The Cozy Cable Mask Lanyard Knitting Pattern Free Pattern
Introducing the Cozy Cable Mask Lanyard
Keep your mask close at hand with this elegant, textured cable knit lanyard. It's a quick, satisfying project that adds a touch of handcrafted charm to a daily essential. Perfect for beginners looking to try cable knitting, this pattern creates a durable, stylish neck strap that holds your mask securely when not in use. The natural linen color and rustic cable design make it a versatile accessory for any outfit.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn, approximately 60-80 yards. The sample uses Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Linen.
- Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. A cable needle is optional (a spare double-pointed needle works well).
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving ends, one 1-inch (25mm) button, scissors.
- Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical, but affects final length and width.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C4F: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle.
- C4B: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle.
- K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
- YO: Yarn over
- BO: Bind off
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: CO 10 stitches using your preferred method (long-tail cast-on works well).
Row 1 (Right Side): K2, P2, K2, P2, K2.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): P2, K2, P2, K2, P2.
Row 3: K2, P2, C4F, P2, K2. (To work C4F: slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle.)
Row 4: P2, K2, P2, K2, P2.
Row 5: K2, P2, K2, P2, K2.
Row 6: P2, K2, P2, K2, P2.
Row 7: K2, P2, C4B, P2, K2. (To work C4B: slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back of work, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle.)
Row 8: P2, K2, P2, K2, P2.
Repeat Rows 1-8 until piece measures approximately 28 inches from cast-on edge, or desired length (typically 26-30 inches for an adult). End after completing a Row 8 (Wrong Side row).
Buttonhole Row
Buttonhole Row (Right Side): K2, P2, K2tog, YO, P2, K2. (This creates a small horizontal buttonhole.)
Next Row (Wrong Side): P2, K2, P2, K2, P2.
Bind Off
BO all stitches loosely in pattern (knit the knits and purl the purls as you bind off). Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, and pull through last loop.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle, securing them on the wrong side.
- Sew the 1-inch button onto the opposite end from the buttonhole, centered on the wrong side. Position it so the buttonhole aligns perfectly when the lanyard is folded.
- To use, attach your mask's ear loops to the lanyard by looping them through the cable openings (the spaces created by the cable twists) or by using small clips (not included). The button closure allows you to easily secure the lanyard around your neck.
Your Cozy Cable Mask Lanyard is now complete! This quick project is perfect for using up small amounts of worsted-weight cotton yarn and makes a thoughtful handmade gift. The cable pattern creates a beautiful texture that looks more complex than it actually is, making it an ideal introduction to cable knitting for beginners.
