Cable Scarf and Hat with Fur Pompom in Schachenmayr Universa - S7548 - Downloadable PDF

Cable Scarf and Hat with Fur Pompom in Schachenmayr Universa – Pattern S7548

This downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr, design reference S7548, presents a coordinating set of two knitted accessories: a long cable scarf and a matching hat finished with a decorative fur pompom. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is worked in Schachenmayr Universa, a versatile DK weight yarn. Both pieces are designed to be worn together as a cohesive cold-weather set, combining classic cable texture with a touch of playful luxury in the pompom trim.

The Cable Scarf

The scarf is a generously long accessory, worked to approximately 170 cm in length, making it suitable for wrapping, draping, or tucking into a coat. It is cast on with 37 stitches and constructed flat, back and forth in rows.

Techniques and Construction

• Flat knitting worked in rows throughout
• Cable knitting forming the central decorative panel
• An 8-row repeat forms the basis of the stitch pattern, worked continuously for the full length
• Stitches are cast off at the end and all yarn ends are woven in to finish

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch (kraus rechts) – worked over 5 stitches on each side edge, creating a firm, non-curling border
• Rib stitch – a 2-stitch purl, 2-stitch knit alternating rib panel of 16 stitches, adding textural interest between the borders and the cable
• Cable panel – a 9-stitch cable column worked in purl stitches (links), creating a bold rope-like cable running the full length of the scarf
• Selvedge stitches (edge stitches) on each side for a neat finish

Gauge

The scarf gauge is 31 stitches and 33 rows to 10 x 10 cm, reflecting the denser fabric created by the cable and mixed stitch pattern.

The Cable Hat with Fur Pompom

The matching hat is a more complex construction, beginning with a knitted brim band worked flat and then joined into a ring, from which stitches are picked up to work the body of the hat in the round. It is finished at the crown with decreases and topped with a fur pompom for a fashionable, cozy look.

Techniques and Construction

• Flat knitting for the brim band, worked over 16 stitches for 54 cm (184 rows) using the cable stitch pattern from the chart
• The short ends of the brim band are seamed together to form a ring, creating a structured cabled headband-style brim
• Picking up stitches along the long cable-edge side of the brim – 114 stitches are picked up and distributed across a set of double-pointed needles
• Knitting in the round on a double-pointed needle set, with stitches distributed as 28/29/28/29 across four needles
• The hat body is worked in the basic pattern (Grundmuster) for 19 pattern repeats
• Crown shaping decreases begin after 14 cm total height, using a series of purl two together (2 M links zusammenstricken) decreases worked in stages to taper the crown smoothly
• Decreases are worked in multiple rounds, reducing from 114 stitches down to 95 stitches, then to 76 stitches, and continuing further until the crown is fully closed