Fleur Scarf

*The Fleur Scarf is a light and airy pointelle patterned scarf that adds a touch of floral to your outfit. Knitted in baby alpaca, it is buttery soft against the neck and shoulders.* **CONSTRUCTION** — The Fleur Scarf is worked flat and in one piece with circular or straight needles beginning with a small amount of stitches that gradually increase while working the charted pattern to the full width, then decrease to taper and complete the other half. **SUPPLIES** — 2 balls or 295 yds [[270 m]] of Yarnalia Joy ***held double*** (25g; 219 yds [[200m]] per ball) in color Rose Gold, or similar Alpaca laceweight yarn held double to meet gauge. ***Or*** 150 yds [[135 m]] of Fingering weight yarn held single to meet gauge. 2.75mm(US2) 24-32” circular needles [[60-80 cm]] Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, measuring tape **SIZES** — 35” [[87.5 cm]] long x 6” [[15 cm]] wide (at widest point) **GAUGE** — (2.75mm needle) 30 sts x 40 rows = 4” [[10 cm]] in Fleur Pattern pattern worked flat, wet blocked **SKILLS** — This pattern requires a working knowledge of knitting flat, i-cord edging, increasing and decreasing, and reading a chart. Familiarity with lace knitting may be useful.