Bulky designs are in, and this oversized braided cable scarf fits the bill. Complete with a fun tassel, this piece will keep you toasty while you explore the great outdoors regardless of the temperature.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Child 6-12 yrs (Teen, Adult); 7 (7, 9)” / [18 (18, 23) cm] wide x 73 (82, 82)” / [185 (208, 208) cm] long

Shown in size Adult.

Gauge: 4 sts and 5 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc.

Materials

Yarn: We Are Knitters The Wool (100% Wool; 87 yards [80 meters]/200 grams): Denim, 4 (5, 5) balls

Hook: US size S (20.0mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)

ch – chain stitch

sc – single crochet

FPdc – front post double crochet

FPdtr – front post double triple crochet

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)

Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook), yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (2 lps on hook), yo, draw through last 2 lps on hook.

Front Post Double Treble Crochet (FPdtr)

Yo 3 times, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a lp (5 lps on hook), yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (4 lps on hook), yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (3 lps on hook), yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (2 lps on hook), yo, draw through last 2 lps on hook.

Cable Stitch

Sk next 3 sts, FPdtr in next 3 sts, going back to first st, FPdtr in first, 2nd and 3rd st.

(The sections should be crossed over)

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the row, from side to side.

Pattern

Ch 9 (9, 11).

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 (7, 9) sts, turn – 8 (8, 10) sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 7 (7, 9) sts, turn – 8 (8, 10) sts.

Sizes Child (Teen) only

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, FPdc around next 6 sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 1 (1) sts, turn – 8 (8) sts.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, Cable Stitch around next 6 FPdc from 2 rows below, sc in next 1 (1) sts, turn – 8 (8) sts.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, FPdc around next 6 FPdtr from 2 rows below, sc in next 1 (1) sts, turn – 8 (8) sts.

Row 8: Rep row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, FPdc around next 6 FPdc from 2 rows below, sc in next 1 (1) sts, turn – 8 (8) sts.

Size Adult only

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, FPdc around next 6 sts from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, turn – 10 sts.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, Cable Stitch around next 6 FPdc from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, turn – 10 sts.

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, FPdc around next 6 FPdtr from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, turn – 10 sts.

Row 8: Rep row 2.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, FPdc around next 6 FPdc from 2 rows below, sc in next 2 sts, turn – 10 sts.

All Sizes

Row 10: Rep Row 2.

Row 11: Rep Row 5.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Row 13: Rep Row 7.

Row 14: Rep Row 2.

Row 15: Rep Row 9.

Row 16: Rep Row 2.

Rows 17-94: Rep Rows 11-16.

Row 95: Rep Row 5.

Row 96: Rep Row 2.

Row 97: Rep Row 7.

Row 98: Rep Row 2.

Size Child only

Row 99: Rep Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Sizes Teen (Adult) only

Row 99: Rep Row 9.

Row 100: Rep Row 2.

Rows 101-106: Rep Rows 11-16.

Row 107: Rep Row 5.

Row 108: Rep Row 2.

Row 109: Rep Row 7.

Row 110: Rep Row 2.

Row 111: Rep Row 2.

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Tassels (make 2)

Cut 15 strands of yarn 17½” / [44 cm] in length. Fold 13 strands in half/double, take the 14th strand and knot it around the centre of the fold, take the 15th strand of yarn and wrap it around the group of 13 (now doubled to 26) strands of yarn, and knot it tightly. Trim tassel to measure 8” / [20 cm].

Finishing

With needle, attach 1 tassel to either end of the scarf, making sure to gather the ends of either side of the scarf together when attaching the tassel.

Block scarf to size and shape.