Cozy Cable Scarf

Cable knit scarves are so fun to make, and I feel like they are warmer than other types of scarves because the twists capture the cold air before it can get to you. That’s probably not a real thing, but I’m going with it anyway.

This easy cable knit scarf pattern from A Box of Twine is a great one to try even if you’ve never knit cables before. Because it’s worked with super bulky yarn and big, size 13 US knitting needles (that’s 9 mm for the rest of you), it will knit up in no time and the cable has a fun graphic element. The tweed yarn the designer chose is a lot of fun with a cable pattern, too, but you can also use a solid color if you prefer.

Also those tassels are totally optional but also adorable.

The pattern is an easy repeat of 10 rows, and three rows of each repeat contain twists. That gives you lots of practice if you’ve never worked with cables before, and if you have, it’s a quick project that’s perfect for gift knitting to keep a loved one warm. Or make it for yourself or as a project for charity (I would leave off the tassels in that case for ease of care).

Get the free knitting pattern from A Box of Twine.

Looking for more Cable-styled knitting patterns? Check out these Cable Knit Patterns on Etsy.

I’ve collected some more cable knitting patterns for you to enjoy, and learn how to count rows in your cables so you can easily keep track of where your cable turns need to be with this tip. And if you want to learn how to make cables without using a cable needle, you can learn how to do that from this video.

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

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