Eyelet Lace Scarf

Eyelet Lace Scarf

A delicate, airy scarf perfect for fingering or lace weight yarns

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The Eyelet Lace Scarf is designed for knitters who love light, flowing textures and simple elegance. Its repeating eyelet lace pattern creates a scarf that’s both visually striking and wonderfully wearable.

With just a few yarns and straightforward stitch techniques, this scarf is a relaxing project suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters looking for a portable, satisfying knit.

Whether you’re creating a gift or a wardrobe staple, this scarf combines versatility, elegance, and cozy sophistication.

A Perfect Favorite Scarf

The Eyelet Lace Scarf is especially well suited for:

  • Knitters looking to explore lace without complicated charts
  • Gift knitting for friends and family
  • Lightweight layering for spring or fall
  • Portable projects for travel or commuting

The scarf is light, flexible, and texturally interesting without being fussy—ideal for knitters who enjoy watching their project slowly transform row by row.

Why You’ll Love the Eyelet Lace Scarf

  • Simple repeat pattern for memorization and easy knitting
  • Works beautifully with fingering weight or lace held with silk for a soft halo
  • Light and drapey for layering
  • One-size-fits-most with easy adjustability
  • Knit back and forth—no tricky circular techniques required

Construction Overview

The scarf is worked flat in a back-and-forth pattern. It begins with a textured set-up, followed by a repeating 4-row eyelet lace sequence. The simplicity of the repeat makes it easy to knit while relaxing, commuting, or enjoying a favorite show.

Yarn + Needles

  • Recommended Yarn & Yardage:
    • Fingering weight: ~650 yards
    • Or Lace weight + Suri silk held together: 650 yards each
  • Suggested Needles: US 7 / 4.25 mm, 32” circular or straight needles
  • Other Notions: scissors, darning needle, stitch marker

Smooth yarns highlight the eyelets beautifully, while holding lace with silk adds drape and softness.

Size & Fit

  • One size
  • Length: 66” / Width: 9” (easily adjustable)
  • Can be widened using multiples of 5 + 3
  • Longer scarves achieved by adding more repeats

Gauge

13 sts x 11 rows = 2” in pattern (steam blocked)
Gauge is not critical but may affect final dimensions and repeat allowance.

Abbreviations

  • CO – Cast on
  • K – Knit
  • Ktbl – Knit through back loop
  • P – Purl
  • Ptbl – Purl through back loop
  • PM – Place marker
  • St(s) – Stitches
  • YO – Yarn over

Pattern Instructions

Pattern worked back and forth, turning after each row

Holding one strand of Suri Silk and Lace Singles together:

Cast On: CO 58 stitches, turn.

Set-up Rows:

  • Row 1: k1, p1 repeat to end
  • Row 2: p1, k1 repeat to end

Eyelet Lace Repeat (rows 1–4):

  • Row 1 (WS): k1, ptbl, k1, p2, k1, ptbl, k1 repeat to end
  • Row 2: p1, ktbl, p1, k1, yo, k1, p1, ktbl, p1 repeat to end
  • Row 3: k1, ptbl, k1, p3, k1, ptbl, k1 repeat to end
  • Row 4: p1, ktbl, p1, k3, pass 3rd st on right needle over first 2 sts, p1, ktbl, p1 repeat to end

Repeat rows 1–4 until desired length (sample uses 80 repeats).

Finishing:

  • Row 1: k1, p1 repeat to end
  • Row 2: p1, k1 repeat to end
  • Bind off using preferred method
  • Weave in ends and block as desired

Prefer a Printed Pattern?

The Eyelet Lace Scarf PDF on Etsy includes:

  • Clean, print-friendly layout
  • Optimized for offline knitting
  • Step-by-step instructions for easy reference

👉 Purchase the Eyelet Lace Scarf PDF on Etsy

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