Whitethistle Scarf or Stole knitting pattern

Description

A light, airy scarf or stole in several sizes (petite scarf/tall scarf/stole) with an allover texture reminiscent of rare white thistle flowers. The highly embossed stitchwork provides strong depth and stability, even in the softest of yarns. While somewhat complex to work, the result is totally worth the effort and the simple rectangular format allows the knitter to focus on the pattern. Gorgeous in a luxury blend, this design translates nicely for cool weather in a more rustic wool or heavier weight yarn (with needle adjustments).

This pattern uses a dipstitch. See a video tutorial of this stitch here. 

The sample is knit in Bare Naked Wools Cashmere Lace, color Natural

Matching Motif: Whitethistle Neckwarmer

Suggested Yarns:

Bare Naked Wools Fresh Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Yak/Silk Lace, Elemental Affects Cormo Lace, Kent Lace, or any heavy lace/light fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

10(13, 19) inches wide and 56(72, 76) inches long (stretched and blocked)

Yarn Requirements:

400(800, 1200) yards

Gauge:
28 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)
32 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (washed laid flat to air dry, minimal stretching)

Needles:

size 2.5US (3.00 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge