Pattern - Feather Stitch Scarf

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[tab1:The Feather Stitch Scarf is a truly classic piece, either worn draped around the neck or folded under the chin for a double layer. This simple lace pattern is a mainstay of Shetland lace knitting and is easy to master and quick to knit. When combined with the striking stripe pattern, it creates a bold finished piece and a perfect partner to any vintage outfit and equally looks at home in a more modern wardrobe.

The Feather Stitch Scarf pattern features an all-over lace stitch alongside a striking stripe pattern. The two-row Feather Stitch lace pattern set on a simple rectangular scarf is a great introduction to knitting lace patterns, particularly as this pattern has both charted and written versions of the instructions.

The Feather Stitch Scarf is knitted using [productlink: Susan Crawford Excelana North fingering weight = excelana-4-ply :productlink] a soft, fingering weight 100% British wool, spun for us in nearby Yorkshire and hand-dyed here at our Lake District studio. Shown here in shades [productlink: Alabaster = alabaster :productlink], [productlink: Dark Mandarin = dark-mandarin :productlink], [productlink: Land Army Green = land-army-green :productlink] and [productlink: Sweet Chestnut = sweet-chestnut :productlink].

The pattern includes both clear written pattern directions, together with charted instructions for lace stitches plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart. :tab1]

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[productlink: Susan Crawford Excelana North fingering weight = excelana-4-ply :productlink]
100% British wool, 75% Cheviot, 25% Bluefaced Leicester (159m / 174yds per 50g skein approx)

2 skeins, shade [productlink: Alabaster = alabaster :productlink]
1 skeins, shade [productlink: Dark Mandarin = dark-mandarin :productlink]
1 skeins, shade [productlink: Land Army Green = land-army-green :productlink]
1 skeins, shade [productlink: Sweet Chestnut = sweet-chestnut :productlink]

Gauge
1 pattern repeat = 4cm (1.5 in) and 28 rows = 10cm (4 in) over feather stitch pattern. We obtained this gauge using 3.75mm (US 5) needles over pattern.

Suggested needles
1 pair 3.75mm (US 5) needles or 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle (80-100cm in length)
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Yarn kits are also available
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