Evelyn Clark Designs . . .

Madrona Lace Scarf

This rectangular scarf was designed to celebrate
both Madrona Fiber Arts 15th Anniversary Retreat
in 2014 and the tree for which the conference is
named.

Like the Madronas native to the Pacific Northwest,

this scarf has leaves and berries. It is knit from end
to end, and the asymmetrical patterning includes
a 10-stitch leaf repeat to customize the width. An
option is given to add beads between the motifs
and at the symmetrically scalloped ends.

This design looks great in a variety of handspun and

commercial lace, fingering, and Shetland/sport/DK
weight yarns.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Size
Can be customized

Abbreviations
k knit
k2tog knit 2 stitches together
k3tog knit 3 stitches together
p purl
RS right side of scarf
sk2p slip 1 stitch knitwise, k2tog, and pass
slipped stitch over k2tog
ssk slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip next stitch
knitwise, replace on holding needle, and Sample Scarf
k2tog through back loops 65 g (300 yds/275 m) Malabrigo Sock Color 855
st(s) stitch(es) Aguas fingering weight (17 wpi) yarn on US size 3
WS wrong side of scarf (3.25 mm) needles with 208 size 6 beads and size
yo yarn over 12 (1 mm) crochet hook. Stockinette stitch gauge:
* repeat instructions between asterisks 24 sts = 4" (10 cm). Scarf measures 8 x 54" (20.5
() repeat instructions inside parentheses x 137 cm).
[] repeat instructions inside brackets
Supplies
Yarn 2 stitch markers; tapestry needle to weave in ends;
Approximately 300–500 yds (275–460 m) lace, and rustproof pins for blocking
fingering, or Shetland/sport/DK weight yarns.
Optional Supplies
Needles & Gauge Beads and crochet hook that will fit through bead
Individual knitting style and yarn characteristics hole; and blocking wires
affect the lace, so choose a needle size that gives
preferred results by knitting a swatch in stockinette
stitch.

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 Instructions
Scarf Notes Row 7: sl1, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, (k2tog, yo) 2
1. Scarf starts on a multiple of 10 plus 25 stitches. times, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, [k5, yo, sk2p, yo,
It can be made wider or narrower by adding or k2] to last 4 sts, k4.
subtracting 10-stitch leaf repeats. Row 9: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, bead 1 st, yo,
2. It is helpful to place markers after the k3tog, (yo, k2tog) 3 times, yo, bead 1 st, yo,
beginning and before the ending 2-stitch k2, [ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, bead 1 st, yo, k2]
borders. to last 5 sts, ssk, p1, k2.
3. The first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise Row 11: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
with yarn at front to create a chained edge. (k2tog, yo) 2 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2,
4. An option is included to bead the ends and [ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2] to last 5
stitches between the motifs. To bead a stitch, sts, ssk, p1, k2.
k1, pull that stitch through the bead hole with Row 13: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk,
a crochet hook, and replace on needle. If no k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, [ssk, p1,
beads are desired, work the bead stitch as a k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1] to last 5 sts, ssk, p1,
knit stitch. k2.
5. The ending border can be started after any 20- Start Madrona Lace Repeat.
row Madrona Lace Repeat.
6. Patterning is different at each end to create Madrona Lace Repeat (Chart 3)
symmetrical scallops. Row 1 (RS): sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk,
7. Lace can be worked from written instructions or k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, [ssk, p1,
charts. k2tog, yo, k5, yo] to last 5 sts, ssk, p1, k2.
8. Wraps-per-inch (wpi) is a way to measure yarn All Even Rows (WS): sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
size. Without stretching, wrap yarn around a Row 3: sl1, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k1,
ruler for 1" (2.5 cm), and count the strands. (k2tog, yo) 2 times, k2, [yo, sk2p, yo, k7] to
last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k2.
INSTRUCTIONS Row 5: sl1, k1, bead 1 st, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog,
Cast-on (See Note 1 above.) k2, yo, bead 1 st, yo, k3tog, (yo, k2tog) 3
Loosely cast on 45 sts. times, [yo, bead 1 st, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog,
Start Beginning Border. k2] to last 3 sts, yo, bead 1 st, k2.
Row 7: sl1, k2, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1,
Beginning Border (Chart 1) yo, ssk, (k2tog, yo) 2 times, k1, k2tog, [yo, k1,
See Note 4 above about beading a stitch. yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2] to last 3 sts, yo, k3.
Row 1 (RS): sl1, k1, place marker, k4, bead 3 sts, Row 9: sl1, k3, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k3,
[k7, bead 3 sts] to last 6 sts, k4, place marker, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, [k3, yo, k1,
k2. ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo] to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2 (WS): sl1, knit across. Row 11: sl1, k4, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog,
yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k4, yo, ssk,
Start Madrona Lace Beginning.
p1, k2tog, yo, k1] to last 4 sts, k4.
Madrona Lace Beginning (Chart 2) Row 13: sl1, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, (k2tog, yo) 2
Instructions inside brackets are repeated across to times, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, [k5, yo, sk2p, yo,
specified remaining number of stitches. k2] to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 15: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, bead 1 st, yo,
Row 1 (RS): sl1, k2, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, k3tog, (yo, k2tog) 3 times, yo, bead 1 st, yo,
[yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k2tog, k2] to last 3 k2, [ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, bead 1 st, yo, k2]
sts, yo, k3. to last 5 sts, ssk p1, k2.
All Even Rows (WS): sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2. Row 17: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
Row 3: sl1, [k3, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo] to (k2tog, yo) 2 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2,
last 4 sts, k4. [ssk, p1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2] to last 5
Row 5: sl1, k4, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, sts, ssk, p1, k2.
yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k4, yo, ssk, Row 19: sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk,
p1, k2tog, yo, k1] to last 4 sts, k4. k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, [ssk, p1,
k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1] to last 5 sts, ssk, p1,
k2.

