Cozy Cable Hooded Scarf

This beautifully textured Cable Hooded Scarf is perfect for keeping warm during cold winter days. It features a combination of cabling and soft garter stitches that create a stylish yet functional accessory for both kids and adults. Follow the detailed instructions below to make your own!

Materials:

• Chunky weight yarn (approximately 300 yards) in a gray color
• Size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles
• Size 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, 24-inch length
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical for this project, but make sure to check to achieve desired size.

Abbreviations:

• CO = Cast On
• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• PM = Place Marker
• K2tog = Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• C4B = Cable 4 Back (crosses 4 stitches towards the back)
• C4F = Cable 4 Front (crosses 4 stitches towards the front)

Instructions:

Hooded Scarf Body:

1. CO 120 stitches using circular needles.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.
3. Work in garter stitch (K every round) for the first 10 rows.
4. Begin Cable Pattern:
   • Row 11-12: K all stitches.
   • Row 13: K4, (C4F, K4) repeat to end.
   • Row 14: K all stitches.
   • Row 15: K4, (C4B, K4) repeat to end.
   • Row 16: K all stitches.
5. Repeat Rows 11-16 until your scarf measures 36 inches in length.
6. When you reach the desired length, work in garter stitch for the last 10 rows.
7. BO all stitches loosely.

Hood:

1. Using the remaining stitches, pick up 40 stitches along the top edge of the scarf.
2. Join in the round. K all stitches for 4 rows.
3. Begin cable pattern for hood:
   • Row 1: K4, (C4F, K4) repeat to end.
   • Row 2: K all stitches.
   • Row 3: K4, (C4B, K4) repeat to end.
   • Row 4: K all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1-4 until the hood measures 12 inches from the join.
5. When the hood is complete, BO all stitches loosely.

Finishing:

1. Using a tapestry needle, weave in all ends neatly.
2. Block as necessary to even out stitches and enhance the cable design.

Your Cozy Cable Hooded Scarf is now complete! Enjoy wearing it on chilly days or gifting it to someone special!