A warm and wonderful scarf made with our yarns

Our customer Amelia Paset sent us a photo of her beautiful scarf made with our 2/13 100% recycled cashmere yarn in purple.

The scarf was knitted using a refined cable technique, which gives the fabric a sophisticated and three-dimensional look. This type of knitting requires precision and attention to detail, but the result is an elegant and dynamic texture. At the edges, the rib stitch ensures elasticity and perfect shape retention over time.

But how do you knit with cables?

Here’s a quick guide.

Materials needed:

• Knitting needles suitable for your yarn
• A cable needle (can be a needle with a curve)
• Yarn of choice (the recycled cashmere you mentioned is perfect for this type of work)

Basic pattern for a simple 6-stitch cable (crossing right or left)

Abbreviations:

• K (Knit): knit the stitch
• P (Purl): purl the stitch
• CN: cable needle

Steps:

1. Prepare the base:

   • Cast on a number of stitches multiple of 6 (if you want more cables) plus stitches for the edges.
   • Knit a few rows in rib stitch (e.g., 2 knit, 2 purl) to prevent the edge from curling.

2. Set up the cable pattern:

   • Work the stitches as follows:
     • Even rows: Work the stitches as they appear (if you see a knit stitch, knit it; if you see a purl stitch, purl it).
     • Odd row (e.g., the 5th row, where the crossing occurs): Follow these steps for cabling:

3. Perform the cable cross (every 6 or 8 rows, depending on the desired effect):

   • Cables crossing right:

     1. Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold them to the back of your work.
     2. Knit the next 3 stitches.
     3. Knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.

   • Cables crossing left:

     1. Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold them to the front of your work.
     2. Knit the next 3 stitches.
     3. Knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.

4. Repeat the pattern:

   • Continue knitting for another 5-7 rows without crossing, then repeat the cable cross to create the cable effect throughout your work.

Useful tips:

✅ If you want a more pronounced effect, try using more stitches for the cable (e.g., 4 over 4 instead of 3 over 3).
✅ If you are a beginner, practice with a small swatch first to get comfortable with the crosses.
✅ Cables stand out better if alternated with purl stitches (e.g., 2/2 rib on the sides of the cable).