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Like a living jewel, the peacock plumage moves and shifts from seafoam greens to deeper emerald pools, teals and deep golds. Each eyespot holds starlight, mesmerizing constellations of colors that quiver and breathe. The iridescence defies earthly description. Hues flow seamlessly into each other, like hypnotizing patterns painted on silk.
The Éfréjio scarf / stole celebrates the peacock’s chromatic poetry. Three complementary lace patterns create architectural feathery effects. Triangle and diamond progressions, as well as subtly textured lace-based lattices mirror feather structures and shapes. Strategically placed yarn-overs form the unmistakable ocelli — those hypnotic peacock eyespots.
Immerse yourself in this choreography of color, light, and pattern. Knit your own study in iridescence, and revel in beauty and comforting stitches.

The Éfréjio scarf / stole name is born from the French “éventail” (fan) and “frémissement” (tremor). It also borrows letters from “ocellus” (the scientific term for the peacock eyespots), and Juno, the Roman goddess whose sacred animal was the peacock.

For best effect, use a smooth, round yarn with reasonable stitch definition. Yarn weights ranging from Fingering to Aran would be suitable. As for colorways, I would recommend solid, semi-solid, speckled, or gradient (single skein or gradient set) yarns.

Do you like the Éfréjio scarf / stole? You might like those patterns too: The Éolia scarf / stole, and the Yonâh cowl. For endless fun with varied geometric lace motifs and texture contrast! Check them out!

Yarn
Skeinwalker Yarns Eclipse (DK; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 225 meters / 246 yards per 100 grams); 2,4 skeins. The scarf (sample, small size) uses 133 grams in color Amazonite. The stole (large size) uses 349 grams.

Needles
3.25 mm (US size 3) 60 cm / 24 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
22 stitches and 30.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch, unblocked.
18 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern B – Plumage, blocked.
18 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern C – Feathery Diamonds, blocked.
18 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stitch Pattern D – Ocelli, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Removable stitch markers (optional): 2 in color A (edge marker), 4,13 in color B (repeat marker). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins. Blocking wires (optional).

Sizes
Small (scarf), large (stole); easily customizable.

Final measurements
Small size (scarf): Width (w): 18.5 cm / 7.25 inches, length (l): 188 cm / 74 inches. See schematic.
Large size (stole): Width (w): 50.5 cm / 20 inches, length (l): 188 cm / 74 inches. See schematic.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, single and multiple decreases. Relatively easy to memorize stitch pattern. Patterning on odd rows only. Elastic BO.
Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked flat starting from the short side. The stitch count remains constant throughout the whole pattern. Suggestions are given to customize the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided, as well as clear video tutorials for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: alpinemeadow. Thank you so much for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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