Lightweight Parisienne Lace Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern

Add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe with this lightweight Parisienne scarf, perfect for layering over jackets or draping around your neck on cool days. Knitted in soft lace-weight yarn, this scarf features a delicate wrapped stitch pattern that creates a subtle texture reminiscent of Parisian chic. It’s an ideal project for knitters who love lightweight accessories that are both stylish and cozy.

Materials:

• 2 balls of lace-weight yarn (1–3 ply) in light pink, 50g/437yd/400m each
• 4mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles

Abbreviations

• K – Knit
• Ktbl – Knit through the back loop (creates a neat twisted stitch)
• Wyrn – Wrap yarn around next stitch (used to create the textured wrapped stitch)
• Drop wrapped stitch – On the following row, let the stitch you wrapped in the previous row drop off the needle to form an airy effect

Instructions:

Cast On:

• Cast on 56 stitches. Knit through the back loop (ktbl) on the first row to create a neat edge.

Scarf Pattern:

Rows 1–4: Knit every stitch.

Row 5: K1, wrap yarn around next stitch (wyrn); repeat from * to * across row, ending with K1.

Row 6: K1, drop the stitch you wrapped in the previous row; repeat from * to * across row, ending with K1.

Repeat Rows 1–6 until scarf measures approximately 72½ in (184 cm), finishing with 4 rows of garter stitch.

Cast Off:

• Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

• Weave in all loose ends.

This scarf works beautifully with lightweight yarns and offers an airy, elegant texture, making it a perfect gift or a refined addition to your own collection.