In Suspense Scarf -- PDF knitting pattern

This scarf features periodic stockinette parallelograms suspended within a framework of lacey mesh. Optional beads add a hint of sparkle along the cast on and bind off edges and illuminate a single parallelogram.

Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but using a different yarn weight or needle size will affect the size of the finished scarf.

Size

63” / 160 cm in length and 11.5” / 29 cm wide

Yarn

600 yds / 549 m of light fingering or fingering weight yarn

Sample shown in Miss Babs Katahdin (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 600 yds / 549 m per 5.6 oz /159 g) in Lilacs

Needles

US Size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, at least 24” / 60 cm in length

Gauge

21 sts and 30 rows per 4” / 10 cm in Lace Pattern after blocking

Notions

Yarn needle

Optional beads: 10 g of 6/0 seed beads and a 1.25 mm crochet hook (or smaller)

Thank you to everyone who purchased this pattern in September and October 2024. On your behalf, I donated $208 to the Red Cross to support disaster relief.