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Super Easy Lace Scarves

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A scarf is a great place to start if you’re new to lace knitting because it’s small and quick to complete and usually uses the same, small, repeating stitch pattern throughout.

My Razor Shell Scarf uses a two-row repeat, and one of those rows is straight purling, so it’s about as easy as lace knitting gets. I also love the Zig Zag Lace Scarf, but it’s repeat is 16 rows and there’s action on both sides of the work, so it’s not ideal as a first lace project.

Here are some other ideas if you’re looking to get started on a quick and easy lace project. Fuschia12’s Easy Lace Scarf is as easy as lace knitting gets, just repeating yarn overs an knit two togethers. This one can be finished in no time with any pretty yarn from your stash and would be a great little quick gift, too. Ox Knit’s version is the same but with a row of straight knitting added between the eyelet rows. And Hockey Mom Knits has another one with a little garter stitch border on it that’s worked with stockinette as the base. Any of these versions is cute!

Turvid’s One Row Lace Scarf is another great option for new lace knitters, and it gives a pretty ladder effect.

Nancy J. Thomas’ Easy Lace Scarf is a little more complicated, for when you’re ready for some of those sk2p decreases we talked about yesterday. This one also has both written instructions and a chart if you’re ready to start working on chart reading.

Looking for more lace Scarfs? Check out these knitted lace scarf patterns on Etsy.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.