Trinny Scarf in Rowan Fine Lace - Downloadable PDF

Trinny Scarf in Rowan Fine Lace by Lisa Richardson

What is Being Made

The Trinny Scarf is an elegant knitted scarf designed by Lisa Richardson for Rowan. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished scarf measuring 14 cm (5½ inches) wide by 176 cm (69 inches) long, making it a generous accessory suitable for various styling options. The scarf features an open, lacy construction that showcases delicate stitch work throughout.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques characteristic of lace knitting. The pattern utilizes yarn overs to create decorative holes and openwork effects, combined with decreases to shape the lace motifs. The scarf is constructed in sections, with the pattern instructions indicating a two-section construction method. Knitters will work repeating pattern rows that build upon each other to create the overall lacy fabric structure.

Stitches Used

The Trinny Scarf incorporates a variety of essential knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit stitch (K) – forms the foundation of the fabric
• Purl stitch (P) – creates textural variation and is used in alternating rows
• Yarn overs (yrn and yfwd) – creates the characteristic openwork and lace holes
• Slip, slip, knit decrease (sL2togK) – a left-leaning decrease used to shape lace motifs
• Slip, slip, purl decrease (sL2togP) – the purl-side equivalent for decreasing
• Pass slipped stitch over (p2sso) – completes centered double decreases

These stitches combine to form a six-row repeating pattern that creates the lace design. The pattern alternates between knit rows and purl rows, with strategic placement of yarn overs and decreases to form the open lace structure.

Materials

This project requires minimal materials, making it an efficient use of yarn. Knitters will need 1 ball of Rowan Fine Lace weighing 50 grams (the photographed version uses colorway vintage 926). The pattern calls for one pair of 2¾mm (US 2) needles. The lace yarn weight combined with the fine needle size creates the delicate, open fabric characteristic of this design.

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 31 stitches and 48 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over the lace pattern using 2¾mm (US 2) needles. Achieving the correct tension is important for obtaining the finished scarf dimensions and ensuring the lace pattern displays properly.