964 Enfilade - Scarf Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Hatfield

Pattern 964 Enfilade: An All-Over Rectangular Lace Wrap Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 964 Enfilade is a beautifully designed rectangular lace wrap created by designer Julie Turjoman and published by WEBS as part of their collection of giftable knitting projects. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is classified as an intermediate skill level project, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic lace techniques and ready to tackle a more intricate all-over lace design. The finished wrap measures approximately 11 inches wide by 73 inches long, producing an elegant and generously sized accessory suitable for a wide range of styling options.

What Is Being Made

The Enfilade is a rectangular lace wrap — a long, flat scarf or shawl-style accessory that features an all-over lace pattern across its entire surface. The term enfilade evokes a sense of repeating, aligned elements, which is reflected in the rhythmic, structured lace motifs that run throughout the fabric. This type of wrap is versatile enough to be worn as a scarf, a lightweight shawl, or a decorative accessory draped over the shoulders. Its refined lace texture and luxurious fiber content make it an ideal handmade gift or a special treat for the knitter themselves.

Construction and Techniques

The Enfilade wrap is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat method, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows on straight or circular needles rather than in the round. This straightforward construction approach keeps the focus on the lace patterning itself rather than complex shaping or seaming. The project is seamless, so there is no finishing assembly required beyond weaving in ends and blocking.

• Lace knitting: The primary technique throughout this pattern is all-over lace, which involves a combination of yarn overs and decreases to create decorative openwork motifs. Lace knitting produces a delicate, airy fabric that is both lightweight and visually intricate.
• Bottom-up construction: The wrap is cast on at one short end and worked lengthwise to the other end, keeping the construction logical and easy to follow.
• Worked flat: All rows are worked back and forth, with both right-side and wrong-side rows contributing to the lace pattern structure.
• Seamless finishing: No seaming is required, making the finishing process clean and straightforward.
• Blocking: As with most lace projects, blocking is essential to open up the lace motifs and achieve the stated finished measurements. The gauge is measured after blocking, which is standard practice for lace knitting.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

The Enfilade pattern employs a range of knitting stitches and techniques that are characteristic of intermediate lace work. Knitters should be comfortable with the following before beginning:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The foundational stitches of all knitting, used throughout to build the lace fabric structure.
• Yarn Over (yo): A key lace technique that creates a deliberate hole or eyelet in the fabric, adding decorative openwork and increasing stitch count by one.
• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A right-leaning decrease that reduces stitch count by one, commonly paired with yarn overs in lace patterns.
• K3tog (Knit 3 Together): A more dramatic decrease that reduces stitch count by two stitches in a single action, used for shaping within the lace motifs.
• S2KP (Slip 2, Knit 1, Pass Slipped Stitches Over): A centered double decrease that reduces stitch count by two while keeping the resulting stitch centered, creating a symmetrical point in the lace design.
• P1 tbl (Purl 1 Through the Back Loop): Purling through the back loop twists the stitch, adding a subtle textural detail that contributes to the definition of the lace pattern.
• K1 tbl (Knit 1 Through the Back Loop): Similarly, knitting through the back loop creates a twisted stitch effect on right-side rows.
• Stitch markers: Used to delineate