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Cable Scarf
For the adventurous beginner. You should know how to cast on, knit, purl
and bind off. This scarf is a great introduction to knitting cables. It is truly
a reversible scarf that looks good on both sides.

CKKNIT DESIGN 2008

Knitting Pattern by Carolyn Kern

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Cable Scarf
Materials:

Directions:

Two skeins of wool, or wool blend, knitting

worsted (approx. 310 yards).
Cascade 220 is a good choice.

CO 32 stitches.

Straight knitting needles, US size 15.

Cable needle, or a single double pointed
needle, in any size near US size 15. (I used a
size 10).

Size:
Approx. 8 x 66

Gauge:
16 stitches = 4 inches in cable pattern

Row 1:
Row 2:
Row 3:
Row 4:
Row 5:
Row 6:
Row 7:
Row 8:

k7, p6, k6, p6, k7

k1, p6, k6, p6, k6, p6, k1
Repeat row 1
Repeat row 2
k1, C6F, p6, C6F, p6, C6f, k1
Repeat row 2
Repeat row 1
k1, p6, C6F, p6, C6F, p6, k1

Repeat these eight rows until you like the

length, or run out of yarn. The pattern
balances best if you end with Row 1 and
bind off with Row 2.
May your troubles fall away, one by one, as
you knit each cable

Abbreviations:
Finishing:
K
P
CO
BO
C6F

knit
purl
cast on
bind off
cable 6 front

Cable 6 Front (C6F):

For this project there will only be one
direction for all the cables. They will appear
to cross to the left.
To C6F: Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle, and
position the cable needle in front. Knit 3
stitches. Then knit 3 from cable needle.
All text and photography copyright 2008 Carolyn Kern.
Last revision January 2011.

Weave in all ends with yarn needle or

crochet hook.
The suggested blocking for this scarf:
First, a gentle hand-washing in cold water.
Gently blot by rolling in a towel.
Then, spread out into a nice straight
rectangle shape on top of towels.
Dont be afraid to periodically use your
hands to push the cables a bit to keep them
a little lofty, yet maintain the rectangle
shape. It will take a day or two to dry.
I hope that you enjoy wearing your scarf!
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