Taken from The Knitter's Year: "What could be simpler than this four-row lace pattern knitted in crisp organic cotton to create the perfect summer scarf? The lovely openwork effect makes it light and delicate, while the two-color stripes of taupe and white add a touch of sophistication. The cast-on edge of the stitch pattern forms a decorative scalloped edge so the scarf is worked in two halves and joined in the middle to give this effect at both ends."