Star Rib Mesh Lace Scarf

I've had this pattern written on a scrap of green paper in my briefcase for a couple of months, and I've just never taken the time to write it out. The thought of formatting a nice PDF pattern was just too draining with the busy-ness of my summer. So, I thought I'd just write it out on my blog and encourage you to enjoy it.

Yarn: Berrocco Seduce, Color 4492, 3 skeins
Needles: US 9, I crochet hook

Using your favorite provisional cast on, cast on 25 sts (multiple of 4 plus 1)

Work in Star Rib Mesh until desired length is achieved. Bind off using crocheted bind off. Join yarn to opposite end, and work crocheted bind off.

Blocking is important to this scarf - it tends to hang and pull the lace closed, so frequent blocking may be necessary.

Star Rib Mesh
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: K1, *yo, sl2 kw, k1, p2sso, yo, K1, rep from * to end of row
Row 3: Purl
Row 4: SSK, yo, K1, *yo, sl2 kw, k1, p2sso, yo, K1, rep from * to last 2 sts, end yo, K2tog.

Crochet bind off
Insert hook into first two stitches on the left knitting needle.

* Yarn over (pick up a loop of yarn with your hook) and pull it through the two loops on your hook.

Chain five stitches.

Insert hook into next two stitches on the left needle.

Repeat from * until all stitches have been worked. Fasten off.

Weave in ends and block.