Free knitting patterns for scarves knit with a cable border edge. Many are free. Updated 3/3/23.
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Free Patterns
Cable Colors Scarf or Cowl
Scarf or cowl bordered with 6 row repeat rope cable. Knit flat so you can seam to make a cowl or leave flat as a scarf. Great showcase for multicolored yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns
Cable Edge Scarf
Easy garter stitch scarf bordered with 12 row repeat braid cable. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda for Yarnspirations
Urbana Scarf
Unisex cabled scarf with a honeycomb pattern framed by cabled edge in a simple 20–row repeat. Perfect for men and women. Quick knit in Aran yarn on bigger needles. Designed by J.H. Walter for Blue Sky Fibers
More Free Patterns
Honey Comb Twist Super Scarf
An all-over cable pattern is framed by a cable braid edge in this scarf by Patons. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Patons Classic Wool Roving Yarn on Amazon (Prime available)
Toffee Scarf
8 row repeat of garter stitch scarf with cable along one edge. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne. Available English and French. Rated very easy by Ravelrers
Bias Scarf with Ribbed Cables
Lisa R. Myers designed this scarf that’s knit diagonally with cable edging.