Noro Fringed Scarf Knitting Pattern

Noro Fringed Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Noro Fringed Scarf is a lightweight knitted accessory featuring a delicate lace pattern with decorative fringe edging. This scarf measures approximately 8 x 62 inches (20.5 x 157.5 centimeters) excluding the fringe, making it an ideal length for versatile styling. The project is rated as Easy, making it accessible to knitters with basic to intermediate experience.

Techniques Used

This scarf is worked flat using traditional knitting techniques combined with lace construction. The design incorporates several fundamental lace-working methods to create an open, airy fabric:

• Yarn overs are used to create decorative holes and increase stitches within the pattern, a signature element of lace knitting
• Decreases including slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit two together (k2tog) are strategically placed to balance yarn overs and maintain stitch count
• Slip stitches are employed as selvage stitches along the edges to create clean finishing and facilitate easier seaming
• Pick up and knit techniques are used to add fringe along the edges, allowing new stitches to be created from existing loops

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the Lacy Chevron pattern, which repeats over a multiple of 8 stitches. This four-round pattern creates a distinctive chevron or zigzag visual effect through the strategic placement of yarn overs and decreases:

• Rounds 1 and 2: Alternating decreases (ssk and k2tog) with yarn overs and knit stitches create the foundational chevron structure
• Round 3: Yarn overs are positioned at the outer edges of the chevron with decreases in the center
• Round 4: The pattern shifts to create the characteristic diagonal lines of the chevron
• Round 5: A centered double decrease (S2KP) flanked by yarn overs completes the four-round repeat

The pattern combines knit stitches, yarn overs, and various decreases to create an open, lacy fabric with excellent drape and visual interest.

Materials and Tools

The Noro Fringed Scarf is crafted using premium materials selected for their quality and performance:

• Yarn: 3 x 100g skeins of Noro Silk Garden Sock in shade #S8, providing approximately 300 grams of yarn for the complete project
• Needles: Size US 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 16 inches (40 centimeters) long, or size needed to obtain proper gauge
• Notions: Stitch markers to track pattern repeats

The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 19 rounds per 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked over the Lacy Chevron pattern using the specified needle size. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished scarf meets the intended dimensions.