Palazzo Scarf

Palazzo Scarf by Keya Kuhn

What is Being Made

The Palazzo Scarf is an elegant, lightweight lace scarf designed by Keya Kuhn. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished scarf measuring 8 inches wide by 90 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for layering or draping. The scarf features a sophisticated lace construction that combines both visual interest and refined simplicity.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using the knitting craft. The pattern is specifically designed for knitters with beginnerrepeating diamond trellis lace pattern that is worked on the right side of the fabric only, making it an accessible introduction to lace knitting for those ready to expand their skills beyond basic stockinette stitch.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Palazzo Scarf incorporates several essential knitting stitches and techniques:

• Seed Stitch — Used for the three-stitch edging on either side of the scarf (worked as Purl, Knit, Purl on every row), which provides a neat, textured frame for the lace pattern
• Yarn Overs — A fundamental lace-work stitch that creates the openwork holes characteristic of the diamond trellis pattern
• Simple Decreases — Used to shape the lace pattern and maintain stitch count throughout the design
• Lace Pattern Chart Reading — The pattern uses a chart format requiring knitters to read right-to-left on right-side (odd-numbered) rows and left-to-right on wrong-side (even-numbered) rows, a standard technique in lace knitting

The pattern is available in both written line-by-line instructions and chart format, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.

Yarn and Materials

The Palazzo Scarf pattern calls for Knit Picks Diadem yarn, a luxurious blend of 50% Alpaca and 50% Silk. This fiber combination creates a soft, lustrous fabric with excellent drape, ideal for a scarf. The recommended yarn is available in the Gold colorway (color code 26530), and the pattern requires 2 hanks, providing 329 yards per 100-gram hank for a total of approximately 658 yards.

The yarn weight is classified as 3-ply and 4-ply, which are lightweight yarns suitable for creating delicate, flowing garments and lace work.

Needles and Notions

The pattern specifies US 7 (4.5mm) straight or 16-inch circular needles, or whatever size is needed to obtain the correct gauge. Additional notions required include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and blocking pins or lace blocking wires for finishing the scarf to its final measurements.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19.5 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in the Lace Pattern, after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions and ensuring the lace pattern displays properly. Blocking is a crucial finishing step for this project, as it opens up and sets the lace work.