Cables & Lace Scarf

The detailed cable and lace pattern makes this pretty scarf visually appealing while the soft merino wool it is worked in makes it warm and luxurious. The pattern is easy to master and interesting to knit. A fingering weight wool makes it suitable for fall, winter, or spring. This is a small scarf, but could be made longer with additional yarn. This easy pattern is worked flat from end to end.

Yarn: Malabrigo Finito (100% merino wool; 200 yd [185 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]). 2 skeins. Shown in # 855 Aguas.

Needles: US size 4 [3.5 mm] needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Finished measurements: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) wide and 50 inches (127 cm) long. To make a longer scarf, more yarn would be required.

Skills required: Cabling, basic lace knitting, working yarn overs after and before knit and purl stitches, blocking. Stitches used: k, p, sl1, C4F, (sl1, k2tog, psso), ssk, yo.

Pattern includes notes, list of abbreviations, and written and charted instructions for the pattern stitch.

Published March 2014.