Berroco Longbourn Scarf Knitting Pattern

Berroco Longbourn Lace Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Longbourn is a sophisticated lace scarf designed by Amy Christoffers, measuring approximately 7½ inches wide by 59 inches long after blocking. This intermediate-level knitting project features an elegant chevron lace pattern combined with striped colorwork, creating a refined accessory suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Construction Method

This scarf is worked flat using a unique construction technique. The middle section of the scarf is knitted widthwise (horizontally across the width), and then stitches are picked up along each side edge to work the scarf ends outward. This approach allows for efficient yarn usage and creates a cohesive design where the lace and stripe patterns flow naturally throughout the finished piece.

Techniques Used

• Lace knitting: The scarf features a repeating chevron lace pattern that creates openwork sections throughout the design
• Striped colorwork: Multiple yarn colors are introduced and changed at strategic points to create distinct horizontal stripes
• Garter stitch: Used for the solid-color sections between lace pattern repeats, providing structure and contrast
• Yarn management: Colors are fastened off and joined as needed, requiring careful attention to tension and weaving in ends

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The scarf employs a Chevron Pattern that repeats over a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3. This four-row pattern combines yarn overs (yo), slip-slip-knit decreases (SSK), knit-two-together decreases (k2tog), and slip-one-knit-two-together-pass-slipped-stitch-over (sl 1, k2tog, psso) to create the distinctive chevron openwork. The pattern alternates between right-side rows featuring the chevron decreases and yarn overs, and wrong-side rows worked entirely in knit stitches. Garter stitch sections (knit every row) frame the lace pattern sections, providing visual breaks and structural stability.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Berroco Skye yarn, a premium fiber choice. The scarf requires one 50-gram ball each of three coordinating colors: #7670 Pavo (C1), #7630 Lyra (C2), and #7603 Cygnus (C3). A 29-inch circular needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) is used to accommodate the 273 cast-on stitches, even though the scarf is worked flat rather than in the round. The recommended gauge is 26 stitches and 42 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch, making accurate gauge checking essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Skill Level and Considerations

Rated as an intermediate project, the Longbourn requires proficiency with lace knitting techniques, yarn color changes, and picking up stitches. Knitters should be comfortable reading lace charts or written pattern instructions and managing multiple yarn colors throughout the construction process. Blocking is recommended to fully develop the lace pattern and achieve the specified finished dimensions.