Scribble Lace Scarf Knitting Pattern

Scribble Lace Scarf in Cascade® Fingering & Melilla

What is Being Made

The Scribble Lace Scarf is a lightweight, elegant accessory measuring 66 inches long by 8 inches wide. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin, this scarf combines two complementary Cascade Yarns® products to create a sophisticated finished piece suitable for layering or draping.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as Easy/Intermediate skill level. The scarf employs a two-color knitting technique using alternating yarn colors to create visual interest and texture. The construction method involves sliding stitches to reverse the direction of knitting without turning the work, which creates the distinctive scribble effect. This technique allows knitters to work back and forth without traditional turning, producing a unique directional quality in the finished fabric.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – the fundamental stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl (P) – alternated with knit stitches to create texture and definition
• Cast On (CO) – used to create the initial 40 stitches
• Bind Off (BO) – used to secure stitches at completion

The pattern alternates between knit and purl rows in groups, creating a garter stitch base that is interrupted by color changes and directional shifts. This creates the lace-like visual effect referenced in the scarf's name.

Materials and Specifications

Main Color (MC): Cascade Yarns® Cascade 220® Fingering – 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 1 skein color #8393 (Navy), 50 g / 273 yards

Contrast Color (CC): Cascade Yarns® Melilla – 40% Silk / 40% Wool / 20% Nylon blend, 1 skein color #04 (Blue-Green), 100 g / 220 yards

Needles: US 10.5 knitting needles

Gauge: 20 stitches by 18 rows equals 4 inches in the main pattern, worked on US 10.5 needles

The combination of Cascade 220® Fingering and Melilla creates a sophisticated blend of textures. The fingering-weight Cascade 220® provides structure and warmth from pure Peruvian Highland Wool, while the Melilla's silk content adds subtle sheen and drape. The nylon component in Melilla enhances durability, making this scarf both beautiful and practical for regular wear.