautiful pattern, and am having trouble with the very large lace stitches. Your scarf has very tiny lace holes (in fact I didn’t notice that they were there until I really studied the piece). How do you get them so small? I have reduced the needle to a size 7 hoping this would help, but they are still very large. Thank you, Martrice
Hi Martrice,
Thanks for reaching out! While the yarn overs in our image do look a bit on the smaller side, they are intended and a hole is unavoidable in this lacey stitch. I would suggest measuring your gauge to make sure you are matching our gauge of 16 stitches to 4 inches in stockinette stitch, as a loose gauge will emphasize the yarn overs. It is also possible that your yarn choice could be coming into play – a multi-ply yarn in a fiber like wool will fill in the yarn over holes a bit more, while a single ply or cotton, linen, or silk yarn tends to be a bit limper and will naturally create lacier effects.
Best of luck, and I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am looking to make this scarf in a narrower style. Because it is 10+1 I’m guessing I can cast on 41 and make any adjustments from there. Is that correct.
I haven’t read through the entire pattern yet.
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, 41 stitches will fit the multiple of 10 stitches plus 1 so you won’t have to make any other adjustments while knitting the scarf!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
As an absolute beginner I’m so excited that I’m about three quarters of the way through this pattern and it looks amazing!
Just one question…after the Kitchener stitch (which looks terrifying and very unfixable if it goes wrong!), what is meant by “weave in the ends”?! Are there instructions or is this another YouTube learning moment?! Feels weird to not add a knot somewhere to finish it!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment, lace patterns can always be a bit intimidating but are so fun once you get into the rhythm!
Kitchener Stitch can also be intimidating but it is very easy and we have an excellent tutorial showing step by step instructions. If you are feeling a bit nervous, I would recommend making a little swatch (just basic stockinette) and do a practice/test run so you can get comfortable with the stitch before you apply it to the scarf!
As for Weaving in Your Ends, we have another excellent tutorial that will show you several variations and you can select one depending on the stitch you are working with! For this project in particular I would suggest any of the options we recommend under the STOCKINETTE section (which will be the first section on the page!)
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thanks so much Gianna, great idea to do a practice swatch, just using that word makes me feel like a pro!!! Probably a very silly question but how long a tail do I need to weave in? I’m guessing the longer the better but also possibly more visible? Would 10-15cm do it?! Thanks so much, Sarah 🙂
Hi Sarah,
I am so glad I could help! I would say 15-20 cm is a good length for the tail, and you will only be weaving in for about an inch, just enough to secure the yarn!
Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Ignore my last comment!!! I’d transferred the work onto another needle (well actually a thin plant stake as I don’t have a spare set…I’m that much of a beginner) and just made a swatch and realised I’ve put the actual work on the needle back to front! I’ve sussed out the Kitchener stitch but what I’ve now found is that I have 3 ends to weave in…does that sound right?!?
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for reaching out! Glad to hear that you figured it out! You should have two ends to weave in if you used the yarn tail for Kitchener Stitch as we do, but it is also okay to use a new strand of yarn for Kitchener stitch, you will just need to weave in 3 ends instead of 2!
Warmly,
Gianna