Classic Elite Yarns Hana Scarf Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Hana: Lace Knit Shawl Pattern

What is Being Made

The Hana is a triangular shawlette designed by Susan Mills, originally published in Yuri 1701. This versatile piece can be worn as either a scarf or a shawl, making it a practical accessory for multiple styling options. The garment is worked from the center top outward, creating an elegant silhouette that expands as you progress through the pattern.

Craft and Construction Method

This project is a knitting design worked flat on needles, meaning you work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The shawlette begins with a small cast-on and grows progressively larger through strategic increases, allowing crafters to customize the final size by determining how many pattern repeats to complete.

Techniques Used

The Hana features lace work as its primary decorative technique. The construction employs several key knitting methods:

• Yarn overs (yo) to create the openwork lace effect characteristic of shawl patterns
• Garter stitch ridges, which are created by knitting every row; these ridges alternate with the lace pattern rows to provide structural definition and visual interest
• Center stitch marking and tracking, essential for maintaining symmetry as the shawlette expands outward from the center point
• Pattern repeats that expand and contract within charted sections, with repeats growing from 4 stitches to a maximum of 10 stitches before decreasing back to 4 stitches

Stitches and Pattern Details

The pattern is organized into two main charted sections. Chart 1 comprises Rows 1–23 and establishes the foundational lace pattern, increasing from the initial 7 cast-on stitches to 53 stitches total. Chart 2 contains the repeating lace motif that forms rows of leaves alternating with garter stitch sections. Each pattern repeat in Chart 2 begins at 4 stitches, expands to a maximum of 10 stitches at its widest point, then decreases back to 4 stitches by Row 18. The pattern is designed so that after completing garter ridge sections, you have sufficient stitches to work the charted repeats multiple times—beginning with 7 repeats and doubling to 14 repeats as you progress through subsequent chart repetitions.

Garter ridge sections are worked in alternating rows: wrong-side rows are knit entirely, while right-side rows incorporate yarn overs on either side of the center stitch to create increases that expand the shawlette. This combination of lace and garter stitch creates a balanced fabric with both delicate openwork and sturdy structure.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Classic Elite Yarns yarn and standard knitting needles. The specific yarn weight and needle size are referenced in the complete pattern instructions. The downloadable PDF format allows you to access detailed charts and row-by-row instructions for executing the lace stitches and increases accurately.

Pattern Features

The design emphasizes customization and flexibility. By working additional pattern repeats and garter ridge sections, you can adjust the finished size of your shawlette to suit your preferences. The use of a removable marker to track the center stitch throughout construction ensures proper symmetry and alignment, particularly important when working lace patterns that depend on precise stitch placement.