This Meadow Vine Reversible Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern creates a beautiful interlocking design inspired by nature.
This full-sized adult scarf is knitted in chunky yarn with alternating rope cable columns that display equally on both sides. However you wear your scarf, the interwoven cable texture will be visible.
Find your free knitting instructions further down on this page. You may also purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern in my Studio Knit Pattern Shop.
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Knitted Scarf Project Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
Here’s an intermediate-level project for knitters comfortable with cable techniques.
Scarf Size
This pattern creates a one-size adult knitted scarf.
- Unblocked: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide and 70 inches (178 cm) long
- Blocked: 7 inches (18 cm) wide and 76 inches (193 cm) long
Knitted Flat and Bottom-Up
This scarf pattern is a rectangular shape knitted flat on straight needles bottom-up from the cast-on edge.
Swatch Gauge
Knitting Gauge (unblocked):
24 stitches and 16 rows = 4 x 4 inches in the Vine Cable Stitch Pattern (see below)
Since this is a one-size accessory, I personally feel that getting the correct gauge is not imperative. However, you may create your gauge swatch if desired, adjusting as needed.
Active Time to Complete
I estimate this pattern takes approximately 24 to 32 hours to complete.
Want to knit it faster? You may adjust your length and/or width accordingly if desired. Additionally, you may modify this pattern with different yarn weights and appropriately sized knitting needles.
Printable Knitting Pattern (ad-free)
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Knitting Supplies
Yarn: Bulky Weight #5
Yardage: 400 – 440 yards (366 – 402 m)
Feel free to select any fiber and colors of your choice.
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Suggested: Malabrigo Chunky, color 037 Lettuce (uses 4 of the 104-yard skeins) available at these online yarn shops.
Substitution #1: Cascade 128 Superwash, color Moss
Substitution #2: Lion Brand Yarn Hue & Me Bulky Yarn, color Fatigues
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Knitting Needles: 10.5 US (6.5 mm) 10″ or longer
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Cable Needle
Blocking Mats and T-Pins (optional)
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Knitting Techniques
The full video tutorial demonstrates all knitting techniques.
- CO = Cast On Long Tail
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- 4/4R = Right Crossing Reversible Cable
- 4/4L = Left Crossing Reversible Cable
- Cast Off
- Weave in Yarn Tails
- * * = Repeat Pattern Between Asterisks
Reversible Cable Pattern Design
- This Meadow Vine texture is a reversible pattern, with both sides looking identical.
- Similar to my recent reversible cable ribbles in 1×1 Rib, we are knitting this project up in the 2×2 Rib Stitch.
Interlocking Cable Design
- We are knitting 5 columns of 4/4 cable ropes.
- Columns 1, 3, and 5 are knit with a 4/4 Right Crossing cable.
- Columns 2 and 4 are knit with a 4/4 Left Crossing cable.
Knitting Instructions Step-by-Step
Step 1: Cast On
Cast on 40 stitches onto your needle with the long-tail method.
Step 2: Set-Up Rows
To begin your scarf, knit 8 rows in the 2×2 Rib Stitch.
All Rows: * K2, P2 *
Step 3: Reversible Meadow Vine Cable Rows
4/4R: Right Crossing Reversible Cable
- Slip 4 stitches and hold to the back.
- Knit 2 and Purl 2 stitches from the main needle.
- Knit 2 and Purl 2 stitches from the cable needle.
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4/4L: Left Crossing Reversible Cable
- Slip 4 stitches and hold to the front.
- Knit 2 and Purl 2 stitches from the main needle.
- Knit 2 and Purl 2 stitches from the cable needle.
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Vine Cable Stitch Pattern
Row 1: * K2, P2 *
Row 2: * K2, P2 *
Row 3: 4/4R, K2, P2, K2, P2, 4/4R, K2, P2, K2, P2, 4/4R
Row 4: * K2, P2 *
Row 5: * K2, P2 *
Row 6: * K2, P2 *
Row 7: K2, P2, K2, P2, 4/4L, K2, P2, K2, P2, 4/4L, K2, P2, K2, P2
Row 8: * K2, P2 *
Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your scarf measures 67.5″ from the cast-on edge, ending at Row 4.
Step 4: Final Rows
To finish your scarf, knit 9 rows in the 2×2 Rib Stitch.
All Rows: * K2, P2 *
Step 5: Cast Off All Stitches
As I did in my samples, you may keep it simple and cast off in the standard way. Alternatively, you may wish to cast off in-pattern for 2×2 ribbing.
Step 6: Finishing
- Cut your yarn.
- For the best results, I encourage blocking your piece. As a result, doing so allows the Meadow Vine cable texture to display beautifully, as well as creating a more pliable piece. If blocking is new to you, I suggest reviewing this great tutorial on blocking wool knitting by Brooklyn Tweed.
- Weave in all ends.
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Happy knitting to you!
