The thick of winter is behind us, but there are plenty of brisk days ahead. Every year I make a spring scarf to anticipate these not-quite-warm-not-quite-cold days, a scarf that answers the need for a little extra insulation without a lot of bulk. A light lace pattern is just the ticket.

I love this pattern because it's made up of just basic yarn overs, knit two togethers and slip slip knits. Never will you have to purl three together through the back loop or slip one, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over. The simple geometry of the pattern also makes it really easy to catch mistakes.

For this scarf I used The Fibre Company's  Canopy, a fingering weight yarn that is 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino and 20% bamboo. What a beautiful combination! The alpaca contributes a soft drape, while the merino adds bounce and life. The bamboo gives a subtle luster to the whole thing.

With this scarf I'm not afraid of spring's in-like-a-lion entrance. To equip yourself, visit my Checkerboard Lace Scarf Project Journal. Thanks! - Whitney