Scarf and Shawl Knitting Patterns

Knitting Chunky Braided Cable Scarf Free Pattern

Anonymous September 06, 2026

Materials

  • Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
  • Needles: Size US 13 (9.0 mm) knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

  • K: Knit
  • P: Purl
  • C8F: Slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, K4, then K4 from cable needle
  • C8B: Slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, K4, then K4 from cable needle

Pattern

  1. Cast on 32 stitches.
  2. Rows 1-4: *K2, P2* across.
  3. Row 5 (Cable Row): *C8F* four times.
  4. Rows 6-14: *K2, P2* across.
  5. Row 15 (Cable Row): *C8B* four times.
  6. Repeat rows 1-15 until the scarf measures approximately 60 inches or desired length.
  7. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all ends with the tapestry needle and block the scarf to open up the cables and set the stitches.