The scarf is a must have accessory for winter in the US. It not only completes the look of any attire but provides warmth as well. The art of dressing is evolving with time and so do certain traditional wearable accessories such as a scarf. The KnitCrate Company has released a design pattern for the scarf in January 2020. This design was named Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern.
The Knitting industry has taken a very steep increase in recent years. Many knitting companies have come into the market providing Yarn Subscription Boxes to knitters in the US. The KnitCrate was one such company that used to deliver a bundled box of knitting essentials directly at the door-steps of knitters who had subscribed for their service. The Yarn Box deliveries were made on a monthly basis and delivered yarn skeins, knitting and crochet design patterns to their subscribers.
Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern
The Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern involves knitting 7 inches wide and 71 inches long scarf. This modern design is so trendy and yet seems so timeless because of its simple pattern. Its classic appearance makes it so versatile and can be worn with any outfit and its comfort is suitable for any season. This Braided Bridge Cable Scarf is taken up as a knitting project then it can be a great choice as well. It is a very simple pattern and can be easily knitted by any knitting beginner.
It is a very good option to try on with daily outfits and can be a go to choice for scarf lovers. The merino wool yarn fiber and colors are so aesthetically pleasing and sober for anyone. It is a unisex design pattern and is a very apt gift for scarf loving friends and family members. It can be a great knitting pattern to learn the cables scarf making. The Braided Bridge Cable Scarf isn’t a chunky or lacy scarf but just a modest, temperate and easy to match scarf suitable for all season wearing. The knitting project can be easily pursued using the step by step knitting guide.
Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern Quick Overview
| Title Name | Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern |
| Associated Company | KnitCrate |
| Launched in | January 2020 |
| Knitting Artist | Hortense at Knitting with Chopsticks |
| Size | Width and Length – 7 by 71 inches or 18 by 180 centimeters |
| Suitable for | Both Men and Women |
| Knitting Needles Size | 4.5 mm or US 7 |
| Required Yarn | Two 100 grams skeins of merino wool yarn worsted |
| Additional Tools | Tapestry Needles for weaving the ends |
Braided Bridge Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern Guide
The materials needed for Braided Bridge Cable Scarf knitting pattern includes:
- Firstly the knitting needles of size 4.5 mm or US 7;
- Also tapestry needle that will be required to weave the ending pattern of the scarf;
- Most importantly a superior quality yarn of merino wool, 2 skeins yarn (100g each) and color can be any of the available that suits best to your liking.
The step by step guidelines are presented now that can be followed for knitting the Braided Bridge Cable Scarf:
- Begin by casting 38 stitches using the knitting needles;
- Make 2 Purls and 2 Knits repeat across then 2 Purls in first row;
- Knit Across in second row;
- Now repeat two similar rows as before and do it up to fifteen rows, this concludes the main part of the scarf;
- Now knit across in first row;
- Make 13 Knits, 12 Purls and then again 13 Knits in second row;
- Repeat the two previous rows two more times up till the sixth row;
- Make 13 Knits, 3 Stitches on cable needle and now hold it in the back then 3 Knits from left needle followed by 2 Stitches from cable needle, now make 3 Stitches on cable needle and now hold it in the front then 3 Knits from left needle followed by 2 Stitches from cable needle, 13 Knits in the seventh row;
- Make 13 Knits, 12 Purls and then again 13 Knits in eight row;
- Now repeat first and second row thrice;
- And keep repeating till the scarf reaches 63 inches of length;
- For finishing the scarf add a ribbing edge by making 2 Purls and 2 Knits and then repeat across followed by 2 Purls in first row, Knit across in second row and repeat the two rows till fifth row;
- Now do cast off followed by weaving the ends of the scarf;
- To complete the scarf apply wet blocking which will tension out and flatten the cable, this process of blocking is required for evening out the knits and to adjust the length and width of the scarf;
- Now the scarf will achieve its final dimensions.
This is the final product i.e. the Braided Bridge Cable Scarf. It seems like a pretty straight forward design and is rather easy to knit. However, knitters can make tweaks and reimagine the scarf as per their liking. They can introduce new elements to the design in whichever manner they think will make the scarf more than what it already is. Further, here are certain tips that can be adopted for better knitting experience:
- The knitter can use either two identical skeins or different ones for mixing the pattern in terms of colors or fiber. Alternate use of skeins can really make the scarf unique as per the knitter’s liking;
- The knitter can use color block effect by switching between varying yarn skeins;
- The length and width of the scarf can also be altered by adding or removing stitches in any side of the scarf.
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