The Asti Scarf is a light, airy accessory perfect for beginners looking to explore lace knitting. Crafted with soft #2 sport weight cotton yarn, this scarf offers a gentle drape and breathable texture, making it ideal for year-round wear.

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The simple 4-row repeat creates an elegant lace effect without overwhelming new knitters. Whether you’re casting on your first lace project or just looking for a relaxing knit, the Asti Scarf is a beautiful and rewarding choice.

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Pattern Snapshot

LEVEL: Beginner to Easy
YARN: #2 sport weight cotton yarn
NEEDLE: 4mm US 6 knitting needles
WOULD I MAKE THIS AGAIN? Absolutely.

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Materials

329 yd KnitPicks Comfy Sport* #2 sport weight yarn (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 136 yd (125 m) per 50 g skein) in shade Flamingo: 3 skeins.
4 mm (US 6) knitting needles* or size needed to meet gauge.
Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors.

Gauge

18 sts x 30 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in St st using 4 mm (US 6) needles.

Skill Level

Beginner

Tutorials

Blocking.

Long tail cast on.

Video tutorial on YouTube.

Finished Measurements

8 x 70” (20.5 x 178 cm) after blocking.

Stitches

US Terms

BO – bind off

CO – cast on

K – Knit

K2tog – knit two together

rep – repeat

RS – right side

St st – stockinette stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

Notes

Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
Stitch multiple is 4, plus 3.

Adjustments

For a wider or narrower scarf add or subtract in multiples of 4 to my cast on. To lengthen or shorten the scarf just continue or stop the 4 row repeat. Remember to stop after Row 4 and end with 3 rows of k all.

Video Tutorial

Watch the full video on my YouTube.

Asti Easy Lace Scarf Knitting Pattern + Video

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Active Time: 4 hours

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $20

This light and airy accessory is crafted with soft #2 sport weight cotton yarn, offering a gentle drape and breathable texture that's perfect for all seasons.

Materials

329 yd KnitPicks Comfy Sport* #2 sport weight yarn (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 136 yd (125 m) per 50 g skein) in shade Flamingo: 3 skeins.

Tools

4 mm needles or size needed to meet gauge.
Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors.

Instructions

CO 31 sts using long tail cast on.

Rows 1 – 3. K all.
Row 4. K3, *yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 5. (RS) K all.
Row 6. K1, *yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * until last 2 sts, yo, k2tog.
Row 7. K all.
Rep rows 4 – 7 until scarf is 60”+ (153 cm) long or to your desired length.
Then rep rows 1 – 3.

BO. Cut yarn. Weave in ends.

Block
Block your scarf.

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