The Gossamer Wing Scarf is a wonderfully light and airy one-skein pattern that’s perfect for the season. Worked entirely in garter stitch, this simple scarf is a breeze to make — plus, it’s completely reversible.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 72” / [183 cm] long x 12” / [30 cm] wide
Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Garter st after blocking.
Material
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto Lace (100% Wool; 426 yards [390 meters]/50 grams): Rose 44043 (1 ball).
Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) straight.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Abbreviations
DYO (Double yarn over): Wrap the yarn around the needle twice.
Special Stitches
Diamond Pattern
Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, *k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, yo, k2.
Row 2 (WS): Knit.
Row 3: K2, yo, k1, *k4, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k4, yo, k2.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: K2, yo, k2, *k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 7 sts, k5, yo, k2.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: K2, yo, k3, *k6, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to last 8 sts, k6, yo, k2.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: K2, yo, k4, *k2tog, dyo, k2tog, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k4; rep from * to last 9 sts, k2tog, dyo, k2tog, k3, yo, k2.
Row 10: K8, p1, k1, *k12, p1, k1; rep from * to last 7 sts, k7.
Row 11: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k2, *k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 10 sts, k5, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 12: Knit.
Row 13: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, *k4, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 9 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 15: K1, ssk, yo, ssk, *k3, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 8 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 16: Knit.
Row 17: K1, ssk, yo, *ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo; rep from * to last 8 sts, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 18: Knit.
Row 19: K1, ssk, *yo, sk2p, yo, k4, k2tog, dyo, k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 6 sts, yo, sk2p, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 20: K5, *k5, p1, k8; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1-20 for patt.
Pattern
Loosely CO 47 sts.
Set-up Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2.
Set-up Row 2: Knit.
Work Rows 1-20 of Diamond Pattern (working from chart or written instructions) a total of 19 times, then Rows 1-17 once more.
BO all sts as follows: K1, *k1, return both sts back to left needle and k2tog tbl; rep from * to end.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Soak and block to measurements.
I started this scarf 4 times and didn’t get passed the 3rd row as my count was off. Has anyone else had issues with the stitch count? I ripped it out and decided on another pattern.
Hello Donna! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
How do I download chart of this pattern
Hello! Charts are always on the far right side of the pattern page underneath the photos. Here is a direct link to the charts as well: https://www.ilikeknitting.com/wp-content/uploads/Gossamer-Wing-Scarf-Diamond-Chart.pdf
Thanks! – Nicola, Editor