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 Instructions
Work Rows 1–20 to desired length. (For sample,
repeat was worked 20 times.)
Start Madrona Lace Ending Border.

Madrona Lace Ending Border (Chart 4)

Row 1 (RS): sl1, k1, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1,
k2tog, yo, k5, yo, [ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo]
to last 5 sts, ssk, p1, k2.
Row 2 (WS): sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: sl1, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, [yo, sk2p, yo, k7] to
last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 4: sl1, knit across.
Row 5: sl1, [k5, bead 3 sts, k2] to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 6 (WS): work Elastic Cast-off.

Elastic Cast-off
k1, *k1, replace 2 sts on holding needle, and k2tog
through back loops, repeating from * across.

Finishing
Weave in yarn ends, and trim after blocking.

Blocking
Soak scarf in water—adding soap appropriate for
fiber if desired. Rinse, and wrap in towel to blot.
Lay flat, and smooth into shape. If using blocking
wires, run through 1 strand of slipped stitches
along sides, entering each from the same direction,
and pin. Pull out and pin edge scallops below
3 beaded stitches at the beginning and above 3
beaded stitches at the end. Leave in place until
thoroughly dry. Trim yarn ends.

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 Charts
Notes
1. See written instructions for cast-on and cast-off information.
2. Read charts from bottom to top and from right to left.
3. On Charts 1 and 4, all rows are charted. On Charts 2 and 3, only odd rows are charted; all even rows: sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts,
k2.

Symbols and Abbreviations Key

B bead knit 1 stitch and place bead over it with a crochet hook
a k knit
/ k2tog knit 2 stitches together
x k3tog knit 3 stitches together
√ sk2p slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit next 2 stitches together, and pass slipped stitch over k2tog
p p purl
\ ssk slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip next stitch knitwise, replace on holding needle, and k2tog through back
loops
o yo yarn over

Chart 1—Bginning Border

All rows are charted.

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End 10-Stitch Repeat Beginning

Chart 2—Madrona Lace Beginning

Only odd rows are charted. All Even Rows: sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.

aap\ aoaaaoa/p\ aoaaao/ao/\oaaaoa/pak 13

aap\ aaoaoaa/p\ aaoao/ao/o/\oaoaa/pak 11
aap\ aaoBoaa/p\ aaoBo/o/o/oxoBoaa/pak 9
aaaa aao√oaaaaa aao√oaao/o/ao√oaaaaak 7
aaaa ao/p\oaaaa ao/p\oaao/ao/p\oaaaak 5
aaaa oa/p\aoaaa oa/p\aoaaaoa/p\aoaaak 3
aaao aa/p\aaoao aa/p\aaoaoaa/p\aaoaak 1
End 10-Stitch Repeat Beginning

Chart 3—Madrona Lace Repeat

Repeat Rows 1–20 for pattern.
Only odd rows are charted. All Even Rows: sl1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.

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aap\ aaoaoaa/p\ aaoao/ao/o/\oaoaa/pak 17
aap\ aaoBoaa/p\ aaoBo/o/o/oxoBoaa/pak 15
aaaa aao√oaaaaa aao√oaao/o/ao√oaaaaak 13
aaaa ao/p\oaaaa ao/a\oaao/ao/p\oaaaak 11
aaaa oa/p\aoaaa o/ao/\oaaaoa/p\aoaaak 9
aaao aa/p\aaoao /ao/o/\oaoaa/p\aaoaak 7
aaBo aa/p\aaoBo /o/o/oxoBoaa/p\aaoBak 5
aa\o aaaaaaao√o aao/o/ao√oaaaaaaao/ak 3
aap\ oaaaaao/p\ oaao/ao/a\oaaaaao/pak 1
End 10-Stitch Repeat Beginning

Chart 4—Madrona Lace Ending Border

All rows are charted. Work Elastic Cast-off on Row 6.

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aapp pppppppppp pppppppppppppppppppak 2
aap\ oaaaaao/p\ oaaaaao/a\oaaaaao/pak 1
End 10-Stitch Repeat Beginning

Knitters Symbols Fonts © XRX, Inc.

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