You’re going to love the Cable Crochet Scarf, it’s thick & keeps you warm.
This oversized crochet shawl is perfect for winter & has beautiful crochet cables.
As with any scarf, it can be made in any length & you can easily adjust it.
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The Yarn
The Cable Crochet Scarf was made with a yarn from Lion Brand Yarn called Wool-Ease Chunky, which unfortunately was discontinued.
The yarn was 80% acrylic & 20 % wool & it is great to crochet with.
Lion Brand has now a new yarn called Hue+Me which is very similar.
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It’s that time of year again, it’s so cold outside!
Who doesn’t love having a beautiful oversized crochet scarf to wear? The Cable Crochet Scarf is made with just that in mind.
What’s so great about this crochet scarf is the fact that the special stitches like the crochet cables gives it a classic yet beautiful look. While the yarn & size makes it super comfortable.
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About The Pattern
If you’re looking to make a warm, cozy & oversized crochet scarf, the Cable Crochet Scarf is perfect for you. It’s quick to make & works up beautifully.
The crochet cables makes it look amazing, all you need to know is how to crochet cables crossing both behind & in front of your work.
The crochet cable scarf can be made as long as you’d like & you’re guaranteed coziness with this crochet oversized scarf.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 8 mm / US: L – 11 / UK: 0
Hook I used: Waves Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarns – Wool-Ease Chunky.
Yarn amount used:
3 skeins / 420 g / 420 m / 460 yds
Yarn characteristics:
- 5 Bulky yarn weight
- 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
Other Materials Needed
- Tapestry Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Gauge
Measured with half double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
9 stitches & 8 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
PATTERN Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 29 cm / 11.4 inches
Lenght: 141 cm / 55.5 inches
SIZE Notes
- Pattern is written for just one size.
Size Adjustments
- Make the scarf wider by adding extra stitches before you start row 1.
- Make the scarf narrower by reducing the number of stitches you make before you start row 1.
- Make the scarf longer or shorter by adding or reducing the number of rows you crochet.
Note: Any size adjustments affects yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested
Abbreviations
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch = chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- prev= previous
- sk= skip
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
You will need to use the chain, the foundation single crochet, double crochet stitch, half double crochet stitch, the front post double crochet stitch & the back post double crochet stitch.
Foundation Single Crochet (FSC)
Written description:
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev “chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook. Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1 st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc):
Written description:
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Back Post Double Crochet Stitch (BPdc):
Written description:
Yo, insert your hook from back to front between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the back again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Video tutorial for FPdc & BPdc
Cable Crossing:
Cable crossing to the left or in front (cableL):
Sk 2 st, FPdc 1 in 3rd st, FPdc 1 in 4th st, go back to work in the skipped stitches, make the next 2 st in front of the 2 FPdc you just made: FPdc 1 in 1st sk st, FPdc 1 in 2nd sk st.
Cable crossing to the right or behind (cableR):
Sk 2 st, FPdc1 in 3rd st, FPdc in 4th st, go back to work in the skipped sts, make the next 2 st behind the 2 FPdc you just made: FPdc 1 in 1st sk st, FPdc 1 in 2nd sk st.
You’ll follow this instruction for the 4 cable stitches in the middle of the scarf, marked “cableL“ or “cableR”, starting on row 3.
Cable Crochet Scarf Instructions
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