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You're in Both Dreams (and You're Scared)

This delicate lace scarf pattern is inspired by the feeling of being caught between two dreams, and the simultaneous fear and excitement that comes with it. The intricate lace stitch pattern captures the ethereal nature of this experience. Find comfort and embrace your emotions as you knit or crochet this beautiful scarf.

Materials

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn (UK: 4-ply, Metric: 14 wpi)
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or circular needles (UK size 9, Metric size 3.5 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Blocked Lace Pattern: 4 inches (10 cm) = 20 stitches and 24 rows

Finished Measurements

Approximately 12 inches (30 cm) wide and 60 inches (150 cm) long.

Lace Stitch Pattern

Cast on a multiple of 8 stitches, plus 3 additional stitches.

(RS) Row 1: Knit all stitches.

(WS) Row 2: Purl all stitches.

(RS) Row 3: Knit 3, *yo, k2tog, k6; repeat from * until last 4 stitches, yo, k2tog, k2.

(WS) Row 4: Purl all stitches.

(RS) Row 5: Knit 1, *yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, k2; repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1.

(WS) Row 6: Purl all stitches.

(RS) Row 7: Knit 2, *yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k4; repeat from * until last 5 stitches, yo, k2tog, k3.

(WS) Row 8: Purl all stitches.

(RS) Row 9: Knit 3, *yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, k2; repeat from * until last 8 stitches, yo, k2tog, k4.

(WS) Row 10: Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1-10 for the lace stitch pattern.

Instructions

1. Cast on 87 stitches (or any multiple of 8, plus 3).
2. Knit 6 rows for the Garter Stitch border.
3. Continue in the Lace Stitch Pattern until the scarf reaches your desired length, ending with Row 8 of the stitch pattern.
4. Knit 6 rows for the Garter Stitch border.
5. Bind off all stitches.
6. Weave in any loose ends.

Finishing

Block your scarf to open up the lace pattern and give it a finished look.

Enjoy wearing your delicate lace scarf and remember that it's okay to feel scared and excited at the same time. Embrace the beauty of both dreams.