Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam by Joline Vretenar Difficulty: Tangy Strawberry Jam is a light, Orenburg lace scarf inspired by my Baba’s garden. I love the idea of Orenburg lace. A few simple lace patterns based on simple things like a honeycomb or a strawberry can be turned into magic in the right hands. The colors of this yarn reminded me of fresh berries and a fall harvest. My hands, while not quite capable of magic, turned out an airy scarf with a few yarn overs and a lot of love for my Baba. She appreciates my knitting and I appreciate her cooking. Sweet. Photo credit [model Joline Vretenar/photographer Rob Vretenar]

SIZE One FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 4 inches Length: 98 inches MATERIALS Koigu KPPPM [100% Merino Wool;175 yd/160m per 50g skein]; color: P608; 2 skeins 1 set US #8/5mm straight needles Tapestry Needle GAUGE Gauge is not crucial. 24 sts/32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch PATTERN NOTES This scarf can be knit with different types of yarn. Experiment with fingering weight for an airy effect or try an Aran weight for a warmer, heavier scarf. This scarf is worked in garter stitch based lace. All blank squares on the charts represent knit stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows. Lace Chart A

Lace Chart B

Lace Chart C

o = Yarn over / = k2tog on right­side and wrong­side of work PATTERN Cast on 24 stitches loosely. Work 2 rows in garter stitch. (Knit each row.) Begin working Lace Chart A.

Work rows 1-10 of Lace Chart B. Repeat until scarf is 6 inches less than the desired length. (I did 48 pattern repeats.) Work rows 1-5 of Lace Chart B. Work Lace Chart C. BO all stitches loosely. FINISHING Weave in yarn ends. Soak scarf in cool water for 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess water. Block by laying scarf on a large towel. Remove when dry, wrap jauntily around your neck and get yourself a snack. Strawberry jam, anyone?