If the quintessence of coziness had to be expressed in a knit item, it would definitely be this scarf. Soft and fluffy, generously sized and full of delicious texture, Asperitas Scarf is calling to hug you in the warmest, most comfortable embrace.

This knit offers a modern twist (ha!) on the classic arans. Inspired by asperitas clouds that create mesmerizing undulating patterns in the sky, the design features an array of different cables combined in an asymmetric composition. The cabled edges and the wide ribbing at the ends that flows seamlessly into the pattern polish it off.

Asperitas can be worked in worsted weight yarn held together with a strand of fluff like Suri alpaca or mohair, or in chunky weight yarn held single. The length of the scarf is easily adjustable to any desired, with three sizes provided for yarn usage estimation. The pattern contains both the charts and row-by-row instructions, plus a video example of how to knit cables without the cable needle.

Size S (M, L)

• Width 13” / 33cm
• Length 66 (97, 120)” / 168 (245, 308)cm (can be adjusted to any desired)
• Shown in size L

Yarn

• 820 (1200, 1500)yds / 750 (1100, 1370)m of worsted weight yarn AND the same yardage of lace weight fluffy yarn (for example, mohair or Suri alpaca)
• OR 820 (1200, 1500)yds / 750 (1100, 1370)m of chunky weight yarn
• Sample scarf worsted weight yarn: Twill from Knit Picks (100% sw merino; 3.5oz / 100g, 149yds / 136m), undyed
• Sample scarf fluff: Alpaca Cloud from Firebird Yarns (74% baby Suri alpaca, 26% silk; 8.75oz / 250g, 1640yds / 1500m), undyed

Needles and Gauge

• 15 sts and 19 rows in 4” / 10cm in Stockinette on larger needles, blocked
• 21 sts and 25 rows in 4” / 10cm in 2x2 Rib on smaller needles, blocked
• US 9 / 5.5mm needles or the size needed to obtain gauge for the body of the scarf
• US 7 / 4.5mm needles for the ribbing