Spes scarf by Sari Nordlund

Spes scarf

Knitting
April 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern according to Chart 2, after blocking.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
170 yards (155 m)
One size; Total length: 100 cm / 39.5 inches; Total width: 17 cm / 6.75 inches
English Finnish

Spes was the ancient Roman goddess of hope.

The Spes Scarf is worked from one tip to the other. The scarf is knitted in a classic feather and fan lace cable pattern. The edges are knitted with slipped stitches that look like an i-cord. The length of the scarf can easily be modified. Just keep adding more pattern repeats for a longer or a wider scarf.

Size
One size
Total length: 100 cm / 39.5 inches
Total width: 17 cm / 6.75 inches

Yarn

155 m / 170 yards of worsted weight yarn.

2 skeins of MYak Baby Yak Medium (100% baby yak; 117 meters / 128 yards per 50 g) shown in the colorway Toffee.

Needles
4 mm / US 6 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches.

Gauge
21 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of lace pattern according to Chart 2, after blocking.
Note: always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions
3 stitch markers
tapestry needle
blocking tools