Blue Cable Knit Scarf
Blue Cable Knit Scarf Pattern
This detailed pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful cable knit scarf with a striking blue hue. Ideal for beginner knitters ready to challenge themselves with cabling.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in blue (approximately 300g)
- Knitting needles: US size 8 (5mm)
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations
- k: knit
- p: purl
- c4f: slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold to front, knit next 2 stitches, then knit stitches from cable needle
- c4b: slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold to back, knit next 2 stitches, then knit stitches from cable needle
Instructions
Cast on 36 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): *k2, p2, repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *k2, p2, repeat from * to end.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 4 inches to create the border.
Begin cable pattern:
Row 1 (RS): k2, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k2.
Row 2 (WS): k2, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k2.
Row 3 (RS): k2, p2, c4f, p2, k4, p2, c4f, p2, k2.
Row 4 (WS): Repeat Row 2.
Row 5 (RS): Repeat Row 1.
Row 6 (WS): Repeat Row 2.
Row 7 (RS): k2, p2, k4, p2, c4b, p2, k4, p2, k2.
Row 8 (WS): Repeat Row 2.
Repeat rows 1-8 until the scarf measures approximately 60 inches or your desired length.
To finish, repeat the border pattern:
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 4 inches.
Bind off loosely. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
Your beautiful blue cable knit scarf is now ready to wear or gift!
