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Little Leaf Lace Scarf by Sivia Harding is a graceful, beginner-friendly lace scarf built around a repeating leaf motif.
The design is light enough to show the lace clearly, yet simple enough to make a practical introduction to yarn overs, decreases and basic lace-pattern rhythm.
Its narrow rectangular shape keeps the construction straightforward, so most of your attention can stay on the decorative stitches rather than shaping or garment assembly.
Best of all, the original Little Leaf Lace Scarf pattern is still officially available as a free Ravelry download.
✓ Free Pattern Availability
Little Leaf Lace Scarf by Sivia Harding is currently listed as a free Ravelry download. The designer's Ravelry store also continues to identify the pattern as free.
Pattern: Little Leaf Lace Scarf
Designer: Sivia Harding
First Published: January 2004
Historical Publication: Knitting Calendar 2005
Category: Lace scarf
Yarn Weight: Fingering or laceweight
Yardage: Approx. 200 yd / 183 m
Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm
Gauge: 20 sts × 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in blocked lace pattern
Finished Size: Approx. 10.5 × 41 in
Construction: One-piece rectangular scarf worked flat
Skill Focus: Beginner lace knitting
Availability: Free Ravelry download
Little Leaf Lace Scarf is a classic small lace project in which the stitch pattern provides almost all of the visual interest.
Repeating leaf shapes travel along the scarf, creating an elegant botanical texture without requiring complicated garment construction.
Sivia Harding describes the design as an easy lace project suitable for knitters beginning to explore lace.
Large lace shawls can feel intimidating when you are still learning how yarn overs and decreases work together.
A narrow scarf gives you a much smaller number of stitches to manage, making it easier to understand the relationship between the individual lace stitches and the finished motif.
Once the repeat becomes familiar, the project can develop a comfortable rhythm.
The main visual feature is a repeating openwork leaf.
Yarn overs create the decorative holes, while paired decreases shape the sides of the leaf and keep the overall stitch count under control.
The result is a recognizable botanical motif created entirely through changes in the knitted fabric rather than colorwork or embroidery.
Leaf motifs are especially well suited to knitted lace because increases can widen the leaf while decreases gradually narrow it again.
This creates a natural-looking shape using the same basic techniques found in many larger shawls and lace garments.
Learning a small leaf pattern can therefore prepare you for more complex lace projects later.
The published finished dimensions are approximately:
10.5 inches wide × 41 inches long
This makes Little Leaf a relatively compact scarf rather than an oversized wrap.
The length is enough to show the repeating leaf pattern clearly while keeping the total yarn requirement modest.
The original pattern calls for approximately:
200 yards / 183 meters
That modest yardage makes this a useful project for a special skein of fingering or laceweight yarn that may not be large enough for a full shawl.
The pattern record recommends fingering or laceweight yarn.
These lighter yarns allow the openwork to remain delicate and keep the finished scarf flexible.
The exact appearance can change considerably depending on fiber content and yarn structure.
The listed needle size is:
US 5 / 3.75 mm
The published blocked gauge is:
20 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm
This gauge is measured over the lace pattern after blocking.
A scarf does not need the same precision of fit as a sweater, but gauge still affects the finished width, length, drape and yarn usage.
A much looser gauge may make the scarf wider and use more yarn, while a tighter gauge can make the lace look compressed.
A small swatch is useful for checking whether the fabric opens attractively after blocking.
Little Leaf Lace Scarf is a straightforward rectangular accessory worked back and forth in rows.
There are no sleeves, armholes or garment seams to manage.
That simplicity makes it easier to focus on learning the lace motif and maintaining consistent tension.
The lace panel is framed by simple garter-stitch edging.
This creates a neat visual boundary between the open center and the outer edge of the scarf.
It also gives the knitter a few predictable stitches at the beginning and end of each row.
A missing yarn over or decrease can disturb the shape of the leaf and alter the total stitch count.
Check your stitch count periodically, especially while you are still learning the repeat.
Catching an error after one row is much easier than discovering it several repeats later.
Try not to rely only on the written instructions.
Watch how the yarn-over holes and decreases line up from one row to the next.
As the motif becomes familiar, you may start noticing mistakes visually before they cause a larger problem.
After completing a repeat that you know is correct, thread a smooth contrasting strand through the live stitches.
If you later need to unravel several rows, the lifeline provides a safe place to stop.
This can make learning lace much less stressful.
Like most knitted lace, Little Leaf may look compressed while it is still on the needles.
Appropriate blocking opens the yarn-over holes, straightens the scarf and makes the leaf shapes more visible.
Always use a blocking method appropriate for your yarn's fiber content.
The pattern does not depend on one specific yarn brand.
When choosing a substitute, look for a fingering or laceweight yarn that gives you an attractive open fabric at the required gauge.
Consider:
A solid or gently tonal yarn is particularly effective when you want the leaf shapes to remain the main visual feature.
Strongly variegated yarn can also be attractive, but dramatic color changes may compete with a small lace motif.
Swatching is the best way to see how your chosen yarn interacts with the pattern.
With a published requirement of only about 200 yards, Little Leaf Lace Scarf can be an appealing gift project.
The rectangular shape avoids complicated sizing, and the botanical lace adds considerably more visual interest than plain stockinette.
It can also be a useful way to turn a small quantity of special yarn into a finished accessory.
Yes.
Little Leaf Lace Scarf by Sivia Harding is currently listed as a free Ravelry download.
The designer's current Ravelry store also continues to identify Little Leaf Lace Scarf as a free pattern.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted row-by-row pattern. Use the authorized source below for the full instructions.
Visit the current Ravelry pattern record:
Get the Free Little Leaf Lace Scarf Pattern →
If you enjoy Little Leaf Lace Scarf, continue with these patterns already restored in the Amazing Knitting archive:
Choose a fingering or laceweight yarn that shows the leaf motif clearly, and make sure you have approximately 200 yards available.
