This pretty scarf combines Parisian sensibility with effortless style. Knit from a trio of natural neutrals, La Coquette is visually stunning, yet simple to knit. Perfect for knitters who want to think a little, and relax a lot!

Size

7 7/8” (20 cm) wide x 70” (178 cm) long.

Yarn

Diamond Luxury Collection Baby Llama Natural (100% baby llama; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams)*: 2 skeins #52 Grey (C1), 2 skeins #50 Beige (C2), 2 skeins #55 Ivory (C3). *Discontinued.

Substitute Mirasol Llama Una (100% baby llama; 109 yards [100 meters]/50 grams): 2 skeins #8203 Anthracite (C1), 2 skeins #8201 Linen (C2), 2 skeins #8200 Parchment (C3).

Or, choose your own DK yarn—with a ball band gauge of 22 sts & 28 rows = 4” (10cm)—in baby llama or baby alpaca.

Editor’s Note: Even though the gauge for this pattern is different, if you are looking at a substitute yarn it will be easier if you compare the ball band gauge. If you want to know more about yarn and substitutions, {read our article}.

Needles

One pair straight or circular needles, size US 9 (5.5 mm).

Notions

Yarn needle. Scissors.

Gauge

26 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Tricolor Stitch.

Schematic

Abbreviations

Please see our standard abbreviations.

sl1 wyif: slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in front of work.

sl1 wyib: slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in back of work.

Pattern Notes

As you begin each pattern row, make sure to bring your working yarn up from behind the yarn not currently in use. Consistently positioning your working yarn in this manner will ensure neat and tidy edges. {Read our article on stranding multiple yarns.}

There are always two balls of yarn at the beginning of each new row (the third is on the opposite side). If you put your knitting down, and can’t remember which ball/color to use next, notice the two colors of stitches already on your needle, and begin working with the third color. For example, if you have grey and beige stitches on your needle, begin working the next row with ivory. If you have beige and ivory stitches on your needle, begin the next row with grey, etc.

Chart

Scarf

Color #1 (C1): Grey Color #2 (C2): Beige Color #3 (C3): Ivory

With C1, and using the long tail cast-on method, CO 51 sts.

Beginning with a knit row, work 6 rows in Stockinette Stitch.

Change to Tricolor Stitch Pattern. Begin with Row 1 (C2/beige), and note that this is the RS of your work.

Tricolor Stitch Pattern

Follow these instructions or use the chart above.

Row 1 (RS): (C2) K1, *sl1 wyif, k1; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2 (WS): (C3) K1, p1, *sl1 wyib, p1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Row 3: (C1) As row 1.

Row 4: (C2) As row 2.

Row 5: (C3) As row 1.

Row 6: (C1) As row 2.

These 6 rows form Tricolor Stitch Pattern. Continue working even in pattern until piece measures approximately 69” (178 cm) from cast-on edge, with ruffle unrolled, ending on a Row 6 (C1/grey).

Continuing with C1, and beginning with a knit row, work 6 rows in Stockinette Stitch.

Bind off (loosely) knit-wise.

Finishing

Weave in all ends on WS. Wet-block ruffled ends for best results.