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?