Valencia Scarf
I originally called this the “zig zag scarf” because of the geometric nature of the lace pattern. Then I saw a photo of some roofs from the corner of Valencia Street and 24th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco and changed the name of the pattern to Valencia.
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Yarn: Summer (fingering weight): 738 yds/675 meters plant fiber preferably linen) blend, structured fingering weight yarn that knits up to 6 to 7 sts/inch.
Fall (aran weight): 573 yds/524 meters plant fiber (preferably linen) blend, structured fingering weight yarn that knits up to 6 to 7 sts/inch, held together with 573 yds/524 meters merino/wool blend fingering weight yarn that knits up to 7 to 8 sts/inch.
Shown In:
Summer: Shibui Knits ‘Linen’, (246 yards/225 meters; 100% linen; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein). 3 skeins in 2031 Poppy.
Fall: Shibui Knits ‘Linen’, (246 yards/225 meters; 100% linen; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein). 3 skeins in 2017 Velvet and Shibui Knits ‘Stacatto’, (191 yards/175 meters; 70% merino, 30% silk; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein). 3 skeins in 2017 Velvet. Three Mother of Pearl natural triangle buttons (1 ¼”) from Closure Fine Fastenings.
Finished Size (blocked):
Summer Scarf: 14.5”/36.83 cm wide by 63”/160 cm long
Fall Wrap: 21” / 53.34 cm wide by 37.5”/95.25 cm long
Other Tools:
- Stitch markers (5)
- Glow line tape (to mark current row on charts/instructions)
- Fine cotton thread in contrasting colour for life-lines
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking wires and pins
- Unwaxed dental floss (to attach buttons)
- Lace
- Increasing and decreasing
- Following charts
- Blocking
Pattern is 5 pages.
Credits:
Photographer: Shawn Miller, Distractions in Focus
Model: Jen
Tech Editor: Jenn Wisbeck
Sample Knitters: Debbie
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