The Design
“One big, luscious, lofty cable.”
One big, luscious, lofty cable, in a reversible rib so it's just as gorgeous on both sides. Wrap the shorter version various ways with a pin or a big button. We sewed two tweedy buttons together back-to-back for a jumbo 'cuff link' and buttoned them through the holes created by the cable twist. You can share the long, handsome muffler with a man if you like.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Neck wrap: Approx. 7 x 30" / 18 x 76cm.
Scarf: Approx. 7 x 80" / 18 x 203 cm.
YARN
Neck wrap: Shown lower left and center: 2 skeins (153 yds / 140m each), Color 828. Or approx. 300 yds / 274m of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn held double throughout.
Scarf: Shown lower right: 6 skeins (153 yds/140m each), Color 866. Or approx. 900 yds / 823m of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn held double throughout.
NEEDLES
US 13 (9mm), or size to obtain gauge.
Large cable needle.
GAUGE
Approx. 18 sts = 4" / 10cm in K1⁄P1 ribbing, not stretched, yarn held double.
Photo Notes: Nora wears a Churchmouse Classics 'Ribbed Pencil Skirt' in addition to the neck wrap. Shown in 32" length, knit in Simply Shetland Lambswool and Cashmere, Color 190.
KNITTER'S NOTES
Because of the reversibility of this piece, use a locking marker to mark the right side of your work. You'll be able to keep your place at a glance—and we're all trying to get better at reading our knitting! In that vein, notice that you're always putting an even number of stitches onto your cable needle, in knit and purl pairs.
This piece really is luxurious. If you substitute a yarn, make sure it has some loft and 'squeezability'. While you're knitting, don't forget to stop every once in a while to give your work a hug. Yum!
