Bluestar Scarf

Bluestar Scarf by Emily J. Designs

What Is Being Made

The Bluestar Scarf is a lightweight, elegant knitted scarf featuring a decorative diamond lace pattern. This finished accessory measures 5 inches wide by 61 inches long (12.5 x 155 centimeters), making it a versatile length suitable for various styling options. The scarf showcases a breezy construction ideal for layering during transitional seasons or wearing in warmer weather.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for 1 skein of Cascade Yarns Hampton yarn, which provides 273 yards (250 meters) per 100-gram skein. The yarn composition is 70% pima cotton and 30% linen, creating a breathable, natural-fiber blend that drapes beautifully and maintains its shape. The pattern is shown worked in colorway #12 Navy. The yarn weight is DK (double knit), a medium-light weight that works up quickly while maintaining excellent stitch definition for lace patterns.

Needles and Gauge

The Bluestar Scarf is worked on US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or a size adjusted to obtain the specified gauge. The pattern gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows equals 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and ensuring the lace pattern displays as intended.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Bluestar Scarf is an intermediate-level knitting project that incorporates several essential lace-knitting techniques. The pattern uses a combination of decreases and yarn overs to create the signature diamond motif.

• Stockinette stitch forms the foundation fabric, created by knitting right-side rows and purling wrong-side rows
• Yarn overs (yo) create the openwork and lace holes that define the diamond pattern
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases stitches on the right side, slanting the decrease to the right
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases stitches while slanting the decrease to the left, balancing the k2tog decreases for symmetrical diamond shaping
• Slip 1 knitwise (sl1 kw) creates a neat edge stitch at the beginning of rows
• Garter stitch edges (knitting 3 stitches at each end of every row) frame the lace pattern and prevent curling
• Slip, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (sk2p) creates a centered double decrease for shaping

The pattern begins with casting on 25 stitches and working a foundation row. The main repeat section uses written instructions and a corresponding chart, allowing knitters to follow either format based on preference. The repeating diamond motif is worked across the width of the scarf, creating a balanced, symmetrical design that repeats throughout the length of the finished piece.

Pattern Information

The Bluestar Scarf is a downloadable PDF pattern designed by Emily J. Designs (designer Emily Johannes). This independent designer pattern was created in 2020 and is protected by copyright. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore lace techniques and stitch manipulation.