The Bellis Cancellos Keyhole Scarf is a beautifully crafted accessory that combines the luxurious feel of alpaca yarn with a unique stitch pattern to create a piece that is both stylish and functional. This scarf features the Daisy Stitch, a special stitch that involves knitting, yarn over, and knitting again in the next three stitches together, creating a textured and visually appealing pattern. The use of King Cole Baby Alpaca DK yarn in Damson, a rich, deep purple shade, enhances the depth of color and allows the stitch details to shine through.

The scarf is knitted with a tight gauge to ensure that the alpaca yarn, known for its tendency to loosen up, maintains its shape and structure after blocking. This results in a fabric that is soft to the touch, making it ideal for wearing close to the skin, particularly around the neck where comfort is paramount. The keyhole design is not only a fashionable detail but also practical, allowing the wearer to adjust the scarf for a snug fit, which is perfect for varying temperatures.

The finished scarf measures 8 inches wide and 44 inches long after blocking, providing ample coverage and warmth. The pattern is straightforward, starting with a garter stitch border followed by the repeating Daisy Stitch pattern, which adds a significant amount of texture to the scarf. This project is suitable for knitters looking to create a functional yet fashionable winter accessory

Free Knitting Pattern Bellis Cancellos Keyhole Scarf Instructions

First Border

Cast on 45 stitches.Knit 6 rows for garter stitch border.

Pattern Stitch Section

Row 1 (Wrong Side): Knit 3, purl across until 3 stitches remain, knit 3.

Row 2 (Right Side): Knit 3, *Daisy Stitch, knit 3. Repeat from * across.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1.Row 4: Knit 6, *Daisy Stitch, knit 3. Repeat from * across until 3 stitches remain, knit 3.

Repeat Rows 1 – 4 for pattern until work measures approximately 24 inches ending with a Right Side Row.

To be honest, I just knit until I finished the second ball of yarn!

Keyhole

Rows 1 – 6: Knit.

Row 7 (Wrong Side): Knit 12, bind off 21 stitches, knit to end.

Row 8 (Right Side): Knit 12, cast on 21 stitches, knit to end.

Rows 9 – 14: Knit.

Resume Pattern Stitch Section and work until work measures 10 inches or desired length past keyhole opening, making sure you have at least 10 yards of yarn left for the Second Border, ending with a Right Side row.

Second Border

Knit 5 rows, bind off knitwise.

Finishing: Wet block.Weave in all ends.