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Simple Cable Knit Scarf Pattern

Instructions

Stitch Guide

  • C3L (Cable 3 Left): Slip next st to cable needle and hold at front, K2, then K1 from cable needle
  • C3R (Cable 3 Right): Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back, K1, then K2 from cable needle

Simple Cable Knit Scarf Pattern

  • Cast on: 33 stitches
  • K3, *P1, K7, P1; rep from * 3x, K3
  • K3, *K1, P7, K1; rep from * 3x, K3
  • K3, *P1, C3R, K1, C3L, P1; rep from * 3x, K3
  • K3, *K1, P7, K1; rep from * 3x, K3
  • Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until scarf reaches desired length. Bind off.

Notes

NOTE: A good rule of thumb for scarf lengths is to make it as long as the recipient is tall. However, 40ish inches for an adult is plenty unless you live in an extremely cold climate where it needs to be wrapped several times around!
Once you're done, hand-wash the scarf in warm water with gentle soap like this one, and lay it straight and flat to dry (I place mine on a few towels laid across the kitchen table).