Wilde Scarf
WILDE SCARF
Cable and Garter Rib Scarf
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
Wilde features a simple but effective cable pattern, easy to memorize but full of impact in the finished piece. It is knit flat from end to end using straight or circular needles. A slip stitch edge is used for a polished finish. Instructions are both written and charted making this pattern ideal for knitters who are new to working cables.
SIZE
Length: 62”/ 158 cm
Width: 8 ¼“/ 21 cm
YARN
Harrisville Nightshades/Daylights (DK weight) 85% Cormo Wool; 15% wool
250 yards per 100 g skein
2 skeins or 450 yards of DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Nightshades color Talk Radio
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: US 6 (4.00 mm): 24” circular or straight
Ribbing Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular or straight
Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern on Main Fabric Needle, after wet-blocking
Exact gauge is not vital. If you prefer a drapier fabric, increase your needles by one size.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES USED
Chart reading (optional)
Cabling
WILDE SCARF
Cable and Garter Rib Scarf
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
Wilde features a simple but effective cable pattern, easy to memorize but full of impact in the finished piece. It is knit flat from end to end using straight or circular needles. A slip stitch edge is used for a polished finish. Instructions are both written and charted making this pattern ideal for knitters who are new to working cables.
SIZE
Length: 62”/ 158 cm
Width: 8 ¼“/ 21 cm
YARN
Harrisville Nightshades/Daylights (DK weight) 85% Cormo Wool; 15% wool
250 yards per 100 g skein
2 skeins or 450 yards of DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Nightshades color Talk Radio
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: US 6 (4.00 mm): 24” circular or straight
Ribbing Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular or straight
Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern on Main Fabric Needle, after wet-blocking
Exact gauge is not vital. If you prefer a drapier fabric, increase your needles by one size.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES USED
Chart reading (optional)
Cabling
WILDE SCARF
Cable and Garter Rib Scarf
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
Wilde features a simple but effective cable pattern, easy to memorize but full of impact in the finished piece. It is knit flat from end to end using straight or circular needles. A slip stitch edge is used for a polished finish. Instructions are both written and charted making this pattern ideal for knitters who are new to working cables.
SIZE
Length: 62”/ 158 cm
Width: 8 ¼“/ 21 cm
YARN
Harrisville Nightshades/Daylights (DK weight) 85% Cormo Wool; 15% wool
250 yards per 100 g skein
2 skeins or 450 yards of DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Nightshades color Talk Radio
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: US 6 (4.00 mm): 24” circular or straight
Ribbing Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular or straight
Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cable pattern on Main Fabric Needle, after wet-blocking
Exact gauge is not vital. If you prefer a drapier fabric, increase your needles by one size.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES USED
Chart reading (optional)
Cabling
