Scarf Patterns?

[glinda]

Hello!

I'm seeking the wisdom, experience of the comm, with regard to scarf patterns. A few months ago when I was up on Shetland I bought some Shetland (Marl) wool with the intention of making a scarf. I'm looking for a pattern for a long scarf, preferably with some sort of cable pattern (I've not done a lot of cabling - mostly only in a swatch for a jumper I never ended up making - but I enjoyed it and would like to do some more without worrying about lots of increases/decreases etc). It's been four months since I bought the wool and I've found nothing that grabbed me and suited the wool. So, if anyone has used a pattern like that they'd recommend, or knows of one that looks like it would work? Any suggestions gratefully received.

PS My knitting skill level is about Knitty 'tangy' grade.

Comments

[pinesandmaples]

The weight of the yarn is rather pertinent to questions of this nature, because a sport weight scarf will fast drive you batty.

Added: Looks like you have either Shetland Marl (chunky) or Heather Aran. The approximate yardage would also be helpful.

[glinda]

It's a 'chunky' wool it says. Shetland Marl to be precise.

[glinda]

120 metres per ball (I have two) US size 10 needles according to the label.

[pinesandmaples]

Irish Hiking Scarf

Reversible Cabled Brioche Stitch Scarf

Drifted Pearls

The problem with this plan is that cables EAT YARN. (Ribbing, ditto.) So your scarf won't be as long or squishy as you really desire. I'm sure you can get 5.5 feet, maybe even 6 of something...but this won't be an 8 foot wonder of squishy, delicious cables and yum. But it's a scarf. Start knitting and go until you run out. When you run out, that's the end.

[glinda]

Oooh those are lovely. I can live quite happily with 5-6 foot of scarf. Thank you so much. :)

[pinesandmaples]

I found more:

Palindrome

Cabled Knit Scarf with Kaya

Rambling

Braided Cable Scarf

Taos Cabled Scarf

Chunky Mochi Cable Scarf

[glinda]

Oh wow, I'm spoiled for choice now, thank you. :)

[indeliblesasha]

I was going to suggest the Irish Hiking Scarf too :D I'm working on one for my husband right now, it's very easy once you've got the rhythm.

Because it's such a basic pattern, but requires some attention it's fluffed up my skills at identifying stitches, counting rows and stitches, and I've learned to cable with an extra needle, so I consider it an all around win.

Given the yarn you want to use, if you do this one I would drop one of the cables, though, so you just have two cables, it will still be soft and full but you'll get more length. (I can help you modify the pattern if you aren't sure how :D )

[snakeling]

Have you played with the pattern advanced search on Ravelry? I've preselected cabled scarves, but you can further narrow it down if you want.

(Caution: it's addictive, and you will find yourself with too many favourites to knit in a lifetime :P)

[glinda]

*nods* I have, there's just...so much choice! I'm stuck in a happy whirl of indecision. (I think I might make the Irish Hiking Scarf...or maybe Palindrome...or...

[ghoti]

I second (third?) the Irish Hiking Scarf. And if you ever get more of the same yarn, there's a pattern for coordinating arm warmers :)

[glinda]

There are coordinating arm warmers?! That was edging into favourite position but now I'm definitely sold on it! :)

[ghoti]

ravelry link to pattern