Knitted Long Women's Cable Scarf

Looking for the perfect accessory to keep you cozy this winter? Look no further than the Knitted Long Women's Cable Scarf! This stylish scarf is not only a must-have for adding a touch of warmth to your outfit but also a fashion statement that can elevate any look. The intricate cable knit design adds a classic touch, making it versatile for both casual and dressy occasions. With its extra length, you can wrap it around multiple times for added warmth or let it hang loose for a chic and effortless vibe. Treat yourself or a loved one to this snuggly scarf and embrace the chilly weather with style and comfort!

Instructions:

Scarf Size: 17 cm x 220 cm.

You'll need:

• 350 g of LIMA yarn (84% alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon; 50 g/100 m), color No. 890 ecru.
• Needles No. 4.5 and 5.5.
• Auxiliary needle.

8 sts, crossed right: Slip next 2 sts onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, knit 6 sts, then purl 2 sts from the auxiliary needle.

8 sts, crossed left: Slip 6 sts onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, purl 2 sts, then knit 6 sts from the auxiliary needle.

Cable pattern of 12 sts to the right: Slip next 6 sts onto an auxiliary needle behind the work, knit 6 sts, then knit 6 sts from the auxiliary needle.

Cable pattern of 12 sts to the left: Slip next 6 sts onto an auxiliary needle in front of the work, knit 6 sts, then knit 6 sts from the auxiliary needle.

Increase from cross-thread: From the cross-thread between sts, make an increase with a knit stitch.

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 20 sts x 26 rows in stockinette stitch on needles No. 5.5.

Work Execution:

Using needles No. 4.5, cast on 42 sts and knit as follows: 1st row (RS): all knit sts; 2nd row: 10 knit sts, 1 increase from cross-thread, [2 knit sts, 1 increase from cross-thread] 11 times, 10 knit sts = 54 sts. Switch to needles No. 5.5 and knit as follows:

1st row (RS): 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 6 purl sts, 12 knit sts, 6 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

2nd row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 knit sts, 6 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 12 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 6 purl sts, 2 knit sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

3rd row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 6 purl sts, cable pattern of 12 sts to the right, 6 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st; 4th row: same as the 2nd row;

5th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 4 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the right, 8 sts crossed to the left, 4 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

6th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 knit sts, 6 purl sts, [4 knit sts, 6 purl sts] 3 times, 2 knit sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

7th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the right, 4 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the left, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

8th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, [2 knit sts, 6 purl sts] twice, 8 knit sts, [6 purl sts, 2 knit sts] twice, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

9th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 8 sts crossed to the right, 8 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the left, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

10th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 knit sts, 12 purl sts, 12 knit sts, 12 purl sts, 2 knit sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

11th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, cable pattern of 12 sts to the right, 12 purl sts, cable pattern of 12 sts to the left, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st; 12th row: same as the 10th row;

13th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 12 knit sts, 12 purl sts, 12 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st;

14th row: same as the 10th row; 15th row: same as the 13th row; 16th row: same as the 10th row; 17th row: same as the 11th row; 18th row: same as the 10th row;

19th row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 8 sts crossed to the left, 8 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the right, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st; 20th row: same as the 8th row;

21st row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the left, 4 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the right, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st; 22nd row: same as the 6th row;

23rd row: 1 knit st, [1 purl st, 1 knit st] 3 times, 2 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 4 purl sts, 8 sts crossed to the left, 8 sts crossed to the right, 4 purl sts, 6 knit sts, 2 purl sts, [1 knit st, 1 purl st] 3 times, 1 knit st. Rows 24 and 25: same as rows 2 and 3; 26th row: same as the 2nd row; Rows 27 and 28: same as rows 1 and 2. These 28 rows form the pattern.

Repeat the last 28 rows 20 more times, then repeat rows 1-27 again, ending on the WS for the next row. Switch to needles No. 4.5. Next row (WS): 10 knit sts, [2 knit sts together, 1 knit st] 11 times, 2 knit sts together, 9 knit sts = 42 sts; Next row: all knit sts. Bind off all sts with the knit stitch on the WS.

Assembly and Finishing: Do not iron the finished item. Moisten it and allow it to dry.