Author: This beautiful honeycomb cable knit scarf pattern is a free pattern and a quick project for knitters of any skill level! Using only straight needles and just two stitches, this scarf comes together so quickly. Get started today!
Originally shared in 2020, I’ve updated this post with new tips, information on adjusting the pattern size for your needs, better photos, and more!
I’ve spent years with a scarf floating around in my head. A delicate cable knit that conjured the image of a thriving beehive; a honeycomb.
It wasn’t until recently that I actually had the time to get my needles out and finally create this pattern. And I have to say, it didn’t disappoint!
I especially love the 3d effect of the right and left cables as they create the sweet honeycomb pattern. So thick and cozy!
It really is a simple cable knit pattern that comes together quickly.
Honeycomb Cable Knit Scarf Pattern
This thick and fluffy cable knit scarf is crafted to give the look of a honeycomb pattern with a garter stitch border. While the pattern is impressive with a right and left cable stitch, it’s also quick and easy to make!
Best Tips for Beginners
If this is your first time knitting cables, or just your first time knitting in general… here are a few tips to help you have the best experience with this pattern!
- Read through the full pattern before you begin! It only takes a few minutes, and it will help you understand where you’re going if you’ve read the pattern before you start. Cable patterns look intimidating on paper but make much more sense once you see the logic of the repeat. Row 3 and Row 7 are your cable rows… everything else is just knit and purl!
- Practice the cable stitch first! Before starting the full scarf, cast on 12 stitches and practice a few right and left cables on a swatch. Once it clicks, the rhythm becomes second nature, and you will fly through the pattern!
- You can do a little at a time! Since the repeat on this pattern is very quick, you can do one repeat in just about 10 minutes and then put it down until the next time. A little at a time still gets it done!
Customizing This Pattern
If you want to adjust this pattern for other purposes, I’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for you!
- Adjust the width to your liking! While I made a scarf, this pattern can be expanded to whatever size you want with an 8-stitch repeat + 6 stitches for the edge. So feel free to follow the pattern as is to create a beautiful scarf, or expand it for a baby blanket or lap quilt!
- Adjust the length to your liking! Since I live in Texas, I don’t have need of a long flowing scarf very often, so this scarf is the perfect length for warmer climates that occasionally have a cold day. I have knitted mine to 40 inches long. However, the pattern is written to be adjustable to whatever length you prefer!
You will need:
- US Size 7 knitting needles
- 1 skein worsted weight yarn (I used “I Love This Yarn” in ivory from Hobby Lobby”)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (to weave in the ends)
- Double-pointed or Cable Needle (you just need something to hold your stitches)
👉 Prefer an ad-free printable version? You can grab the printable PDF of this pattern right here!
Size:
Finished size as written is 5 inches wide by 40 inches long. However, you can make it longer by repeating the pattern. To increase the width, expand the pattern with an 8-stitch repeat + 6 for the edge.
Gauge:
18 Stitches x 23 Rows = 4″
Abbreviations & Skills:
k – knit
p – purl
RC (4 stitch right cable) – Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle
LC (4 stitch left cable) – Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle
PATTERN
Cast on 30 sts
Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: k3, p24, k3
Row 3: k3, *RC, LC, repeat from * to the last 3 stitches, k3
Row 4: k3, p24, k3
Row 5: Knit across
Row 6: k3, p24, k3
Row 7: k3, *LC, RC, repeat from * to the last 3 stitches, k3
Row 8: k3, p24, k3
Repeat Rows 1-8 until desired length
Bind off.
👉 You can grab the printable PDF of this pattern right here!
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Thank you for the pattern. The design looks lovely. I can’t wait to make this.
You’re welcome! I’d love to see your finished product!
I am sort of a new knitter. My question is….Row 7…..Should it be LC and not LR?
Maybe ………..I don’t know.
Thanks
Diane
Hi Diane! Good catch, it’s LC. I’ve updated the post :-)
Phew, I wondered what LR might be:):):)
I haven’t knitted in many years and even then I was never what you would call “proficient” but I’m tempted to pick it up again to have something to do with my hands while I homeschool.
I need to buy some basics – I don’t have any needles etc. I really love the look of your wooden needles! Do you have a link to those? Or know what kind they are so I could order somewhere? Also do you have any introductory posts with basic tools I should buy or a “remember” post with translations of all the things in the pattern – a how to kind of thing?
Hey friend! I don’t have an intro to knitting post published yet, but it’s been on the list for years! I should get that done! As for needles, I grabbed them from Hobby Lobby about 20 years ago. They are bamboo <3