I made this scarf a few years ago.
Yarn: Cleckheaton Angora Supreme
Needles: Not 100% sure but I believe I used 5.5mm. Tension is not vital, I would recommend that if you are a ‘standard’ knitter you use 1 size bigger than the size stated on the yarn ball band. Of course if you are a tight or loose knitter adjust the size to suit.
C8B – put next 4 stitches on to cable needle and hold at back of work, (k1 p1) twice then (k1 p1) twice from cable needle.
Pattern:
Cast on 40 stitches (12 stitch repeat +4)
Row 1 & 2 K2 P2 *(K1 P1) 4 times k2 p2 . Repeat from * 2 times
Row 3 & 4 P2 K2 *(K1 P1) 4 times P2 K2 . Repeat from * 2 times.
Row 5 & 6: K2 P2 *(K1 P1) 4 times k2 p2 . Repeat from * 2 times
Row 7: P2 K2 *C8B P2 K2. Repeat from * 2 times.
Row 8: P2 K2 *(K1 P1) 4 times P2 K2 Repeat from * 2 times.
Repeat pattern until desired length is reached finishing with row 6.
Cast off in pattern.
Updated 26/3/09 as pattern contained extra stitches between the cables. Pattern now matches picture.
Note for Left Handed knitters: Your cables will cross in the other direction, this is not a problem however if you do want them to cross as in the picture then substitute the C8B with C8F.
C8F – put next 4 stitches on to cable needle and hold at front of work, (k1 p1) twice then (k1 p1) twice from cable needle.
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Well have a go soon. With Alpaca 4ply.
That should make a beautiful fine scarf.
This is lovely, looks like it’ll be cosy to wear. I love cables, it’s a shame I can’t knit them! (Crochet cables never look as nice)
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Jus what I’ve been looking for – it’s especially nice in the alpaca, but I imagine a similar worsted weight yarn could be subsituted if necessary. Do you remember how many yards this scarf requires?
I think I used 3 – 4 balls of the angora supreme and there is about 140m in a ball. So about 420m – 560m. If you click the Ravelry link above (need to be a member) you will see one I am currently making in Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran.
Thanks so much for the info – your green version looks great – love the colour and the sheen on the yarn. I’m starting my own tonight – trying to decide between berocco lustra, berocco ultra alpaca, or noro silk garden #279. Oh, I love a new project ! ! !
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