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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Needlework | Faux Cable Infinity Scarf Pattern
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Faux Cable Infinity Scarf Pattern

Author by Amanda Davis on February 7, 2023 Updated on February 7, 2023

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This relatively simple knitting pattern makes a big impact, and don’t let the cable fool you. This is a faux cable pattern, that is done without the intimidating cable needle but still looks amazing. This also makes a great gift idea for everyone on your list, including yourself!

Knit your own infinity scarf with this free faux infinity scarf pattern. Learn to make your own scarf to keep you warm and cozy this winter.


 

Faux Cable Infinity Scarf Pattern

If you’re looking for that perfect scarf or cowl to carry you through the winter season, while it sounds a bit cliché, you really need look no further.  I’ve created this super soft infinity scarf that can be worn as a scarf, a cowl, and even a head wrap.  The striking ‘cable’ infinity scarf pattern really leaves an impression, and given that this uses big yarn and big needles, it works up pretty quick also, providing that instant gratification that makes us all so happy.

RELATED: Make your own Knit Bath Mat with these simple to follow directions!

About Evelyn Nemcsok

Evelyn created this beautiful infinity scarf pattern. She is the incredibly funny, quirky and brilliant mind behind the blog Knits’ End. When not tangled up in yarn Evelyne can be found in the garden or at the library.

Free infinity scarf pattern. Make this faux cable infinity scarf for yourself or give it as a gift. It's soft and fluffy and beautiful!

Faux Cabled Infinity Scarf Pattern

This infinity scarf is made with two strands of bulky yarn held together throughout.

Cabling in knitting is simply knitting the stitches out of order, or rearranging them as they are knitted.  Often this is done by moving a number of stitches to a cable needle, knitting the next couple of stitches, and then knitting those stitches that you had set aside on the cable needle – and all sorts of variations can be done on that basic concept.

Faux cable infinity scarf pattern

The left twist and the right twist stitches are similar in principle, and perhaps easier, or less intimidating anyway, without the extra tool to get tangled up in.  Read a little further below for an explanation on how to work the left and right twists.

Notes

Rated: Easy +

The Gauge for this project is 8 sts x 8 rows = 4”x 4” in pattern

Materials

  • Bulky Yarn (two 3.5 oz balls)
  • Size 13 mm knitting needles
  • Darning needle
  • Scissors

Skills Used

  • Cast on
  • Knit
  • Purl
  • Left Twist
  • Right Twist
  • Bind Off

For more on casting on, knitting and purling, check out this How To Knit Series complete with videos and everything to help you through.

Left Twist = Knit into the back of the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.

Left Twist = Knit into the back of the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.

Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.

Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.

When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Lt).

When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Lt).

Right Twist = Knit the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.

Right Twist = Knit the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.

Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.

Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.

When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Rt)

When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Rt)

Faux Cabled Infinity Scarf Pattern

Directions

Directions are given for a scarf that will fit an average adult.

  • CO 26 stitches
  • Row 1: K2, *P4, K2; repeat from * to end of row
  • Row 2: P2, *Lt, Rt, P2; repeat from * to end of row
  • Repeat rows 1 & 2 until scarf measures 4.5’ .
  • Bind off and secure the last stitch.
  • Cut yarn leaving about 18”
  • Sew the cast on edge to the bind off edge.
Sew the cast on edge to the bind off edge.
infinity scarf pattern - Finish off you crocheted infinity scarf

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Make a beautiful infinity scarf, free knitted pattern!

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Faux Cable Infinity Scarf Pattern

Knit your own infinity scarf with this free faux cable infinity scarf pattern. Learn to make your own infinity scarf to keep you warm and cozy this winter.
Age Group: Adult Crafts
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • Bulky Yarn 2 3.5 oz balls
  • Size 13 mm knitting needles
  • Darning needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

  • CO 26 stitches
  • Row 1: K2, *P4, K2; repeat from * to end of row
  • Row 2: P2, *Lt, Rt, P2; repeat from * to end of row
  • Repeat rows 1 & 2 until scarf measures 4.5’ .
  • Bind off and secure the last stitch.
  • Cut yarn leaving about 18”
  • Sew the cast on edge to the bind off edge.

Expert Tips & FAQs

  • Left Twist = Knit into the back of the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.
  • Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.
  • When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Lt).
  • Right Twist = Knit the second stitch on your left needle, without slipping the finished stitch off.
  • Next, knit the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would.
  • When you slip off the completed first stitch, slip off the completed second stitch at the same time (Rt)

This post originally appeared here on Nov. 15, 2016.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Polly says

    September 24, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Hi there,

    Are your needles US or UK size?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 3, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      The needle size is listed in millimeters as that is universal. The needles stated in this pattern are 13 mm (metric), and the US equivalent would be a size 17.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Ogilvie says

    September 3, 2018 at 4:55 am

    since there is no such thing as a “13mm” needle, would you recommend going up or down in needle size? would 12.75 be sufficient or should we go to a 15mm?

    Reply
    • Evelyne says

      September 3, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      HI! The 12.75 mm would be adequate :)

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    October 2, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Hi, this may be a silly question but do you just knit as normal but use two strands of wool as one?

    Reply
    • Lisa Ogilvie says

      September 3, 2018 at 4:52 am

      Yes, this is what is known as a double stranded pattern.

      Reply
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