Check your blocked fabric, count stitches regularly while learning the repeat, and consider adding a lifeline after successful sections.
For knitters moving from basic knitting into lace, Little Leaf Lace Scarf offers a very useful combination: a small amount of yarn, uncomplicated rectangular construction and a beautiful motif that teaches techniques used in much larger lace projects.
Pattern credit: Little Leaf Lace Scarf was designed by Sivia Harding and first published in 2004, later appearing in Knitting Calendar 2005. The existing project photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to bunnyknitter. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted knitting instructions.
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June Bunnies Shawl by Inese Andzane is a soft, customizable triangular lace shawl designed to be simple enough for knitters taking their first steps into lace.
The design alternates relaxing sections of simple knitting with decorative lace insertions, creating an elegant shawl without making every row demanding.
It is also wonderfully flexible: the designer encourages knitters to add as many or as few lace repeats as they like, making it possible to adapt the shawl to different yarns and finished sizes.
Best of all, the original June Bunnies Shawl pattern is still officially available for free.
✓ Free Pattern Availability
June Bunnies Shawl remains available as a free Ravelry download. The designer's original Silver Lining Knits blog post is also still online and identifies the shawl as a free pattern.
Pattern: June Bunnies Shawl
Designer: Inese Andzane
Published: July 2012
Original Source: Silver Lining Knits
Category: Shawl / Wrap
Shape: Triangle
Construction: Top-down, one piece
Suggested Yarn Weight: Fingering
Published Yardage Range: 400–600 yd / 366–549 m
Size: Customizable
Instructions: Charted and written
Difficulty: Suitable for adventurous lace beginners
Availability: Free Ravelry download
June Bunnies began with the yarn.
Designer Inese Andzane explains that she had received an exceptionally soft angora, merino and nylon blend and wanted to cast on something immediately.
Because she wanted a project simple enough to knit while watching a movie, she chose a straightforward lace idea and developed it into this triangular shawl.
That relaxed origin is still reflected in the finished design.
The playful name is connected to the yarn used for one of the original shawls.
The soft angora blend reminded the designer of the softness associated with bunnies, giving the project its memorable name.
One of the most useful features of June Bunnies is that the finished size is not rigidly fixed.
The designer describes it as a pattern that can be adjusted for different yarn weights and different shawl sizes.
You can add more lace repeats for a larger shawl or use fewer repeats for a smaller accessory.
The Ravelry record gives a general range of:
400–600 yards / 366–549 meters
For a full-size shawl in fingering-weight yarn, the designer suggests approximately:
400–500 yards
A finer yarn or a larger shawl may require more.
Fingering weight is the primary yarn weight associated with the pattern, but the design was intentionally created to be adaptable.
That makes June Bunnies particularly appealing when you have a special skein and want a shawl pattern that does not force you into one exact finished size.
One of the original versions used a fingering-weight blend of:
This combination produces a soft fabric with a gentle halo.
Another version was made with a much finer merino, silk and cashmere blend, demonstrating how differently the same design can look when the fiber and yarn thickness change.
June Bunnies was designed with flexibility in mind.
When substituting yarn, think about the finished fabric you want rather than searching only for an exact discontinued or difficult-to-find yarn.
Consider:
June Bunnies is designed to work with different yarn weights, so there is no single needle size that makes sense for every version.
Choose a needle that produces an open, attractive fabric with your selected yarn.
A small swatch is useful if you are unsure whether your yarn and needle combination gives the lace enough room to open after blocking.
June Bunnies is a top-down triangular shawl.
The project begins with relatively few stitches and grows outward as you work.
This construction is especially convenient for a customizable shawl because you can watch the triangle develop and decide how large you want the finished piece to become.
One of the reasons June Bunnies feels approachable is that the entire shawl is not densely covered in complicated lace.
Decorative lace insertions are separated by simpler sections, giving the knitter periods of more relaxed knitting between the patterned areas.
This creates visual rhythm in the finished shawl and makes the project easier to manage.
The designer specifically describes June Bunnies as well suited to lace beginners.
Experienced lace knitters may also enjoy it as a relaxing project that does not demand constant concentration.
If you already know the basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to practice yarn overs and decreases, this can be an appealing introduction to triangular lace-shawl construction.
June Bunnies is particularly useful for knitters who are still learning how they prefer to follow lace.
The pattern provides both charted and written information, so you can work with the format that feels most comfortable.
Learning to compare the chart with the written instructions can also be a useful way to build chart-reading confidence.
A lifeline can save a great deal of frustration.
After completing a section you know is correct, thread a smooth contrasting yarn through the live stitches.
If you later make a mistake that requires unraveling several rows, the lifeline gives you a safe place to stop.
Lace patterns rely on increases and decreases occurring in the correct places.
A forgotten yarn over can affect not only one row but the alignment of the following motif.
Periodic stitch counting helps you catch mistakes while they are still easy to repair.
Do not judge the finished appearance while the shawl is still bunched together on the needles.
Appropriate blocking opens the lace, evens the stitches and allows the triangular shape to settle.
Always choose a blocking method suitable for the fiber content of your yarn.
The designer specifically suggests that June Bunnies could look lovely in a slightly variegated yarn.
Because the lace is separated by calmer sections, gentle color variation can add interest without necessarily overwhelming the stitch pattern.
For strongly variegated yarn, however, a swatch is useful to see whether the color changes compete with the lace.
One of June Bunnies' Best Features
The designer intentionally allows you to add as many or as few lace repeats as you like. This means the pattern can become a smaller shawlette or a more generous full-size shawl depending on your yarn supply and preference.
Customizable shawls create one important planning challenge: it is easy to keep knitting until very little yarn remains.
Remember that you still need enough yarn for the final lace section and bind-off.
