Candy Bud Lace Scarf — Sweet Lace Knitting Pattern & Full Instructions

This Candy Bud Lace Scarf pattern produces a narrow, delicate scarf with a repeating "bud" lace motif that adds a whimsical, textured accent to any outfit. The scarf is worked in a soft acrylic yarn on circular needles and features long looped bud stitches that create the signature candy‑bud look. Below you will find materials, stitch abbreviations, the full row‑by‑row pattern, and a few finishing tips to help you complete the project.

The finished scarf measures approximately 120 cm (47 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) wide. Adjust length by repeating the pattern rows to your preferred measurement.

Candy Bud Lace Scarf laid flat to show the overall pattern and length.

Knitting materials and tools:

• Circular needles 5.5 mm (US 9/UK5).
• Lanoso Bebe Masal (4) –100% acrylic, 170 meter per 100 grams skein. Color of your choice. In total 1.5 skein.

Candy bud lace knit scarf size:

• Length: 120 cm (47 in)
• Width: 15 cm (6 in)
• Gauge: 18 sts – 4 inches (10 cm)

Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• bR1 – bud right: skip next 3 stitches and find a “road” of knit stitches, count down 4 stitches starting from the stitch on the needle. Insert the needle into the 4th st, pull the yarn and place it on the left-hand needle (you are going to have a long loop), knit together loop and next stitch.
• bR2 and bR3 – work same and pull the yarn through the same stitch as you did for bR1 (the loop will be even longer this time)

Close-up view of the candy bud lace detail showing the textured bud loops.

Side perspective highlighting the scarf edge and bud stitches.

• bL1 – bud left: count back 2 stitches (on the right hand needle) and find a “road” of knit stitches, count down 5 stitches starting from the stitch on the needle. Insert the needle into the 5th st, pull the yarn and place it on the left-hand needle (you are going to have a long loop), knit together loop and next stitch.
• bL2 and bL3 – work same and pull the yarn through the same stitch as you did for bL1 (the loop will be even longer this time)

Note for knitters:

<> Each Row has a selvage stitches.

Lace knit scarf pattern:

Сast on 28 stitches or any other number that is divisible by 6 and add 4 stitches.

28 – 4 = 24 = 6 * 4

Row 1: sel s, [p2, k1] – repeat 8 times, p2, sel, s.

Row 2: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Rows 3-4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Row 5: sel s, [p2, bR1, p2, k1] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 6: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 7: sel s, [p2, bR2, p2, k1] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 8: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 9: sel s, [p2, bR3, p2, k1] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 10: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 11: sel s, [p2, k1] – repeat 8 times, p2, sel, s.

Row 12: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 13: sel s, [p2, k2, p2, bL1] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 14: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 15: sel s, [p2, k2, p2, bL2] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 16: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 17: sel s, [p2, k2, p2, bL3] – repeat 4 times, p2, sel s.

Row 18: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Row 19: sel s, [p2, k1] – repeat 8 times, p2, sel, s.

Row 20: sel s, [ k2, p1] – repeat 8 times, k2, sel s.

Repeat Rows 5-20 until desired scarf length.

Finishing tips:

• Bind off loosely to preserve edge stretch and lace drape.
• Weave in ends neatly along the inside of the long loops so they are hidden within the bud texture.
• Lightly block the scarf to open the lace and even out the buds—use pins and steam or a damp towel, depending on your yarn's care instructions.

Enjoy knitting your Candy Bud Lace Scarf—repeat the pattern to make it longer or use a different yarn weight for a different look, noting that gauge and final dimensions will change.