My cable obsession continues with this super warm cable knit scarf pattern. We are experiencing the coldest winter weather in 20 years where I live, so I thought this would be the perfect scarf to keep my daughter and myself warm during the deep freeze. Best of all, this cozy infinity scarf is long enough that you can wrap it around twice for added warmth, but it still looks and feels great just as is.
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Braided Cables Winter Scarf Knitting Pattern
Here is what you will need to make this warm braided infinity scarf:
- US11/8.0 mm straight knitting needles.
- 3.5 Skeins of Painbox Yarns Simply Chunky in Duck Egg Blue.
- Cable Needle.
- Yarn Needle.
- Scissors.
Gauge
13.5 Stitches, 16 Rows = 4 Inches in stockinette stitch.
Measurements:
12″ (width) X 44″ (length before sewing up seam).
Abbreviations:
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
C6F: Cable 6 Front (slip 3 stitches onto your cable needle to the front of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
C6B: Cable 6 Back (slip 3 stitches onto your cable needle to the back of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
Pattern
Cast on 64 Stitches.
Row 1: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K12, P2; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K2, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 2: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2, repeat from * to last 6 stitches; P2, K1, P1, K1, P1.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, C6F, C6F, P2; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K2, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 4: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2, repeat from * to last 6 stitches; P2, K1, P1, K1, P1.
Row 5: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K12, P2; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K2, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 6: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2, repeat from * to last 6 stitches; P2, K1, P1, K1, P1.
Row 7: K1, P1, K1, P1; *K2, P2, K3, C6B, K3, P2; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K2, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 8: P1, K1, P1, K1; *P2, K2, P12, K2, repeat from * to last 6 stitches; P2, K1, P1, K1, P1.
Repeat rows 1 through 8 until your work measures 44 inches.
Cast off.
Finishing
Fold the cowl in half and sew together the cast on and bind off ends. Weave in all loose ends.
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Matching Hat/Toque!
If you loved the pattern for the Braided Cables Scarf, you can also purchase the matching winter hat pattern! This cozy hat is knit in the round with circular knitting needles, and will keep you warm and stylish all winter long. Purchase through Ravelry or click the button below.
21 Responses
Love this pattern!. I have not tried cables yet but want to. Thanks for the pattern! Cindy
I am crackers about cables and am starting this today. It’s stunning. I would cable my whole house if I could !! I had the same obsession about covered buttons. Padded things then dimpled them with the coveted buttons. Perhaps “padded” is where they will drag me off to. ” A PADDED CELL “. So long as it’s cabled to Ibwill he fine. Ha ha
Your comment is literally hilarious! Happy Knitting 😉
This looks beautiful, I love cabled patterns and I can’t wait to try this. This one is going to be for me!
Hi lovely pattern! if I use circular kneedles, will the pattern be affected?
Hi Micky,
You can use circular needles as long as you knit straight and not in the round.
Hi, Is there a pattern for the matching hat please?
Hi Anne, You can purchase the pattern for the matching hat from the following link: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/501100285/pattern-braided-cable-knit-hat-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1
I am a 3rd of the way through and can’t believe how elegant but easy this pattern is. I don’t even need the pattern anymore it’s so easy to remember. Looks amazing! Well done!
You’re welcome!
I made this cabled scarf as a Christmas gift for a college age girl last year. It is elegant, easily coordinates with casual and dressy outerwear and is warm and wonderful. Going to make one for myself this year. It is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you
You’re most welcome Ruth!
I’ve just finished a cabled hat for my daughter, so I shall now do this beautiful scarf to go with it xxx ❤️
I am planning on making this as a gift for Christmas. How long would you say this took you?
Hi Annika, I’m a fast knitter so it took me just a few hours of knitting. It all depends on how quickly you knit. I have noticed that my knitting speed drastically improved once I switched over to continental style knitting.
This is beautiful and I need to make “3”!!!
for 3 special family members…..i would like to know if this cb done as straight scarf,and if so,increase length to ??.tx,i have the yarn suggested in color suggested and can’t wait to start.
It is such a beautiful pattern,you take the guesswork out of trying to come up with a beautiful cable pattern.thank you?
Hi Jen! You are very welcome! The length as it is is great for a straight scarf too. I would suggest adding some tassels to the ends to finish it off 🙂
Hi there. I purchased this pattern in January 2017 and as I said at the time I am obsessed with Cables (thanks for your comment Jennifer!) I have managed to avoid that padded cell. and I actually turned this pattern into a huge Throw for my Daughter. It’s the biggest project I haven’t undertaken and I had to do it in 2 parts then join it. It looks absolutely gorgeous and my Daughter loves it. Thank you sooo much again for a stunning pattern.
You’re welcome Sue! Thank you for the kind words!
Question – row 3 has C6F twice. Is this correct?
Yes that is correct 🙂