If your yarn supply is limited, weighing the remaining yarn between sections can help you make a more informed decision about adding another repeat.
Yes.
June Bunnies Shawl by Inese Andzane remains officially available as a free Ravelry download.
The designer's original Silver Lining Knits blog post is also still online and continues to identify the pattern as free.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted chart or row-by-row instructions. Use the authorized pattern source below for the full directions.
The easiest current route is the official Ravelry pattern record:
Get the Free June Bunnies Shawl Pattern →
You can also visit Inese Andzane's original Silver Lining Knits post introducing the shawl:
Visit the Original June Bunnies Shawl Post →
If you enjoy June Bunnies, these verified free patterns in the Amazing Knitting archive are natural next projects:
Decide how large you want your June Bunnies Shawl to become and check how much yarn you have available.
The pattern's flexibility means you do not have to reproduce one exact sample size.
Choose a yarn and needle combination that creates a fabric you enjoy, keep track of your lace repeats, and leave enough yarn for the final section and bind-off.
For a first triangular lace shawl, June Bunnies offers a particularly appealing balance: enough lace to learn something new, but enough simple knitting to keep the project relaxing.
Pattern credit: June Bunnies Shawl was designed by Inese Andzane and published through Silver Lining Knits in July 2012. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted chart or knitting instructions. Please retain the existing photograph and its original credit from the old Amazing Knitting post.
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Best Friend Lace Scarf by Krista Werbil is an elegant, lightweight scarf built around a delicate repeating lace motif.
Its long, narrow proportions make the lace the main attraction, while the fingering-weight yarn creates a fabric that can be wrapped, draped or worn loosely without the bulk of a heavier winter scarf.
If this beautiful scarf brought you here, this guide will help you identify the original design, understand its yarn, size and construction, and find out what happened to the original pattern.
The original digital pattern is no longer available from its former source, but you still have options. We have included verified free lace patterns later in this guide that you can knit today.
Pattern Availability
Best Friend Lace Scarf is currently discontinued. The Ravelry pattern record states that the digital pattern is no longer available online, and its original source, the knitting buzz, is listed as out of print. Amazing Knitting therefore does not link to unofficial copies or reproduce the designer's complete instructions.
Pattern: Best Friend Lace Scarf
Designer: Krista Werbil
Original Source: the knitting buzz
Published: November 2011
Category: Lace scarf
Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4 ply
Yardage: Approx. 440 yd / 402 m
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm
Finished Size: Approx. 7 × 86 in, or desired length
Construction: One piece, rectangular, worked flat
Instructions: Written
Current Status: Discontinued
Best Friend Lace Scarf is a classic example of how a relatively simple rectangular accessory can become visually striking through stitch pattern alone.
Instead of relying on cables, colorwork or elaborate garment shaping, the design uses open lace to create movement across a long, narrow scarf.
That makes the yarn and stitch definition particularly important to the final appearance.
The published finished dimensions are approximately:
7 inches wide × 86 inches long
The pattern also allows the scarf to be worked to the desired length.
Those proportions produce a noticeably long and narrow accessory rather than a wide rectangular wrap.
An 86-inch scarf gives you considerable flexibility in how it can be worn.
It can be wrapped more than once around the neck, tied loosely, or left hanging so the lace pattern remains visible along most of its length.
If you are working from a legally obtained copy and decide to change the length, remember that the amount of yarn required will change too.
The original pattern is listed for fingering / 4-ply yarn.
Fine yarn is a natural match for this type of scarf because it allows the openwork to remain light and flexible.
A much heavier yarn would produce a substantially different fabric and could change both the width and the appearance of the lace.
The published requirement is approximately:
440 yards / 402 meters
If you already own the original pattern, use this as a starting point and allow extra yarn if you plan to lengthen the scarf.
The published needle size is:
US 6 / 4 mm
Lace is often worked on needles that create a more open fabric than you might expect for the yarn weight.
The important goal is not simply matching a needle number, but producing an attractive lace fabric with comfortable drape.
Best Friend Lace Scarf is constructed as a one-piece rectangle worked flat.
This means there is no garment assembly and no complicated sleeve or neckline shaping to manage.
The challenge comes instead from maintaining the lace pattern accurately over a long project.
A rectangular scarf gives you an opportunity to concentrate on stitch technique without also worrying about garment fit.
Depending on the original lace repeat, skills commonly useful for this style of project include:
Lace usually relies on increases and decreases balancing one another.
Missing a yarn over or decrease may change the stitch count and cause the motif to shift.
Checking your stitch count regularly is much easier than discovering a mistake many rows later.
One of the most useful skills you can develop is recognizing what the previous row is doing rather than relying only on the written instructions.
Look for the positions of yarn-over holes and decrease columns.
Once the motif becomes visually familiar, misplaced stitches are often easier to notice before they affect several rows.
A lifeline can make a long lace project much less stressful.
After completing a repeat that you know is correct, thread a smooth contrasting strand through the live stitches.
If you later need to unravel your knitting, the lifeline provides a safe row where you can stop and recover the stitches.
If you already legally own the original Best Friend Lace Scarf pattern but need a different yarn, start by looking for a suitable fingering-weight substitute.
Consider:
The yarn does not need to be identical to the original to produce a beautiful scarf, but changing fiber characteristics can noticeably alter the finished lace.
A solid or gently tonal yarn is often an excellent choice for a lace scarf because the stitch pattern remains easy to see.
Strongly variegated yarn can also be attractive, but rapid color changes may compete visually with a delicate lace motif.
Swatching is the easiest way to see whether your yarn and lace pattern complement each other.
Lace can look compressed or uneven while it is still on the needles.
Appropriate blocking helps open the yarn-over holes, straighten the edges and reveal the intended pattern.
Always use a blocking method suitable for the fiber in your chosen yarn.
The name Best Friend Lace Scarf naturally makes this design appealing as a handmade gift.
