Textured Cable Knit Scarf

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in terracotta color, approximately 400 meters (437 yards).
• Needles: Size 6.5 mm (US 10.5) knitting needles.
• Cable needle.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch.

Abbreviations

• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• C6F: Slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, knit 3 stitches from left needle, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.

Instructions

1. Cast on 48 stitches.
2. Ribbing:
   Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
   Row 2 (WS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
   Repeat Rows 1-2 for 8 rows.
3. Pattern:
   Row 1 (RS): K6, C6F, K6, P6, K6, C6F, K6.
   Row 2 (WS): P6, K12, P6, K12, P6.
   Row 3 (RS): K6, K12, K6, P6, K12, K6.
   Row 4 (WS): Repeat Row 2.
   Row 5 (RS): Repeat Row 1.
   Row 6 (WS): Repeat Row 2.
   Repeat Rows 1-6 until piece measures approximately 60 inches, ending with a WS row.
4. Ribbing:
   Repeat Ribbing Rows 1-2 for 8 rows.
5. Cast off in pattern.
6. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

Finishing

1. Block your scarf gently by wetting it and laying it flat to dry, shaping it to ensure it maintains its form.