Pump up your cables with this super sized cable scarf.
The thick, single cable of this scarf makes it an excellent cold weather accessory. It is a wonderful practice project for knitters interesting in perfecting their cable-making skills.
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Cable Panel Scarf
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
10 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
6/6 RC (6 over 6 right cross) Slip 6 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k6, then k6 from cable needle.
NOTES:
Scarf is designed with a Garter st (knit every row) border, but edges may roll gently. If you prefer that edges do not roll, dampen finished Scarf thoroughly, pin out onto a flat surface and allow to dry.
SCARF
Cast on 24 sts.
Knit 2 rows. Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (Right Side): K2, p4, k12, p4, k2. Row 2 and all Wrong Side Rows: K6, p12, k6. Row 13: K2, p4, 6/6 RC, p4, k2. Row 18: K6, p12, k6.
Rep Rows 1-18 eleven more times, then rep Rows 1-7 once.
Knit 2 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Cable Panel Scarf Reviewed by Lisa Tollard on 2011-10-31
I casted on 24 and then knit 3 rows instead of 2.. looks nice!! Easy pattern for a beginner like myself to learn cable stitch.
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