A scarf does not require the precise body measurements of a sweater, and the long rectangular shape makes it practical to wear in several different ways.
Choosing a yarn color that suits the recipient can make a simple accessory especially personal.
Best Friend Lace Scarf was originally published through the knitting buzz in November 2011.
Older knitting directories may still describe it as a free pattern because that was its historical availability.
The current Ravelry record, however, marks the source as out of print and states that the digital pattern is no longer available online.
Amazing Knitting therefore no longer describes this as a currently available free pattern.
A discontinued pattern does not automatically become free to copy or redistribute.
The design remains attributed to Krista Werbil, and old copies appearing elsewhere on the web do not necessarily have permission to distribute her complete instructions.
Amazing Knitting therefore provides this independent project guide instead of reconstructing or republishing the original lace pattern.
Already Have the Pattern?
If you previously downloaded or otherwise legally obtained the original Best Friend Lace Scarf pattern, you can continue using your copy. Keep the original instructions safely stored because replacing the discontinued digital pattern may now be difficult.
Ravelry still maintains the Best Friend Lace Scarf record, which is useful for confirming the designer, original specifications and browsing completed projects.
View Best Friend Lace Scarf on Ravelry →
The original Best Friend Lace Scarf may no longer be downloadable, but you can still start a beautiful lace project today.
These free patterns have already been verified in the Amazing Knitting archive:
The original digital pattern is currently discontinued and no longer available from its former source.
Ravelry retains the historical pattern record, but it should not be confused with a current pattern download.
We recommend avoiding unofficial copies whose distribution rights cannot be verified.
If Krista Werbil republishes Best Friend Lace Scarf through an authorized source in the future, this page can be updated with the new link.
A discontinued pattern can still provide useful knitting inspiration.
Best Friend Lace Scarf shows how a fine yarn, a repeating lace motif and simple rectangular construction can produce an elegant accessory without complicated garment shaping.
Study the finished projects for color and yarn inspiration, or choose one of the verified free lace patterns above and begin a new project today.
Pattern credit: Best Friend Lace Scarf was designed by Krista Werbil and published through the knitting buzz in November 2011. The original digital pattern is currently listed as discontinued. Amazing Knitting provides an independent historical and project guide and does not reproduce or distribute the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions. Please retain the existing photograph and its original credit from the old Amazing Knitting post.
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Seascape Stole by Kieran Foley is a beautifully light lace wrap inspired by the movement of the sea.
Flowing yarn-over motifs create long, shifting lines across the fabric, giving the stole the appearance of ocean waves and strings of pearls. The result is delicate and dramatic without relying on colorwork.
Originally published in Knitty, Summer 2008, Seascape has become a modern lace-knitting classic with thousands of completed projects.
Best of all, the original pattern is still officially available for free.
✓ Free Pattern Availability
Seascape Stole is currently available free from authorized sources. The original charted version remains on Knitty, while Kieran Foley also provides free downloadable versions through his own pattern resources and Ravelry.
Pattern: Seascape Stole
Designer: Kieran Foley
Original Publication: Knitty, Summer 2008
Category: Lace stole / rectangular wrap
Size: One size
Original Finished Size: Approx. 63 × 15 in
Suggested Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Fiber: Mohair / silk blend
Original Yarn Requirement: 3 balls
Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm
Gauge: 22 sts × 26 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette after blocking
Construction: One piece, rectangular
Technique: Lace with yarn overs and decreases
Availability: Free
Seascape is a featherweight rectangular wrap built around flowing lace motifs.
The design uses shifting yarn overs and decreases to create long wave-like lines rather than isolated floral or geometric lace motifs.
That movement is what gives the stole its unmistakable ocean-inspired appearance.
Seascape was first published in 2008, but it remains widely knitted many years later.
Its appeal comes from the combination of a dramatic finished appearance and a relatively logical repeating structure once the lace rhythm becomes familiar.
Ravelry records nearly two thousand completed projects, giving knitters a large gallery of yarn substitutions, color choices and size modifications to explore.
The original Knitty version gives finished measurements of approximately:
63 inches long × 15 inches wide
Because a stole is a rectangular accessory rather than a fitted garment, there is more flexibility for adjusting the final proportions than there would be with a sweater.
The original sample uses Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a lightweight blend of super kid mohair and silk.
This type of yarn contributes significantly to the appearance of the finished stole.
Mohair creates a soft halo, while silk adds lightness and subtle shine. Together they allow the open lace to look airy rather than heavy.
The Knitty materials list calls for:
3 balls of Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Knitty also notes that the photographed stole actually used about 515 yards / 473 meters.
Having the full recommended quantity gives you useful margin for gauge differences, swatching and any length adjustment you decide to make.
The original Knitty version recommends:
US 4 / 3.5 mm needles
The published gauge after blocking is:
22 stitches × 26 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette
As always, use the needle size that gives you the fabric and gauge required by the particular version you are following.
Seascape can look surprisingly compressed while it is still on the needles.
Blocking opens the yarn-over holes, straightens the long flowing lines and allows the stole to reach its intended dimensions.
This is one of those projects where the transformation after blocking can be dramatic.
Much of the pattern's movement comes from the relationship between increases and decreases.
Yarn overs create the open spaces, while directional and centered decreases shape the lines that travel through the fabric.
The original Knitty instructions include techniques such as:
Knitty describes the lace as straightforward for experienced knitters and learnable for beginners.
That does not mean the entire stole will feel effortless to someone completely new to lace.
The charts are large and the project contains many repeated lace rows, so careful row tracking is extremely helpful.
A lifeline is one of the most useful tools you can add to a lace project like Seascape.
After completing a section that you know is correct, run a contrasting smooth thread through the live stitches.
If a later mistake requires unraveling several rows, the lifeline gives you a safe place to stop.
Lace patterns depend on balancing yarn overs with decreases.
