Pattern: Cozy Cable Knit Scarf
This pattern creates a cozy and stylish cable knit scarf that will keep you warm during the cold winter months. It features a classic cable design and is perfect for both men and women.
Materials:
- Yarn: 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
- Needles: US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
18 stitches = 4 inches in cable pattern
Size:
Finished scarf measures approximately 60 inches long and 8 inches wide.
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C4F: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 stitches from left needle, knit 2 stitches from cable needle
- C4B: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches from left needle, knit 2 stitches from cable needle
Instructions:
- Cast on 40 stitches.
- Row 1 (wrong side): Purl all stitches.
- Row 2: (Right side): K4, p4, *k8, p4; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
- Row 3: P4, k4, *p8, k4; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p4.
- Row 4: K4, p4, *C4F, C4B, p4; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
- Repeat rows 1-4 until scarf measures desired length, ending with row 2.
- Next row (wrong side): Purl all stitches.
- Bind off all stitches in pattern.
- Weave in loose ends using a tapestry needle.
Finishing:
Block the scarf by wetting it, gently squeezing out excess water, and laying it flat to dry. This will help to relax the stitches and give the scarf a professional finish.
Your cozy cable knit scarf is now ready to wear or gift to a loved one!