Description

Bella Scarf in Shell Stitch – Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 7-8″ x 80″ (18-20 cm x 203 cm)

Named for its delicate lace shell stitch texture, the Bella Scarf brings a touch of elegance to an easy intermediate knit. A simple four-row repeat builds a rhythmic shell stitch panel bordered by soft garter-purl edges, making this worsted yarn patterns project just detailed enough to stay interesting from cast-on to bind-off.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in a straightforward four-row repeat from a cast-on of 38 sts; a central shell-stitch panel formed with yarn overs, ssk, and k2tog decreases is framed by garter-purl rib borders on each side, repeated until the scarf reaches the desired length, then bound off to match the cast-on edge.
Finished Measurements: 6″ (15 cm) wide unstretched before blocking, 7-8″ (18-20 cm) after blocking; approximately 80″ (203 cm) long.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full stitch/abbreviation guide included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn over, ssk, k2tog, worked in a lace shell rib pattern.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted (4) weight — Cascade Yarns Pacific or similar acrylic/wool blend, 2 skeins (213 yds/195 m, 3.5 oz/100 g each).
Substitute with any standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Lion Brand Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US #8 (5 mm) straight needles, 14″ (36 cm) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 24 sts in pattern stitch (unstretched) = 4″ (10 cm).

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