Missing a single yarn over or decrease can shift the motif and make later rows increasingly difficult to understand.
Check stitch counts periodically instead of waiting until the end of a long chart section.
Stitch markers can help divide long repeats into manageable sections.
However, lace stitches can move across repeat boundaries depending on the chart structure.
Follow the pattern carefully rather than assuming every marker can remain permanently in the same location.
Knitty specifically notes that the Seascape charts are large.
The original publication therefore divides the charts into sections for easier viewing and printing.
If you use the original 2008 version, keep each chart section clearly labeled and track the current row carefully.
Two Free Versions
Kieran Foley later released a simplified one-page version of Seascape in 2015. The motif and edging were adjusted so the chart and written directions could fit into a much more compact format.
This simplified version should be treated as its own published version, rather than mixing its numbers casually with those from the original 2008 Knitty pattern.
The designer's 2015 simplified version is worked on US 8 / 5 mm needles with three skeins of Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
Its blocked size is approximately:
60 × 22 inches / 157 × 56 cm
Its approximate blocked lace gauge is:
15 stitches × 21 rows = 4 inches
These numbers belong to the 2015 simplified version, not the original Knitty version.
The original 2008 pattern and the simplified 2015 version are both legitimate Seascape patterns, but they are not identical.
Their needle sizes, gauge, cast-on counts, motif arrangement and final proportions differ.
Choose one version and follow that version consistently from beginning to end.
One of the most common modifications is to add another repeat to the central lace section.
Both Knitty and Ravelry note that some knitters prefer an extra repeat for additional length.
If you make the stole longer, remember to allow extra yarn before beginning.
You do not have to use the exact Rowan yarn, but a successful substitute should create a similarly light lace fabric.
Consider:
A smooth lace yarn can produce sharper stitch definition, while a mohair-silk blend produces the soft haze seen in many Seascape projects.
Both can work beautifully, but the choice changes how the lace is seen.
Light colors can make the individual openings easy to read, while deep jewel tones can emphasize the shimmering, ocean-like quality of the finished wrap.
Highly variegated yarn may compete with the long flowing motifs, so swatching is particularly useful if your yarn contains strong color changes.
The light fabric and elegant rectangular shape make Seascape particularly suitable as an evening or special-occasion wrap.
It can add warmth without the visual weight of a heavy shawl and works especially well when the lace is allowed to remain the main feature.
Yes.
Seascape Stole by Kieran Foley remains officially available free.
The original 2008 charted pattern is still hosted by Knitty, and free downloadable versions are also available through the designer's resources and Ravelry.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce Kieran Foley's complete copyrighted charts or row-by-row instructions. Use one of the authorized sources below for the full pattern.
Read the original 2008 pattern on Knitty:
Get the Original Free Seascape Pattern →
Kieran Foley also provides a simplified 2015 version:
View the Free One-Page Seascape Pattern →
Ravelry is useful for browsing completed projects, yarn substitutions and modifications:
View Seascape Stole on Ravelry →
If you enjoy elegant lace wraps and shawls, continue with these patterns already restored in Amazing Knitting:
First decide whether you want to knit the original 2008 Knitty version or Kieran Foley's simplified 2015 version.
Do not mix their gauges or stitch counts.
Whichever version you choose, make a swatch, keep careful track of the lace rows and consider using a lifeline before each major repeat.
After blocking, the flowing yarn-over motifs reveal why Seascape has remained such a memorable lace design for so many years.
Pattern credit: Seascape Stole was designed by Kieran Foley and first published in Knitty, Summer 2008. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and does not reproduce the designer's complete copyrighted charts or knitting instructions. Please keep the existing photograph and its original credit from the old Amazing Knitting post.
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Tyra Top by Irina Poludnenko is an unusual textured layering piece originally published in S. Charles Collezione, Modern Living, Fall/Winter 2009.
Despite its name, Ravelry classifies Tyra Top in the shawl/wrap category. Its asymmetric shape, front fastening and textured seed-stitch fabric create a garment that sits somewhere between a vest, wrap and decorative layering piece.
This older design was previously presented on Amazing Knitting as a free pattern. However, the original publication is now out of print, and we could not verify a current authorized free download.
Pattern Availability Update
Tyra Top by Irina Poludnenko was published in the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of S. Charles Collezione, Modern Living. Ravelry currently marks that publication as out of print. We could not verify a current authorized free download, so Amazing Knitting does not link to unofficial copies of the pattern.
Pattern: Tyra Top
Designer: Irina Poludnenko
Published: August 2009
Publication: S. Charles Collezione, Modern Living, Fall/Winter 2009
Category: Shawl / Wrap / Layering Piece
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: DK, held double
Original Yarn: Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Ritratto
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm
Gauge: 14 stitches × 22 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in seed stitch with two strands held together
Yardage: Approx. 990–1,188 yd / 905–1,086 m
Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, 2X
Construction: Worked flat and seamed
Current Availability: Original publication out of print
Tyra Top was designed by Irina Poludnenko and first published in August 2009.
It is an unconventional garment. Although the word “Top” appears in its name, Ravelry categorizes the design as a shawl or wrap.
The asymmetric shape and front fastening give it the appearance of a lightweight vest or decorative wrap that can be layered over another garment.
The pattern includes four size groups:
Use these published body measurements as a starting point when identifying the intended size.
Tyra Top was designed using Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Ritratto.
Ravelry lists Ritratto as a DK-weight yarn containing:
Each 50-gram ball is listed at approximately 198 yards.
This unusual fiber combination helps explain the airy, slightly glamorous appearance visible in finished Tyra projects.
An important detail in the published specifications is that the yarn is worked with two strands held together.
Holding two strands together changes the behavior of the yarn and the resulting fabric, so this detail matters if you are considering a substitute.
Do not assume that any single DK yarn will automatically reproduce the same fabric.
