Yarn: I’m using worsted weight, Rowan Cork, probably about 400 yds, more or less.
Needles: 7US, but remember I’m LOOSE (cough, cough). You might go 8 or 9US.
Gauge: Eh, whatever. It’s a scarf.

Cast on 33 stitches.
R1 (right side) : k1 p1, across.
R2-4: k1 p1, across.
R5: (k1 p1) 3 times, k4, p2, k9, p2, k4, (p1 k1) 3 times.
R6: (k1 p1) 3 times, k1, p3, k2, p9, k2, p3, k1, (p1 k1), 3 times.
R7: Repeat R5

R8 and all following wrong side rows: (k1 p1) 3 times, k1, p3, k2, p9, k2, p3, k1, (p1 k1), 3 times.
R9: (k1 p1) 3 times, k4, p2, put the first 3 sts on cable needle, hold at front, k the next 3 sts, then k the 3 sts from cable needle, k3, p2, k4, (p1 k1) 3 times.
R11: (k1 p1) 3 times, k4, p2, k9, p2, k4, (p1 k1) 3 times.
R13: (k1 p1) 3 times, k4, p2, k3, put the first 3 sts on cable needle and hold at back, k the next 3 sts, then k the 3 sts from cable needle, p2, k4, (p1 k1) 3 times.
R15: Repeat R11.

Repeat rows 8-15 until you’re happy with the length. If it won’t go around your neck once, it might be too short. If you could ride a horse and rope a steer with it, it might be too long. Otherwise, you’re good to go. End with 4 rows of k1 p1 across, bind off. Add fringe if you’re that fancy.

Suggestion number one: This would be a good way to learn how to cable. It's easy. Swear.
Suggestion number two: Try cabling without a needle (the fastest way to go). Wendy, of course, has the best instructions HERE.

Enjoy!

Or heck! Make a wallhanging (courtesy of Lizzi).

Comments

[the country girl]

This is such a great looking pattern. I'm definately going to try it soon. Thanks for posting it!

[Ali]

This would look great with the Pinwheel hat pattern here:
http://www.yarnagogo.com/good_ole_cabled_scarf/

It's on my project list of things to try... I've never done a scarf before!

[Ali]

Oops, I meant here:
http://wolfandturtle.net/Yarnpath/index.php/Yarnpath/comments/the_pinwheel_hat1

Posting without due care and attention, guilty as charged.

[xtina]

Oh, the blessed Corkiness of it all. It's the de-loveliest!!

[yoko]

Thanks for posting this pattern! I used Tahki Cotton Classic instead of the Rowan Cork because the recipient is allergic to wool. My FO is here: http://yoko.typepad.com/photos/knitted_finished_objects/scarflet.html

I enjoy reading your blog, and wish you all the best.

[kelly]

Thanks for the pattern. I just finished mine with 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay. It's a bit slubby, but it came out nice and rustic looking.

[bokodasu]

Wow! Beautiful *and* easy! I just used this to teach myself cables, and now I fear them no longer. Thanks so much for this pattern.

[glitzfrau]

This is only gorgeous! I just finished mine with Jaegaer Artisan aran, and it's the perfect rustic chunky scarf for winter. Thank you so much.

[Virginia]

Thanks for the pattern, I have about 10 inches done and I love it. So will my daughter when she gets the scarf for Christmas. Thanks again

[Christine]

Thank you for pattern. It is exactly the type of scarf I was looking for, Christmas presents for the men in my family and it had to be a scarf which was not thick and bulky. Perfect!

[Jen]

Thank you for the pattern. I am trying it with some Manos del Uruguay wool for a relative for Christmas!

[Kristin]

Finally! After starting and abandoning 3 other patterns that were way too girly, this is the perfect one to knit my hubby a scarf with the cashmere I bought at Smiley's Yarn Riot (NYC). It's my first cables!

[Margaret]

Thanks for this great pattern. I am going to use it to learn to knit cables. After I get the hang of a few more scarves, I'd really love to try one with that diagonal herringbone rib knit. If you wouldn't mind sending me the pattern for that one, I'd really appreciate it!

[Apa]

Hi! I found your pattern via the knitting community on Livejournal. I'm really looking forward to trying this pattern. :) I just had a question. When you say "(k1 p1) 3 times", do you mean "k1 p1 k1" or "k1 p1 k1 p1 k1 p1"? (Sorry if this should be obvious. I'm not so good with reading patterns yet. Eheh. XD)

[Ash]

i love this pattern and would like to start learning. i have a question. how come there are no instrustion for R10, R12, and R14?

[Patricia]

its my first cable project, i have a question whats the instruction for R10, R12, R14 ???

[Audrey]

Lovely pattern. Using two strands of an old English DK yarn, it is lovely and thick! However, surely you missed K3 after the cable on row 13? Whatever, I am so happy with this pattern, so easy.

[Audrey]

Ooops! Having done about 6" on this scarf I finally looked at it closely and didn't think it looked right - well it wasn't! I had completely misread the instructions so I frogged it all and started over, oh it looks so much better now!! Apologies.

[Katie]

Wow! I am just tickled to death that I have about 8 inches worth of scarf on my needles now. I have never cabled before and barely knit (crocheter). How very pretty! Many thanks for sharing!

[gene]

I think there is a major mistake in the cable area of the directions. When I knitted about 15 rows I realized that the cable is twisting in only one direction. I think that's why some of the others had a problem as well. Help!

[debbie]

WHERE IS ROW 10 I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE SCARF AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT .HELP DOES ANYONE HAVE THE CORRECTED DIRECTIONS

[Lazy Knits]

Great scarf and I think it would be great knitted up for a guy too!

[Ann]

In case anyone hasn't gotten it yet: Instructions for R8 cover "all wrong side rows", meaning that Rows 10, 12, 14, etc are the same as row 8. I had a thought, looking at the wallhanging: If you had another dowel, and knit this VERY loosely in a chunkier yarn & then FELTED it, it would make a very nice & simple purse! Attach straps to the dowels -- maybe with a mini-cable on each?-- and "carry on"!

[Sabrina]

Could someone point me to directions on how to begin a scarf pattern with the intention of tasseled edges? I want this cable scarf but with tassels tied off on each end. Dont know how to cast on for that!
Thanks!

[Sabrina]

Second question: is this pattern wide enough for a tall strapping guy?