Drift scarf by Sari Nordlund

Drift scarf

Knitting
July 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch or main pattern in the round, after blocking.
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1148 yards (1050 m)
Length (without the fringe): 200 cm / 79 inches. Width: 25 cm / 10 inches.
English Finnish

The Drift scarf is an oversized, warm
accessory designed to wrap comfortably
around the neck on colder days. Knit in
the round as a double-layered tube, it
forms a thick, insulating fabric that feels soft and
substantial while remaining easy to wear.
The stitch pattern is simple and rhythmic,
alternating two rounds of stockinette stitch with
two rounds of 1x1 rib. The fringe is worked directly
onto the scarf, creating a clean, integrated finish
without attaching individual strands afterward.
With its straightforward construction and calm
repetition, Drift is a relaxed and satisfying knit
that results in a warm and versatile everyday scarf.

SIZE
One size
Length (without the fringe): 200 cm / 79 inches.
Width: 25 cm / 10 inches.

YARN
1050 m / 1150 yards of worsted-weight yarn.

White sample: 10 skeins of Wandering Flock Fluff
(50% Pima Cotton, 35% Baby Suri, 15% wool; 119 m
/ 130 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway Ecru.

NEEDLES
6 mm / US 10 circular needle with a cable length
of 40 cm / 16 inches.

GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of
Stockinette stitch or main pattern in the round,
after blocking.
Note: Always use the needle size that gives you
the right gauge!

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker, waste yarn or cable cords, tapestry
needle, blocking tools.