The published gauge is:
14 stitches × 22 rows = 4 × 4 inches / 10 × 10 cm
This gauge is measured in seed stitch with two strands of yarn held together.
Because Tyra is worn on the body, making a proper swatch is much more important than it would be for a simple scarf or blanket.
The published needle size is:
US 7 / 4.5 mm
Treat the published needle size as a starting point. The correct needle is whichever size allows your chosen yarn combination to produce the required gauge and fabric.
Ravelry lists approximately:
990–1,188 yards / 905–1,086 meters
Remember that this is based on the original yarn and the pattern's two-strands-held-together construction.
Seed stitch provides much of the surface texture in Tyra.
The alternating knit-and-purl structure creates a pebbled fabric that works particularly well with a yarn containing mohair and rayon.
The stitch pattern adds visual interest without requiring elaborate lace or cable work.
A common mistake in seed stitch is accidentally creating a column of ribbing.
Learn to read the stitches in the fabric rather than relying only on memory. Checking the texture regularly can help you identify a mistake before it continues for several rows.
Ravelry tags Tyra as asymmetric.
That asymmetry is an intentional part of the garment's appearance, giving it a more contemporary shape than a conventional rectangular vest.
It also means that understanding the finished schematic or construction is useful before you begin knitting.
Another defining feature is the front-fastening construction.
This allows the piece to function as a wearable layer rather than a simple rectangular shawl.
When finishing, take care that the fastening sits naturally and does not distort the surrounding knitted fabric.
Ravelry classifies Tyra Top as both worked flat and seamed.
This is useful to know before beginning if you normally prefer seamless garment construction.
Careful finishing will help the unusual shape sit correctly when worn.
Yarn substitution deserves extra attention with this pattern because the original yarn combines several fibers and is held double.
Instead of matching only the printed yarn-weight label, consider:
A large washed swatch is particularly useful for a garment like Tyra.
Blocking can help the seed-stitch fabric settle and allow the finished pieces to reach their intended dimensions before assembly.
Use a blocking method appropriate for the fibers in your substitute yarn and avoid stretching the fabric beyond the measurements required by the pattern.
The original pattern is classified as:
Easy
The stitch pattern itself is approachable, although achieving a good result still depends on consistent gauge, careful shaping and neat finishing.
We could not verify a current authorized free download.
Amazing Knitting originally published this page under the title “Tyra Top - Free Pattern,” but the current Ravelry record identifies the original source, S. Charles Collezione, Modern Living, Fall/Winter 2009, as out of print.
Because availability can change over time, we prefer to clearly state the current verified situation rather than continue sending readers to an obsolete download.
Amazing Knitting does not host or direct readers to unauthorized copies of the copyrighted pattern.
Ravelry maintains the historical pattern record with the designer, original publication, sizes, yarn information and project examples:
If you are looking specifically for a free wearable knitting pattern, explore the verified free sweater and cardigan patterns already available in the Amazing Knitting archive.
Harvest by Tin Can Knits is one reliable option. It is a very different garment from Tyra, but the original Harvest pattern remains available for free and includes a wide range of sizes.
See the Free Harvest Cardigan →
You can also browse:
Tyra Top is an older design from an out-of-print 2009 publication. If you already own a legitimate copy of the original pattern, make a seed-stitch swatch with your chosen yarn combination before casting on.
Pay particular attention to the fact that the original Ritratto yarn is held double and that the published gauge is measured in the actual seed-stitch fabric.
If you do not own the original instructions, use the Ravelry record to identify the pattern and its publication rather than downloading unverified copies from unknown websites.
Pattern credit: Tyra Top was designed by Irina Poludnenko and published in S. Charles Collezione, Modern Living, Fall/Winter 2009. The existing project photographs on this Amazing Knitting page are credited to Sakura58. Amazing Knitting provides an independent historical pattern guide and does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions.
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Birch Trees Scarf by Julia Marsh is a beautiful free lace knitting pattern featuring five panels of branching motifs framed by a neat moss-stitch border.
The repeating lace creates the impression of slender tree branches, giving the scarf an elegant woodland-inspired appearance without requiring lace-weight yarn.
Originally published in 2014, the pattern remains available today as a free Ravelry download from the designer.
✓ Free Pattern Availability
Birch Trees Scarf by Julia Marsh is currently available as a free Ravelry download. Use the official pattern link below to obtain the designer's current version.
Pattern: Birch Trees Scarf
Designer: Julia Marsh
First Published: April 2014
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf
Yarn Weight: DK / 8 ply
Yardage: Approx. 416–437 yd / 380–400 m
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm
Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette
Finished Size: Approx. 64 × 10 in / 160 × 26 cm
Construction: Worked flat
Main Features: Branching lace panels and moss-stitch edging
Availability: Free Ravelry download
Birch Trees Scarf is a lace scarf designed by Julia Marsh.
Its main feature is a series of branching lace motifs arranged into five vertical panels. These openwork sections are surrounded by a textured moss-stitch border that helps frame the lace.
The result is decorative without being overly complicated, making the design particularly appealing to knitters who want to move beyond basic scarves and begin exploring simple lace.
The visual interest in Birch Trees comes from the repeated branching motif.
Rather than using cables or colorwork to create the tree-like effect, the design relies on lace techniques to form lines and openings in the knitted fabric.
Repeating the motif across five panels creates a strong vertical structure that becomes especially clear after blocking.
Julia Marsh gives the approximate finished dimensions as:
160 cm long × 26 cm wide
approximately 64 × 10 inches
These measurements provide a generously sized scarf that can be worn in several ways.
Remember that lace dimensions can change during blocking, so evaluate the finished size after the scarf has been washed and blocked appropriately for your yarn.
The pattern calls for approximately:
380–400 meters / 416–437 yards of DK-weight yarn
DK is a practical choice for this project because it creates visible lace without producing an extremely delicate fabric.
