Faith, Hope, Charity - Stranded Colorwork Knitting Pattern | Cross Anchor Heart

Faith, hope and charity (Tro, Hopp och Kärlek in Swedish, Usko, Toivo ja Rakkaus in Finnish) is a Christmas decoration in my hometown. Since 1913, around Christmas these symbols 
are hung up over the main street and lit up. There are mentions about this tradition from even before 1850. It’s a 
very beautiful sight, whit the darkness and white snow! 
Even though Faith, Hope and Charity are Christian origin, my intention is not to bring up this side of it, it’s 
mainly homage to this tradition and my hometown. Smaller symbols are found in windows of almost every 
house in town.

Yarn 
DK weight wool or wool blend 
MC: white 100g 
CC: red 100g 

Needles 
A set of 5 DPN’s or your favorite needles for short circumference knitting 
Size 3mm (US 2) or size needed to obtain gauge. 

Gauge 
30 sts and 31 rnds = 10 cm (4 inch) 

Notions
Scrap yarn or stitch holder 

Abbreviations
CC Contrast color 
CO Cast on 
Cont Continue 
K Knit 
k2tog Knit 2 sts together 
MC Main color 
rem Remaining 
rep Repeat 
rnd(s) Round(s) 
ssk Slip, slip, knit 
st(s) Stitch(es) 

Measurements 
Palm circumference: 18 cm (4 inch) 
Length from cuff to fingertips: 26 cm (10.25 inch)