If it appears that those styles will be too large, you can overlap the edges and work the lacing through the holes to make the size smaller. You can also consider using a yarn that gives you a smaller gauge to decrease the width and length.

The lace portion on the edges of the scarf is quite stretchy. This means that the basic scarf, worn as a cardigan, will accommodate hips to at least 46 inches. At that size I leave the bottom unlaced and the bottom button undone for a charming look reminiscent of a Victorian frock coat. If you do not like the look of the panels with negative ease or if you wish to fit larger sizes, the back can be laced with the edges apart to enhance the corset-like effect. I have also included an optional panel that you may use to add a flash of back interest, as well as any needed width for the shrug and cardigan styles.

This pattern is presented with both instructions in both written and charted forms.  Please see the written instructions for guidance on the number of times to repeat sections.

MB (Make Bobble): [P1, yo, p1] in next st (1 st increased to 3 sts), turn work; k3, turn work; p1, [p1, yo, p1] in next st, p1 (3 sts increased to 5 sts), turn work; k5, turn work; p5, draw first 4 sts over fifth st (5 sts decreased to 1 st).

C5B: Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to back of work; k2, sl st at left end of cable needle to left needle, p this st; k2 from cable needle.

C5F: Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to front of work; k2, sl st at left end of cable needle to left needle, p this st; k2 from cable needle.

Mesh Pattern (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts + 3):
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] to last st, k1.
Rows 2 & 4 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] to last 4 sts, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Mesh Pattern.

SCARF

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SET-UP SECTION
If working from charts, work Rows 1-16 of Chart A; outlined repeat sections are worked twice in each row. 49 sts.

Written Directions:
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k23, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-10 [WS]: P all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, [MB, k4] four times, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 5 [RS]: Work as for Row 1.

Row 7 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, [yo, ssk] 3 times, yo, k3tog, yo, [k2tog, yo] three times, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 9 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1, MB, k19, MB, k1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Row 11 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, yo, ssk, p11, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 12 [WS]: P18, k11, p18.

Row 13 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k6, p2, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, p2tog, p1, p2tog, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, p2, k6, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2. 49 sts.

Row 14 [WS]: P18, k2, p3, k3, p3, k2, p18.

Row 15 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, MB, k2, yo, ssk, p2tog, k1, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k1, p3tog, k1, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k1, p2tog, k2tog, yo, k2, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 16 [WS]: P18, [k1, p5] twice, k1, p18.

MAIN SECTION
If working from charts, work Rows 1-24 of Chart B eight times, then work Rows 1-12 once more. As before, outlined repeat sections are worked twice in each row.
Note: If you wish to lengthen or shorten scarf, work more or fewer repeats of chart, ending with Row 12. Each 24-row repeat will measure approx. 6 inches when blocked.

Written Directions:
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k6, [p1, k2] four times, p1, k6, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-24 [WS]: P18, [k1, p2] four times, k1, p18.

Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, yo, ssk, p1, k2, p1, C5F, p1, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 5 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1, MB, k4, [p1, k2] four times, p1, k4, MB, k1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Row 7 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, yo, ssk, [p1, C5B] twice, p1, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 9 [RS]: Work as for Row 1.

Row 11 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, MB, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k2, p1, C5F, p1, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 13 [RS]: Work as for Row 1.

Row 15 [RS]: Work as for Row 7.

Row 17 [RS]: Work as for Row 5.

Row 19 [RS]: Work as for Row 3.

Row 21 [RS]: Work as for Row 1.

Row 23 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, MB, k2, yo, ssk, [p1, C5B] twice, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Repeat Rows 1-24 seven times more, then work Rows 1-12 once more.
Note: If you wish to lengthen or shorten scarf, work more or fewer repeats of chart, ending with Row 12. Each 24-row repeat will measure approx. 6 inches when blocked.

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END SECTION
If working from charts, work Rows 1-14 of Chart C, working outlined repeat sections twice in each row. 47 sts.
Work 12 rows in Mesh Pattern. BO all sts.

Written Directions:
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k6, p1, k2tog, pfb, k2tog, p1, ssk, pfb, ssk, p1, k6, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2. 47 sts.

Row 2 [WS]: P18, [k1, p1, k2, p1] twice, k1, p18.

Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, yo, ssk, p11, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Even-Numbered Rows 4-12 [WS]: P all sts.

Row 5 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1, MB, k19, MB, k1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Row 7 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, [yo, ssk] three times, yo, k3tog, yo, [k2tog, yo] three times, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 9 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k23, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2.

Row 11 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, [MB, k4] four times, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1.

Row 13 [RS]: Work as for Row 9.

Row 14 [WS]: P all sts.

Work 12 rows in Mesh Pattern. BO all sts.

PANEL (Optional)
CO 19 sts.

If you are working from charts, work Rows 1-14 of Panel Chart once, Rows 15-22 four times, then Rows 23-38 once. BO all sts.

Written Directions:
Row 1 [RS]: K all sts.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-8: P all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: K all sts.

Row 5 [RS]: K2, [yo, ssk] 3 times, yo, k3tog, yo, [k2tog, yo] three times, k2.

Row 7 [RS]: K all sts.

Row 9 [RS]: K2, yo, ssk, p11, k2tog, yo, k2.

Row 10 [WS]: P4, k11, p4.

Row 11 [RS]: K4, p2, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, p2tog, p1, p2tog, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, p2, k4. 21 sts.

Row 12 [WS]: P4, k2, p3, k3, p3, k2, p4.

Row 13 [RS]: K2, yo, ssk, p2tog, k1, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k1, p3tog, k1, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k1, p2tog, k2tog, yo, k2.

Row 14 [WS]: P4, [k1, p5] twice, k1, p4.

Row 15 [RS]: K4, [p1, k2] four times, p1, k4.

Even-Numbered Rows 16-22 [WS]: P4, [k1, p2] four times, k1, p4.
Row 17 [RS]: K2, yo, ssk, p1, k2, p1, C5F, p1, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 19 [RS]: Work as for Row 15.
Row 21 [RS]: K2, yo, ssk, [p1, C5B] twice, p1, k2tog, yo, k2.
Repeat Rows 15-22 three times more before proceeding to Row 23.

Row 23 [RS]: Work as for Row 15.
Even Numbered Rows 24-26 [WS]: Work as for Row 16.
Row 25 [RS]: Work as for Row 17.
Row 27 [RS]: K4, p1, k2tog, pfb, k2tog, p1, ssk, pfb, ssk, p1, k4. 19 sts.
Row 28 [WS]: P4, [k1, p1, k2, p1] twice, k1, p4.
Row 29 [RS]: K2, yo, ssk, p11, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 30 [WS]: P4, k11, p4.
Row 31 [RS]: K all sts.
Even-Numbered Rows 32-38: P all sts.
Row 33 [RS]: K2, [yo, ssk] 3 times, yo, k3tog, yo, [k2tog, yo] three times, k2.
Rows 35 & 37 [RS]: K all sts.

With sewing needle and thread, sew 1 button for every 7-8 eyelet holes along one long edge of scarf, using flat buttons on WS of piece to reinforce shank buttons as follows:
Secure thread to WS of work at button location. Draw thread up through work to RS, and through hole of shank button. Draw thread down through work to WS, and through one hole of flat button. Draw thread through other hole of flat button, back up through work to RS, and through hole of shank button. Repeat this several times, then secure thread.

Now for the fun bit: how to wear it! Here are just a few suggestions. Make it your own!

Scarf: Just throw it around your neck!

Cardigan: Fold scarf in half, matching short edges. Lace together lower portion of long edges as shown in photos. To achieve a larger hip circumference, lace each long edge of panel to long edges of scarf, near ends. To achieve a smaller hip circumference, overlap edges before lacing. Slip arms through opening, and button together in front.

Shrug: Lace short ends of scarf together, and try on as shown in photo; adjust lacing as necessary, overlapping ends or adding panel if needed. This will form lower back of shrug. Lace center of long edge to top of lower back, leaving a large sleeve opening at either side. Slip arms through openings and fasten several buttons at front.

Sleeves: Fold scarf in half, matching long edge. Button edges together, leaving an opening approx. 20 inches wide at center. Try on sleeves and button or unbutton as needed to adjust fit.

Hood: Fold scarf in half, matching short edges. Beginning at fold, button long edges together for approx. 12 inches. Resulting pocket forms hood.