Cables (with a needle)
C4F: Sl next 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work. K 2 sts from left needle, then k 2 sts from cn.
C4B: Sl next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work. K 2 sts from left needle, then k 2 sts from cn.
C6F: Sl next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work. K 3 sts from left needle, then k 3 sts from cn.
C6B: Sl next 3 sts onto cn and hold at back of work. K 3 sts from left needle, then k 3 sts from cn.
Main Cable Pattern
Row 1: (K4, p2) to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: (P4, k2) to last 4 sts, p4.
Row 3: (C4B, p2, C4F, p2) twice, C4B.
Row 4: As Row 2.
These four rows form main cable pattern.
Cables (without a needle)
These instructions, for 4-stitch cables, number the next four sts on the left needle (the ones that comprise the cable) from right to left. The technique is the same for larger cables—just substitute the appropriate numbers.
C4F: Without working sts 1 and 2, put tip of RN through backs of sts 3 and 4. Slip all four sts carefully off needle, pick up loose sts 1 and 2 in front of sts 3 and 4 on tip of left needle, then transfer sts 3 and 4 to LN. K sts in order as they now appear.
C4B: Without working stitches 1 and 2, put tip of RN through fronts of sts 3 and 4. Slip all four sts off needle, pick up loose sts 1 and 2 behind sts 3 and 4 on tip of left needle, then transfer sts 3 and 4 to LN. K sts in order as they now appear.
Yarn: This project uses approx 110 g/3.8 oz of handspun merino in deep, dark navy blue. Suggested commercial substitute: something soft and smooth, like Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette or Rooster Almerino Aran.
Needles and notions:
1 pair straight needles in the size appropriate to your chosen yarn, one double-pointed needle in same size, stitch holders (or large safety pins), tapestry needle to weave in ends
Tension: 28 sts to 10 cm/4" in Main Cable Pattern; 15 wpi
Finished dimensions:
10 cm/4" wide by 195 cm/77"
The scarf consists of 5 cables, which are numbered 1 to 5 (R to L with RS facing). Cables 1, 2 and 3 are where most of the action occurs while Cables 4 and 5 remain pretty much the same. Remember that as the cables move around, each one retains essentially the same cable cross pattern it started with
You may find that in the sections where single cables are worked as very narrow strips, keeping them from twisting in unwanted directions is much simpler if you work your WS rows from left to right without turning your knitting (typewriter style!). This may take some experimenting as well as checking your favourite references.
Charts are laid out with Variation 1 (and the cast-on edge) at the bottom of this page to re-create the layout of the scarf.
See full written pattern text.
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