Bias 'Before & After' Scarf

We dubbed this scarf 'before & after' because it's so ugly (truly!) before it's blocked and so beautiful after.  Knitted on the bias, this light, airy scarf has the smooth simplicity of stockinette stitch without all the rolling at the edges. The pattern includes simple instructions for adding beads at the ends.

YARN
1 skein Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace (460 yds/420m). Or approx. 460 yds/420m of an equivalent lace-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm), or size to get gauge.
Crochet hook size G (4mm) for provisional cast-on.
Blocking wires.
Optional: 2 packages Mill Hill size 6 beads; size 10 (1.15mm) steel crochet hook for placing beads.

GAUGE
Approx. 21-22 sts = 4"/10cm in bias stockinette stitch, before blocking.
Approx. 19-20 sts = 4"/10cm in bias stockinette stitch, after blocking.

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 8 x 94"/20 x 239 cm, after blocking.

See the yarn: Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace.