Comments on: Leftover Laceweight Fern Lace Scarf

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:51:51 +0000

I personally prefer charts as well, but some people not!

Will this help?

YO. Dot = purl.
Right edging dec: ssk.
Left edging dec: k2tog.
Right side of fern lace dec: k3tog.
Left side of fern lace dec: sl1, k2tog, psso

Includes edges and garter colums

For even-numbered, wrong-side rows, KNIT the edging stitches and PURL all the other stitches.

1st rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1, p2, * k 9, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

3rd rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, p2, * k 10, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

5th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k3, p2, * k3tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

7th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k4, p2, * k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k9, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDD times, p2, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

8th rnd: BO 4 sts, continue as indicated for even rows.

9th rnd, BO 4 sts, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1, p2, * k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k10, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDD times, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

11th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, p2, * k3tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

13th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k3, p2, * k 9, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

15th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k4, p2, * k 10, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

16th rnd: BO 4 sts, continue as indicated for even rows.

17th rnd: BO 4 sts, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1, p2, * k3tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

19th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, p2, * k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k9, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDD times, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

21st rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k3, p2, * k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k10, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDD times, p2, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

23th rnd: k1, yo, ssk, yo, k4, p2, * k3tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, sl1, k2tog, psso; repeat from * NEEDED times, p2, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, k1.

24th rnd: BO 4 sts, continue as indicated for even rows.

Repeat this 24 rows.
At beginning of 25 row, BO 4 sts, continue SAME as 1st row.

By: kara

kara — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:08:34 +0000

Ok, folks, I have updated the edging instructions with lots of photos and, I hope, better written instructions. please let me know if this helps or if something is still unclear :)

By: kara

kara — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:56:38 +0000

Ginger, you need to pick up 6 of your cast-on stitches on your left needle (4 edging and 2 garter), the put the rest on the right needle, so the tips are facing each other and you’re ready to knit.

Your knitting will just continue the edging bit around the corner and across the end of the scarf, until you round the last corner and weave the last 6 remaining cast-on stitches together with the six live stitches on your needle.

Hope this helps, but it probably doesn’t.

I suppose I’d really better whip up a demo, eh? :) Stay tuned…

By: Ginger

Ginger — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:47:22 +0000

Hi Kara, I’m afraid I’m having the same trouble as Laura. I really don’t understand how to handle the scarf ends. I didn’t know how to initially do the provisional cast on so I ran a “lifeline” instead. I have picked up all of those stitches (right side facing me) on a circular needle leaving the lifeline in place. Do I knit those picked up stitches across and then do a cable cast on of the six stitches or what? I spent all day yesterday knitting and ripping because what I did didn’t come out like yours. I ended up with too much space between the new end point and the side point. I understand the concept but am doing something (or not doing something) correctly. This is truly an incredibly gorgeous pattern and I really wish to do it justice by finishing well. Many thanks for sharing this lovely pattern and for any additional help you can give. Sincerely, Ginger

By: kara

kara — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:40:47 +0000

Hi Ginger! The fern pattern starts with a k3tog and ends with a ssk. I described it a little bit in the text right below the chart: “Right side of fern lace dec: k3tog. ” Not as good as a symbol key, though :) Have fun!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:37:11 +0000

Kara, I am just attempting to knit lace and also trying to learn to read charts. Please tell me if the first stitch on row 5 and above of the fern pattern is knit 2 tog or 3 tog. I am so excited about your beautiful pattern and can’t wait to see the finished product. Many thanks.

By: kara

kara — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:12:18 +0000

Laura, I just re-read my short-end edging instructions and I really don’t know how to make it any clearer. If you just try it, I’ll bet it will suddenly make sense. And if it turns out funny, you can rip back that bit and try again — it’s not much knitting, so you can be brave about just jumping in!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:04:36 +0000

I’ve got this all done, but am completely baffled as to your directions about the pointy bits on the ends. Any clarification available? this is only my second lace project, but I’d like the ends to “work”. Thanks!

By: kara

kara — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:13:46 +0000

Wonderful, Marlene, I’d love to see pictures when you’re done!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:39:51 +0000

This is a gorgeous pattern, thanks so much for sharing! I want to make something special for a really dear friend for Christmas, I want her to have something beautiful and this is it! We don’t normally exchange gifts, but at our age (both over 70) I think she deserves it!