Not only is a knit scarf the best at keeping your neck warm on a cold day, it makes a fabulous gift for just about anyone, you can always use a new one, plus they are so fun to make! There’s an infinity of options including scarf length, width, yarn gauge, stitch pattern, and finishing touches.
As a knitter, I love to make scarves as a practical way to learn new stitch patterns. You get all the practice you need, with a usable product/gift at the end of your journey. For extra cable stitch practice you may want to visit this blog post on How to Make a Cable Knit Swatch.
Cable Stitch Knit Scarf Pattern
by Emily Waechtler
Yarn: 300 gr/225 yds Bulky Weight (CYCA #5)
Suggested Yarn: Trendsetter Yarns “Me”, 100% superwash wool, 100gr/75yds, 3 skeins Floral Turquoise Waters
Needles: US size 15 (straight or circular used as straight)
Notions: Chunky cable needle, tapestry needle, scissors.
Gauge: Not important for this pattern.
Finished Measurements: Approx. 6 in/15 cm wide and 60 in/152 cm long.
Directions
Cast on 24 sts
Row 1 (RS): K3, p3, k12, p3, k3
Row 2: K6, p12, k6
Row 3: K3, p3, k12, p3, k3
Row 4: K6, p12, k6
Row 5: K3, p3, C8F, k4, p3, k3
Row 6: K6, p12, k6
Row 7: K3, p3, k12, p3, k3
Row 8: k6, p12, k6
Row 9: K3, p3, k4, C8R, p3, k3
Row 10 to 1 in. before desired length: repeat rows 2-9
3rd to last Row: K6, p12, k6
2nd to last Row: K3, p3, k12, p3, k3
Last Row: k6, p12, k6
Finishing: Bind off. Weave in all ends. Add tassels or fringe if desired.
Abbreviations:
sts = stitches
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side of work
CN = Cable needle
C8F = Put 4 sts on CN and hold to front, k4, k4 from CN
C8R = Put 4 sts on CN and hold to rear, k4, k4 from CN
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Happy Knitting!
xo Emily