The thicker yarn also makes individual stitches easier to see than they might be in a very fine lace-weight scarf.
The designer specifies:
4.5 mm / US 7 straight knitting needles
The scarf is worked flat, so straight needles are sufficient.
You can also use another needle style appropriate for flat knitting if that is more comfortable for you, provided you obtain a suitable fabric and gauge.
The published gauge is:
20 stitches × 30 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch
For a scarf, exact fit is less critical than it would be for a sweater, but gauge still affects the width, length, drape and amount of yarn required.
If your gauge differs substantially, your finished scarf may use more or less yarn than the designer's estimate.
The lace panels are bordered by moss stitch.
This provides a textured contrast to the open lace while creating a visually defined edge around the scarf.
When working the project, pay attention to the transition between the border stitches and the lace panels. Keeping those sections clearly separated can make the repeating structure easier to follow.
According to the designer, the main knitting skills required include:
You do not need an extensive collection of advanced lace techniques to begin this project.
Birch Trees Scarf can be an attractive next project for a knitter who is comfortable with basic knit stitches and wants to begin working decorative openwork.
The repeating nature of the branching pattern helps establish a visual rhythm.
Once you understand how each repeat should look, the knitted fabric itself can help you notice mistakes.
The scarf contains five panels of the branching pattern.
This repetition is an important part of the design. Instead of one oversized motif, several narrow vertical sections create the appearance of a small stand of delicate trees.
As the scarf grows, those repeated lines become one of its strongest visual features.
Lace patterns depend on a balance between increases and decreases.
If a yarn over is forgotten or an extra stitch is accidentally added, the error may affect the alignment of the next repeat.
Count your stitches periodically rather than waiting until the end of a long section.
Finding a mistake quickly is usually much easier than correcting it many rows later.
Even a relatively simple repeating lace design becomes easier when you always know which row you have completed.
A row counter, paper checklist or digital counter can help prevent losing your place when you put the project down.
This is particularly useful when you are still learning to recognize the branching motif by sight.
If lace knitting is new to you, consider adding an occasional lifeline.
A smooth contrasting thread passed through a correctly completed row provides a safe point to return to if you later need to unravel part of the scarf.
It is a simple precaution that can make learning lace much less stressful.
The designer calls for DK-weight yarn, but fiber and color can have a significant effect on the appearance of the finished scarf.
A relatively smooth yarn can make the branching stitches easy to see. Wool and wool blends can also respond nicely to blocking.
If showing the tree motif clearly is your priority, consider how much visual competition the yarn itself creates.
Solid and gently tonal colors often emphasize stitch structure, while strongly variegated yarns can produce a busier appearance.
Yes. You do not need one specific brand of yarn to knit the pattern.
Look for a DK-weight substitute that gives you a fabric you like on approximately the recommended needle size.
Compare fiber content, yardage, drape and washing requirements before making your choice.
A swatch is especially useful if you are substituting a yarn with very different fiber characteristics.
Blocking is an important finishing step for lace.
Before blocking, the branching openings may appear smaller or less defined than expected. Appropriate blocking allows the stitches to settle and the lace structure to become clearer.
Use a method suitable for your yarn's fiber content and avoid excessive stretching.
Allow the scarf to dry completely before removing pins or other blocking aids.
Birch Trees Scarf has been knitted in many different yarns and colors. Project examples show how strongly yarn choice can change the personality of the same pattern.
Neutral shades emphasize the woodland character, while brighter colors turn the branching motif into a more graphic lace design.
This makes the pattern useful both as a classic everyday scarf and as a way to experiment with a special DK yarn.
Yes.
Birch Trees Scarf by Julia Marsh is currently available as a free download on Ravelry.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce Julia Marsh's complete copyrighted knitting instructions. Use the official designer pattern page to obtain the current pattern.
Visit Julia Marsh's pattern page on Ravelry for the free download:
Get the Free Birch Trees Scarf Pattern →
If you enjoy this project, Amazing Knitting has more free scarf and lace-pattern discoveries to explore.
You may especially like Lamina by Karen S. Lauger, another free lace scarf pattern that we have verified and reviewed.
See the Free Lamina Scarf Pattern →
You can also browse:
Download the current pattern from Julia Marsh's Ravelry page, choose approximately 380–400 meters of suitable DK yarn and check that you are comfortable with the basic lace techniques used in the design.
Keep track of your rows and stitch count as you work, and remember that blocking is an important part of revealing the finished branching lace.
Pattern credit: Birch Trees Scarf was designed by Julia Marsh and first published in April 2014. The existing project photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to EIGHT-BY-SIX. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted pattern instructions.
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Looking for free knitting patterns? There are thousands of legitimate patterns available online for baby clothes, sweaters, blankets, scarves, socks, hats, toys and almost every other knitting project you can imagine.
The challenge is no longer simply finding a pattern. It is finding a reliable free pattern from a legitimate source, especially when older Pinterest pins and search results may lead to discontinued pages, outdated downloads or unofficial copies.
This guide will help you find free knitting patterns more safely and efficiently, whether you are searching the Amazing Knitting archive, a designer's website, a yarn company or a large knitting-pattern database.
About This Updated Guide
This Amazing Knitting article was originally published in 2019 as a link to an external roundup of more than 50 free-pattern websites. We have expanded the page into an independent resource for finding legitimate free knitting patterns without reproducing another publisher's list.
Free knitting patterns are published by many different types of websites.
Some come directly from independent designers. Others are published by yarn manufacturers, knitting magazines, craft websites or pattern databases.
The best source depends on what you are looking for, so it helps to understand the major types of free-pattern resources before beginning your search.
One of the best places to find a knitting pattern is the designer's own website.
Independent designers frequently publish selected patterns free while selling other designs.
