Cyclamen Cable Scarf in Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky - Downloadable PDF

Cyclamen Cable Scarf in Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky

What Is Being Made

The Cyclamen Cable Scarf is a knitted accessory designed by Julie Turjoman that measures 12 inches wide by 72 inches long. This is a giftable scarf featuring dramatic cables worked up the center of the piece for visual impact and texture. The design is worked flat on straight needles, making it an accessible project for those new to cable work.

Yarn and Materials

This scarf is crafted using Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky, a yarn composed of 100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool. The yarn is available in the color 014 Burgundy for this design. The superwash treatment makes this scarf an easy-care garment suitable for regular washing, and the extra fine merino provides softness ideal for a scarf worn close to the skin.

The project requires 8 balls of Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky (each ball is 100g / 55 yards). An optional ninth skein may be needed if you choose to add fringe to the finished scarf.

Needles required are US 13 (9 mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include stitch markers, a cable needle for manipulating stitches, and a large tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.

Techniques Used

The Cyclamen scarf employs cable knitting as its primary decorative technique. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, which produces the twisted, rope-like texture that runs vertically up the center of the scarf. This technique adds both visual drama and dimensional texture to the finished piece.

The scarf is worked flat, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round. This flat construction makes the project straightforward to execute and allows for easy pattern reading and stitch counting.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern uses a Cable Pattern that is worked throughout the body of the scarf. The construction begins with a setup section: stitches are cast on using the Long-Tail method, then 6 rows of knit stitches are worked flat to create a simple edge. During the final setup row, 2 stitches are increased evenly across to prepare for the cable pattern. The cable pattern then begins and is worked for the length of the scarf.

The gauge for this project is 12½ stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches when worked in the cable pattern and blocked to finished dimensions. Achieving proper gauge is important for the scarf to reach its intended finished measurements of 12 inches wide by 72 inches long.

Difficulty Level and Speed

The Cyclamen Cable Scarf is rated as Adventurous Beginner difficulty. While cable work might seem advanced, this pattern is designed to be approachable for knitters who are ready to move beyond basic stitches but are still building their skills. The super bulky yarn weight means the project works up with lightning speed, allowing you to complete a substantial 72-inch scarf relatively quickly despite the cable detail.

The combination of large needles, thick yarn, and straightforward flat construction makes this an ideal project for practicing cable techniques without the complexity of working in the round or managing multiple stitch patterns simultaneously.