Have you ever looked at intricate lace knitting and thought, “Not yet, I’m not ready for that”?
Well, I’m here to tell you that you are ready. This scarf is designed specifically for new knitters who want to move beyond the basic scarf but aren’t quite ready for a 20-row repeat. It uses a classic wave motif that looks fancy and organic, but it’s actually a brilliant exercise in the two “magic” moves of lace: Decreases and Yarn Overs (YO).
While this wave pattern is a classic, I’ve simplified it down to its core so you can focus on your rhythm.
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