Lace Cable Scarf in Noro Tsubame - 16757 - Downloadable PDF

Lace Cable Scarf in Noro Tsubame – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

This Lace Cable Scarf is an intermediate-level knitting pattern published by Noro, available as a downloadable PDF. The design produces a beautifully textured scarf that combines two of knitting's most elegant stitch families — lace and cables — into a single, cohesive accessory. The finished piece showcases the naturally variegated, hand-dyed colorways that Noro Tsubame yarn is celebrated for, allowing the color transitions to play across both the openwork lace sections and the raised cable motifs.

Finished Dimensions

The scarf is designed to be generously proportioned for warmth and visual impact:

• Without fringe: 70 x 11 in / 178 x 28 cm
• With fringe: 104 x 11 in / 264 x 28 cm

The optional fringe adds considerable length, making the scarf a dramatic statement piece when worn. The 11-inch width ensures the scarf is substantial enough to double as a light wrap or cowl-style accessory.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 2 x 200g balls of Noro Tsubame in #10
• Needles: One pair of US 9 / 5.5mm straight needles
• Additional needles: Two US 9 / 5.5mm double-pointed needles for working I-cords

Noro Tsubame is a DK weight yarn, and its long color repeat hand-dyeing technique means each skein transitions through multiple hues organically. This makes it particularly well suited to textured stitch patterns, where the color movement adds an extra layer of visual interest without competing with the stitch definition.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is rated intermediate, meaning knitters should be comfortable with a range of techniques beyond basic knit and purl. The combination of lace and cable work in a single project makes this an excellent skill-building pattern for those looking to advance their knitting repertoire.

Lace Techniques

Lace knitting creates decorative openwork fabric through the strategic pairing of yarn-overs with decreases. The overall stitch count remains consistent row to row, but the interplay of holes and solid stitches produces an airy, elegant texture. Key lace-related techniques referenced in this pattern include:

• Yarn-overs to create intentional eyelets and openwork sections
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) — a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise one at a time, then knitting them together through the front loops
• Slip, slip, purl (ssp) — the purl-side equivalent, worked by slipping two stitches purlwise and purling them together
• Purlwise insertion — inserting the needle into a stitch as if to purl, used in various decrease and slip-stitch maneuvers

Cable Techniques

Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to create twisted, rope-like or braided motifs that stand out in relief against the background fabric. Cables are typically worked with the aid of a cable needle or, for experienced knitters, without one. The inclusion of cables alongside lace in this pattern creates a rich textural contrast between the open, airy lace sections and the dense, sculptural cable panels.

I-Cord

The pattern requires two US 9 / 5.5mm double-pointed needles specifically for working I-cord. I-cord is a narrow, tubular knitted cord produced by repeatedly knitting a small number of stitches on double-pointed needles without turning the work. In scarf patterns, I-cord is commonly used to create neat, polished fringe ties, edging details, or decorative trim elements that give the finished piece a professional, refined appearance.

Additional Techniques and Terminology

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