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Scarves to Throws – Month 6 by Rachel Young is a lace scarf originally created for the Jimmy Beans Wool Scarves to Throws project.
First published in 2008, the design uses a repeating diamond-style lace pattern and worsted-weight yarn to create a lightweight scarf that opens beautifully after blocking.
This pattern was originally shared free online, but the exact original pattern is no longer available from its original source. This updated Amazing Knitting page therefore preserves the verified project information without reproducing or linking to an unauthorized copy of the instructions.
Pattern Availability Update
Scarves to Throws – Month 6 was originally distributed as a free knitting pattern through Jimmy Beans Wool. Ravelry now marks the original pattern as no longer available. Amazing Knitting does not provide archived or unofficial copies of the designer's instructions.
Scarves to Throws Month 6 at a Glance
Pattern: Scarves to Throws – Month 6
Designer: Rachel Young
Publisher: Jimmy Beans Wool
First Published: April 2008
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf
Finished Size: Approx. 5.5 × 65 in
Original Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi
Yarn Weight: Worsted / Aran
Needles: US 10 / 6 mm
Style: Lace scarf
Original Sample Color: Cedar
Current Availability: Original pattern no longer available
About Scarves to Throws
Scarves to Throws was an unusual knitting project from Jimmy Beans Wool.
Instead of treating each scarf as an unrelated project, the series was conceived around multiple scarves that could ultimately become part of a much larger knitted piece.
Different months introduced different stitch patterns, giving knitters an opportunity to explore a variety of textures while working with coordinating yarns.
About Month 6
Month 6 was designed by Rachel Young and published in April 2008.
It is a lace scarf worked in worsted-weight yarn. The repeating openwork creates a geometric, diamond-like appearance while keeping the project relatively quick to knit.
The designer described it as an easy and fast lace pattern, making it appealing to knitters who want the appearance of lace without committing to a very fine lace-weight project.
Finished Size
The published finished dimensions are approximately:
5.5 inches wide × 65 inches long
The designer noted that the lace stretches considerably during blocking, so the scarf can look significantly shorter while it is still being knitted.
The original sample required only about 15 pattern repeats to block to approximately 65 inches in length.
Original Yarn
The original design used:
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi
This is a 100% merino wool yarn with approximately 225 yards / 206 meters per 113 g skein.
The scarf pictured in the original pattern was knitted in the Cedar colorway.
Needles
The published needle size is:
US 10 / 6 mm
A relatively generous needle size for worsted-weight yarn helps produce the open fabric needed for the lace to expand during blocking.
As always, the published needle size should be treated as a starting point. Different knitters and substitute yarns can produce different fabrics on the same needle size.
A Lace Pattern Designed to Open Up
One of the most important things to understand about this scarf is that its appearance changes during finishing.
Lace can look compressed and much shorter while it is still on the needles. After appropriate blocking, the openings become more defined and the fabric can gain considerable length.
This is why judging the final scarf solely from its unblocked length can be misleading.
Why Worsted-Weight Lace?
Lace knitting does not require lace-weight yarn.
Using worsted-weight yarn makes the individual stitches easier to see and creates a more substantial scarf while still allowing yarn overs and decreases to form decorative openings.
For knitters beginning to explore lace, a project using larger needles and thicker yarn can also be easier to read than very fine lace.
Choosing a Substitute Yarn
If you want to create a similar scarf today, look for a smooth worsted-weight yarn with enough stitch definition to show the lace.
Wool and wool blends can work particularly well because appropriate blocking helps the lace settle into shape.
Variegated yarn can also suit this style nicely, reflecting the multicolor character of the original Lorna's Laces yarn.
Skills Used in This Style of Scarf
A lace scarf of this type typically calls on skills such as:
- Casting on and binding off
- Knitting and purling
- Working yarn overs
- Working decreases
- Following a repeating lace pattern
- Keeping an accurate stitch count
- Recognizing pattern repeats
- Blocking knitted lace
Keep Track of Pattern Repeats
Repeating lace patterns become easier once their visual rhythm begins to make sense.
Until that happens, use a row counter or checklist so you always know which row you have just completed.
It is also useful to count your stitches periodically. A missed yarn over or decrease can affect the alignment of the following repeats.
Blocking Is Part of the Project
Blocking is especially important for this design because the original designer specifically noted how much the scarf stretches after blocking.
Before deciding that your scarf is too short, finish a representative swatch and block it using a method appropriate for your chosen fiber.
That will give you a much better idea of how the final fabric behaves.
The Larger Scarves to Throws Idea
Month 6 was not the only design in the original series.
Jimmy Beans Wool published a collection of different monthly scarf designs using a variety of techniques, including lace, cables, drop stitches, entrelac and other textured patterns.
The broader project allowed the individual scarves to work as separate accessories or as components of a larger throw.
Joining Knitted Panels
Jimmy Beans Wool also published guidance about joining the completed Scarves to Throws pieces.
Their later tutorial discusses using a modified mattress-stitch method to sew the long knitted sections together.
This is useful inspiration even if you are creating your own modern version of the concept using different verified scarf or panel patterns.
Is Scarves to Throws Month 6 Still Free?
The pattern was originally free, but the original pattern is no longer available.
Ravelry maintains the historical pattern record for Scarves to Throws – Month 6 by Rachel Young, but currently states that the pattern is no longer available.
For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not provide an unofficial PDF, archived copy or transcription of the original instructions.
This page instead preserves the verified information about the project and helps knitters understand the yarn, construction concept and lace style.
View the Historical Pattern Record
Ravelry still maintains the pattern record, project photographs and basic specifications for the original design.
View Scarves to Throws Month 6 on Ravelry →
Looking for a Free Alternative?
Since the original Month 6 instructions are no longer available, the safest option is to choose a currently available free lace scarf rather than downloading an unofficial copy of the discontinued pattern.
Amazing Knitting already has an excellent verified free option: Lamina by Karen S. Lauger.
Lamina is a free lace scarf with a large leaf motif. Its updated Ravelry version includes both written instructions and charts, while the original pattern is also available free from Knitty.
See the Free Lamina Scarf Pattern →
More Free Scarf Knitting Patterns
You can also explore more currently available scarf projects from the Amazing Knitting archive.
Explore Free Scarf Knitting Patterns →
You can also browse lace scarf patterns, worsted-weight scarves, and free lace knitting patterns.
Before You Start
If your goal is to reproduce the exact original Month 6 scarf, be aware that the designer's pattern is currently unavailable. Avoid websites offering copied PDFs or transcribed instructions without permission.
For a new project, choose a currently available pattern, make a swatch with your chosen worsted-weight yarn and remember that lace dimensions can change considerably after blocking.
Pattern credit: Scarves to Throws – Month 6 was designed by Rachel Young and originally published through Jimmy Beans Wool in April 2008. The original pattern is currently listed as no longer available. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions or provide unauthorized pattern copies.
