As the leaves begin to fall and the air grows crisper, I find myself drawn to warm, textured patterns that evoke the rugged beauty of nature. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my latest creation: the Alpine Cable Knit Scarf. The cabled design of this scarf was inspired by the winding paths of the nearby Rocky Mountains.
I can’t wait for you to experience the warmth and beauty of this scarf, and I hope it brings a touch of mountain magic to your wardrobe!
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About Knitting Cables
As you may know, cables bring depth and texture to a fabric, making even the simplest garments appear rich and detailed. If you’re new to cable knitting, a cable is basically a series of stitches that are deliberately crossed over each other to create a twisted or braided texture on the fabric. This effect is easily achieved by rearranging the order of stitches with the help of a cable stitch holder. The basic idea is to move a certain number of stitches to a cable stitch holder, knit a certain number of stitches from the left-hand needle, then knit the held stitches to create a twist in the fabric.
I posted a quick reel on my Instagram demonstrating a simple five by five cable (embedded below). The cable in this video is written as C10F, or C10L (F = Front, and L = Left). This is a left leaning cable, where the stitches moved to the cable holder are held to the front of the work. The 10 refers to the number of stitches that make up the cable.
Yarn Choice:
I chose to work with Knit Picks Andean Treasure DK weight yarn in Pinecone Heather. Andean Treasure if one of my favourite yarns to work with for outdoor accessories because of its softness and warmth. This yarn is truly luxurious to the touch! It’s made of 100% Baby Alpaca which is incredibly soft and made to keep in the warmth. Pinecone Heather is new to the Andean Treasure line, and I’m so glad that I chose this colour. I think it adds just the right touch of earthiness to the pattern.
Scroll down to see the free pattern for the Alpine Cable Knit Scarf. If you’d like your own copy, the ad-free instant download PDF file can be purchased for easy printing and reading through Ravelry or by clicking the button below.
The Alpine Cable Knit Scarf – Free Pattern
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Materials:
You will need the following materials to make one scarf:
- 9 skeins (Approx. 990 yards) Knit Picks Andean Treasure DK weight yarn in Pinecone Heather.
- Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles (32″ cord).
- Cable stitch holder.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
Gauge:
16 stitches, 24 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch before blocking.
Measurements:
Finished scarf measures 13” wide X 86” long after blocking.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
St: Stitch.
C2r: Slip the first stitch onto a cable needle, holding it to the back of your work, then knit the next stitch from the left needle followed by the stitch from the cable needle.
C6r: Slip the first three stitches onto a cable needle and hold them to the back of your work, then knit the next three stitches from the left needle, followed by the three stitches from the cable needle.
C2l: Slip the first stitch onto a cable needle, holding it to the front of your work, then knit the next stitch from the left needle followed by the stitch from the cable needle.
C6l: Slip the first three stitches onto a cable needle and hold them to the front of your work, then knit the next three stitches from the left needle, followed by the three stitches from the cable needle.
Pattern Notes:
The scarf is knit flat in rows, using circular knitting needles to hold the large number of stitches. You can also use 14″ straight needles.
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Free Alpine Cable Knit Scarf Pattern
Cast on 80 sts.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 below six times (total of 12 rows) to create the bottom border.
Row 1: K5; *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 7 sts; p2, k5.
Row 2: K5; *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 7 sts; k7.
Once the bottom border is complete, repeat the following 16 rows until scarf measures 84″ inches.
Row 1: K5, p2, *c2l, p2, c2r, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; c2l, p2, c2r, p2, k5.
Row 2: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 3: K5, p2, *k2, p2, k2, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; k2, p2, k2, p2, k5.
Row 4: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 5: K5, p2, *c2l, p2, c2r, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; c2l, p2, c2r, p2, k5.
Row 6: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 7: K5, p2, *k2, p2, k2, p4, c6r, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; k2, p2, k2, p2, k5.
Row 8: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 9: K5, p2, *c2l, p2, c2r, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; c2l, p2, c2r, p2, k5.
Row 10: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 11: K5, p2, *k2, p2,k2, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; k2, p2, k2, p2, k5.
Row 12: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 13: K5, p2, *c2l, p2, c2r, p4, k6, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; c2l, p2, c2r, p2, k5.
Row 14: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
Row 15: K5, p2, *k2, p2,k2, p4, c6l, p4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; k2, p2, k2, p2, k5.
Row 16: K7, *p2, k2, p2, k4, p6, k4; Repeat from * to last 13 sts; p2, k2, p2, k7.
When the scarf measures 84″, repeat rows 1 and 2 below six times (total of 12 rows) to create the top border and then continue to Finishing.
Row 1: K5; *p2, k2; repeat from * to last 7 sts; p2, k5.
Row 2: K5; *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 7 sts; k7.
Finishing:
Cast off in pattern and weave in all loose ends.
Wet or steam block so that scarf lays flat.
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