Elemental Changes Shetland Lace Stole and Scarf

HeartStrings knitting pattern #H53

The elements of design in this lovely knitted masterpiece are merely three traditional Shetland lace motifs. It is the simple change in sequencing the order amongst the repeated motifs that produces the seemingly complex designs of negative and positive space.

Instructions are included for a small delicate scarf and for stoles in 3 widths. All are made in one piece from end to end with edging knitted as you go.

Medium width stole shown in Kraemer Yarns Sarah, 60% Suri alpaca 40% domestic Merino, color natural.

Small delicate scarf shown in Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace, 70% alpca 30%silk, color 2910. Bulk purchase wholesale terms available for approved shops. Printed pattern: $7 plus s&h Now lower shipping charges. Shopatron will locate a retailer to fill your order promptly. Credit cards and PayPal accepted. OR check if your local yarn shop is a HeartStrings Retailer and buy from them. If they do not carry HeartStrings patterns, suggest they do! Instant PDF download: $7 Includes free updates and secure online access anytime, from anywhere, to view or print this pattern from the Digital Content Library in your Shopatron account. Credit cards and PayPal accepted. Also available at Ravelry Store, Patternfish and other Download Sites. Cast on or +Queue at

Stitch instructions are both charted and written out. Recommended for experienced lace knitters and confident intermediates only. The small scarf can be used as a practice piece before attempting the larger projects.

4 sizes: Small delicate scarf through extra-wide stole: 7" x 42" through 25" x 78". Allow 185 - 1125 yards of lace weight yarn. 20 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches finished blocked gauge over center section stitch patterns; size US 5 /3.75 mm needles suggested.

Note: All rows are patterned lace; there are no 'rest' rows. The scarf and shawl are reversible with no right side/wrong side.

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See more Knitted Lace Scarf and Stole patterns in the Jackie E-S Design Collections.