Cabled Scarf and Knit Beanie Set

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approximately 400 yards for scarf and 200 yards for beanie) in a dark gray color
• US size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles for both scarf and beanie
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st = stitch
• k2tog = knit two together
• p2tog = purl two together
• cable = follow your cable stitch pattern (e.g., C4F = 4 stitches front cable)
• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on

Scarf Instructions:

1. Cast on 40 stitches using the long tail method.
2. Row 1: *k4, p4; repeat from * to end of row.
3. Row 2: *p4, k4; repeat from * to end of row.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your scarf measures approximately 8 inches wide.
5. Begin cable pattern: Follow your desired cable pattern, working over 12 stitches; rest will remain in ribbing or plain. Continue until scarf measures 60 inches long.
6. On the last row, switch back to ribbing for 4 rows to finish.
7. Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.

Beanie Instructions:

1. Cast on 80 stitches using long tail method.
2. Row 1: *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
3. Work in ribbing for 4 inches until it fits snugly around your head.
4. Begin the crown decrease: Row 1: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row (60 sts).
5. Row 2: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row (40 sts).
6. Row 3: *k2tog; repeat from * to end of row (20 sts).
7. Row 4: *k2tog; repeat from * to end of row (10 sts).
8. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
9. Weave in all ends and enjoy your warm beanie!