Going directly to the designer has several advantages. You are more likely to find the current version of the pattern, corrections, additional photographs and notes from the person who actually created it.
If a pattern has been updated since its original publication, the designer's current page is usually preferable to an old copied version circulating elsewhere.
Major yarn companies can be excellent sources of free knitting patterns.
These companies publish patterns to demonstrate how their yarns can be used, which means their libraries often contain projects across many categories and skill levels.
You can find designs for:
Yarn-company libraries are especially useful because older patterns sometimes remain available long after the original printed booklet has disappeared.
Ravelry is one of the most useful resources for researching knitting patterns.
Rather than simply searching the web for a phrase such as “free baby cardigan,” you can narrow results using filters such as category, yarn weight, needle size, age, construction and availability.
Pattern records can also provide useful historical information such as the designer, publication date, suggested yarn and links to the current pattern source.
Remember that a Ravelry record does not automatically mean the pattern itself is still available. Always check the current availability shown on the pattern page.
Online knitting magazines have published many excellent free patterns over the years.
Some older designs remain available in permanent online archives, making these publications particularly useful when searching for classic knitting projects.
These sources can also be valuable because they often preserve useful information about the designer, yarn, gauge, construction and original publication date.
Large craft websites often organize patterns by project type or skill level, which can make them useful when you are looking for inspiration rather than one particular design.
A collection might focus on beginner scarves, baby booties, knitted toys or quick gifts.
When using a roundup, however, follow the link to the original pattern source whenever possible.
Knitting blogs remain another useful source of free patterns, tutorials and project inspiration.
Some bloggers are also pattern designers and publish complete original designs. Others curate projects from different designers.
The distinction matters.
When a blog is discussing somebody else's pattern, look for the designer's name and a clear link to the legitimate original source.
Knitters interested in historical projects can also explore digitized vintage knitting books, magazines and pattern leaflets.
Older knitting publications can contain fascinating sweaters, lace, socks, mittens and household projects that differ significantly from modern designs.
However, old does not automatically mean public domain. Copyright status depends on factors including publication date, jurisdiction and publication history.
If you plan to republish rather than simply knit from a vintage pattern, verify its copyright status first.
You can also browse the Amazing Knitting archive.
Our library includes hundreds of knitting discoveries covering baby clothes, blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, socks, slippers, stitches, tutorials and other projects.
We are progressively reviewing older articles to identify original designers, verify pattern availability and direct readers toward legitimate current sources whenever possible.
Browse Free Knitting Patterns →
Baby projects are an excellent place to explore free patterns because there are designs for many different skill levels.
You can start with baby cardigans and sweaters:
Or browse baby booties:
And baby blankets:
Sweaters range from simple first-garment projects to advanced designs involving cables, lace or colorwork.
When choosing one, pay particular attention to:
Explore Free Sweater Patterns →
Blankets are another large category of free knitting patterns.
Depending on the design, a blanket can be a simple beginner project or an advanced combination of lace, cables, colorwork or modular knitting.
Baby blankets are particularly useful for practicing new techniques on a manageable scale.
Explore Free Blanket Patterns →
Scarves and cowls are useful projects for testing unfamiliar stitches without committing to the fit requirements of a sweater.
They are also good projects for experimenting with cables, lace, texture and unusual yarn.
One of the biggest problems with older knitting links is that pattern availability changes.
A pattern that was free ten years ago may now be paid, discontinued or completely unavailable.
Before calling a pattern free, check the current original source.
Look for clear wording such as:
If the only evidence that a pattern is free comes from an old Pinterest pin or an old roundup, verify it before downloading.
A pattern does not need to include a downloadable PDF to be genuinely free.
Some designers publish the complete pattern as a free webpage while offering an optional printable or ad-free PDF for a fee.
In that situation, describe the availability accurately: free web version with optional paid PDF.
This is more useful than simply labeling everything “free” or “paid.”
Older pattern databases can contain records for designs whose original downloads have disappeared.
A historical record is useful for identifying the designer and project, but it does not necessarily provide permission to download a copied PDF from another website.
If the legitimate source is gone, look for a currently available alternative instead of using an unauthorized copy.
Be cautious when a website offers a designer's PDF without clearly identifying itself as the designer, publisher or an authorized distributor.
A safer route is usually:
Another advantage of using the current source is access to corrections and updates.
Designers sometimes discover errors after publication and issue an updated PDF or an errata notice.
An old copy saved elsewhere may not include those corrections.
Older patterns frequently recommend yarns that have since been discontinued.
That does not necessarily make the pattern unusable.
Instead of searching only for the exact old yarn, compare:
Always make a gauge swatch before committing to a substitute yarn for a fitted garment.
Searching “free knitting patterns” can return an overwhelming number of results.
A more effective approach is to begin with a specific project:
Then narrow your choices according to yarn weight, size and skill level.
When you find a pattern you love, save more than the photograph.
Record the pattern name and designer.
This makes it much easier to find the legitimate pattern again if a Pinterest pin, bookmark or old website link stops working in the future.
Amazing Knitting is a curated discovery library rather than the owner of every pattern featured in its archive.
When a project belongs to another designer, our goal is to identify and credit that designer, provide useful independent information about the project and direct knitters to the legitimate pattern source.
If an old pattern that was once free has become paid or unavailable, we aim to make that clear rather than continuing to promise a free download that no longer exists.
Ready to find your next project? Browse the Amazing Knitting archive by project type.
Take a moment to confirm that you are using the current legitimate version.
Check the designer's name, current availability, size range, yarn requirements and whether any corrections have been published.
A few minutes of checking before casting on can prevent hours of frustration later in the project.
Editorial note: This article was originally published by Amazing Knitting in 2019 as a discovery link to a Knit Crush roundup. It has since been expanded into an original Amazing Knitting resource for finding and evaluating free knitting patterns. The original image used on this page is credited to Knit Crush.