Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Kirsten Hipsky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | Width: 18cm (7"), Length: 152.5cm (60") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Lace, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 688 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
Size: 18cm x 152.5cm (7" x 60")
2 Select Colors
Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Natural (10)
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Product Description
The Marguerite Scarf features a simple brioche stitch and gets surprisingly lacy with large needles and thin yarn. Perfect for using that special skein of sock yarn, even the one with wild colors, this scarf will knit up into a warm yet light accessory.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Finished Measurements: 7” wide; 60” long
Yarn Requirements: 1 skein Valley Yarns Leyden (75% Superwash Merino Wool/ 25% Nylon; 100g/437yds) in #13
Needles: US 10.5 (6.50mm)
Gauge: 4 sts = 1” in pattern stitch
Note: The original yarn called for in this pattern has been discontinued. Valley Yarns Huntington or Valley Yarns Charlemont would substitute well in this project. For hand-dyed colorways, check out Valley Yarns Charlemont Hand Dyed by the Kangaroo Dyer!
Valley Yarns Marguerite Scarf: Lace Brioche Knit Design
What Is Being Made
The Marguerite Scarf is a lightweight, elegant knitted scarf designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This finished accessory measures approximately 7 inches wide and 60 inches long, making it a versatile length suitable for various styling options. The scarf showcases beautiful color variation through the use of variegated yarn, creating visual interest throughout the piece.
Techniques Used
This scarf is worked flat on straight needles from cast-on to bind-off, making it an accessible project for knitters learning to work larger pieces. The primary technique employed is brioche stitch, a textured knitting method that creates dimensional fabric. The brioche stitch in this pattern is worked in a simplified form that produces surprisingly lacy results when combined with larger needles and thin yarn. The design demonstrates how gauge and needle size dramatically affect the appearance of traditional stitches, transforming a typically dense brioche into an open, airy fabric.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (k): The foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
- Slip stitch (sl1): Worked as if to knit with yarn held in back, used at the beginning of rows for a neat edge
- Brioche stitch variation: Created by knitting one stitch in the row below alternated with a regular knit stitch, repeated across each row to build the lacy pattern
Materials: Yarn and Needles
This pattern requires 1 skein of Valley Yarns Leyden (100 grams / 437 yards), a supple blend of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Nylon. The nylon content adds durability and helps the scarf maintain its shape with wear. The variegated colorway (color 13) creates natural color effects as the pattern develops. Knitters will need US size 10.5 (6.50mm) needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge of 4 stitches per 1 inch in the pattern stitch. The combination of larger needles with thin yarn is key to achieving the lacy brioche effect that defines this design.
Difficulty Level
This scarf is rated as a beginner project, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to brioche stitch or those building confidence with larger needles. The straightforward row-by-row repetition and simple stitch abbreviations keep the pattern accessible while introducing techniques that create sophisticated visual results.
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