Cast on 22 stitches and knit 2 rows.
Now you’re ready to begin the lace pattern, which is as follows.
Row 1: (RS): K all sts.
Row 2: K2, p18, k2. (Those 2 border stitches on either end will always be knit in garter stitch—their role is to keep your fabric from curling.)
Row 3: K2, (K2Tog) 3 times, (YO,K1) 6 times, (K2Tog) 3 times, k2.
Row 4: K all sts.
Repeat rows 1 through 4 until you’ve reached your desired scarf length or run out of yarn, whichever comes first. End by completing Row 4, and then knit 1 more row and bind off all sts.
I am using size US 8 needles, but the gauge isn’t critical for this project. It’s only a scarf after all. The yarn I am using is Yarn Bee Diva Sequin, the color is Maui. Yep, wouldn’t mind being there right now!
Edited: 11/9/19
For those of you who may be having trouble with the abbreviations, here is a list of what they mean:
RS: Right side of work
K: Knit
P: Purl
K2Tog: Knit two stitches together
YO: Yarn over
Hope that helps clarify!
Can’t wait to try this! Every single feather and fan scarf pattern i see is always too wide! This one is great… 🙂 Thank you
This one will be the perfect width I promise! Have fun!
I just started mine but when I repeat the four Rows there’s to many stitches
Hi Dorothy–Oh no, I’m sorry the pattern is giving you fits! I have double-checked and everything is correctly written. I’m guessing it’s row 3 that is causing you to have too many stitches. Does it help if we write it out in a longer format?
Row 3: K2, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog (you’ve just decreased 3 stitches), YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, YO, k1, YO, K1 (that is an increase of 6 stitches), K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, (you’ve just decreased another 3 stitches), K2.
This should still leave you with 22 stitches on the needle. (You decreased 3 stitches two times, that equals six stitches total decrease, and you increased 6 stitches once for a net of zero change in stitches.
Let me know if you’re still having trouble and we’ll try something else!
I have been knitting this same pattern for over 50 years. My mother-in-law gave it to me in 1959. If you write the number of stitches at the end of each row in the pattern it helps you to see how the pattern expands and contracts.
I just finished my scarf using your directions, but how do you end it so both ends are the same – mine has one rounded edge and where I started it curves up in the middle?
Hello–the ends will not be the same. It’s just the way the pattern works;-)
If you start the pattern by knitting 8 rows in the garter stitch and end the garment by knitting 8 rows in the garter stitch you will end with a straight edge.
Perhaps some are wider to be more like a shawl than a scarf. I love the width of this one.
Did u use size 8 in US or mm
Hi JoAnn–I used US size 8;-)
How much yarn
I’m pretty sure I used two skeins of the yarn specified in the blog post.
Hi, Did you use 8 Ply yarn or bigger , I love Feather and Fan stitch especially for baby knitting ,thank you for the pattern,
Maureen Neal….Australia
Hi Maureen-The yarn I used was Yarn Bee Diva Sequin (since discontinued). Ravelry lists it as an Aran weight, or a #4 Medium weight. I hope that helps!
Awesome pattern I liked the personal touch.
adapting to a Shrug I am making.
Knit away. Lorrainemorris. New England Knitter
Oh! That sounds like a fabulous idea. Feel free to post a pic in the comments when you are finished, I’d love to see it!
I have been looking for a scarf pattern for some aged aunts. I think this will be nice, cant wait to try it. Thanks for the pattern!
Hi, I cannot understand the abbreviation of each rows
Hi!
I have edited the original post and provided a list of abbreviations and what they mean. I hope this helps you proceed with the pattern.
Hi, I was wondering if this pattern works for a double sided project? I would like to do it with one side purple and the other a multicolored yarn.
Hi! You know, I’ve never seen double-sided knitting done with a lace pattern. I think if you are feeling adventurous, cast on and give it a whirl, but I don’t think this pattern is particularly suited to that style of knitting.
Can anyone please tell me how wide this is?
Approximately 4” wide using worsted weight yarn.
Can I cast on 44 stitches instead of 22
Hi Kim–if you want to double the size, you would cast on 40 sts. There are two “edge” stitches on each side. The pattern is actually over 18 sts, so to double the size there would be 18 x 2 stitches in the middle (36), and still two “edge” stitches (knits) on each side. Does that help?
Hello can I use 4mm uk needles and 2ply?
You can—but you will end up with a “skinnier scarf”, which is fine! If you would like to add stitches to make the scarf wider on your smaller needles then consider that the pattern is worked in multiples of 18+4. That means the center pattern is 18 stitches and each side has 2 knit stitches that make up the edge, 2 x 2 =4, hence the 18 + 4 multiple. So, for example if you wanted to double the width you would case on 40 sts. If you wanted to triple it you would cast on 58 sts.
I love this pattern and I can’t wait to knit a scarf. I have the perfect yarn.
Would this pattern work for a baby blanket? If so, how many sts. do you suggest?
Hi Nancy–yes, you can make a baby blanket out of this pattern. Are you a member of Ravelry? If not, it’s worth signing up (it’s free). Here is a link to a feather and fan baby blanket…https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pastel-rainbow-baby-blanket-2
I would like to know the approx finished measurements of the scarf. I have a skein of yarn that I would like to try but it is only 204 yds. Wondering how far I would get with that. Thanks!
Hi Penny,
I actually have no idea how long this turned out to be. I made it years ago, and sold it at a craft show. You can always go up a needle size or two. You will end up with a longer scarf (and slightly wider) and use less yarn than with the smaller needle size.