Lana Grossa Scarf Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Scarf in Gomitolo Puno

What Is Being Made

This is a knitted scarf measuring approximately 32 cm wide by 215 cm long, designed as Design 16 from the Filati Tücher & Co. 02 collection. The scarf is worked in a classic rectangular shape using a combination of garter stitch and lace elements, creating an elegant accessory suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The scarf is constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning it is worked from the cast-on edge upward to the bind-off edge. The piece is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for a traditional two-sided scarf construction. Lace techniques are incorporated throughout the design, specifically using yarn overs and knit two together decreases to create an openwork pattern along the edges.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the scarf is garter stitch, created by knitting every row. This foundational stitch provides texture and structure to the piece. The lace pattern is achieved through yarn overs (yo) paired with knit two together (k2tog) decreases, which create decorative eyelet holes. A slip garter selvage is worked on every row by slipping the first stitch knitwise and knitting the last stitch, creating neat finished edges. The pattern includes strategic bind-offs of 4 stitches on alternating rows to shape the lace detail.

Materials and Tools

The scarf requires 300 grams of Lana Grossa Gomitolo Puno yarn in the colorway Pale Grey/Grey-Blue (color 03). This yarn is composed of 75% cotton, 15% Merino wool, and 10% baby alpaca, providing a blend of breathability, warmth, and softness. The yarn has a yardage of 600 meters per 150 grams. Size 3.5 mm needles are used to achieve the correct gauge. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 32 rows equaling 10 by 10 centimeters in garter stitch on size 3.5 mm needles.

Pattern Structure

The scarf begins with casting on 64 stitches, followed by one knit row. The main pattern repeats across rows 1 through 11, with rows 2 through 11 repeated continuously until the piece reaches approximately 215 centimeters in length. The pattern row sequence includes lace elements created by yarn overs and decreases positioned near the edges, with one stitch increased per pattern repeat. After reaching the desired length and ending on a pattern row 10, all stitches are bound off.

Finishing

Once knitting is complete, the scarf should be pinned to the specified measurements and blocked to even out the stitches and set the lace pattern. All yarn ends are carefully woven in to create a polished, finished appearance.