The Yarn Cakes Shetland Lace Scarf is worked back and forth on straight needles and is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch. The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting. An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern. The yarn cake creates a lovely colour block effect, with no need to keep changing colours. The yarn does all the work for you.

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Size Approximately 160 cm long
Gauge Gauge is not essential for this project
Needle size 5mm (US 8)
Materials 1 ball Caron Cakes, or other similar yarn
Darning needle
Ability Intermediate