Chunky Cable Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern

Here’s a chunky cable infinity scarf knitting pattern to satisfy all your warm & cozy knitting needs.

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Are you searching for a simple yet stylish, cozy yet cute knitting pattern to knit for a gift?

Infinity scarves make great gifts because one size fits most and it’s relatively easy to substitute any yarn.

Just play around with the yarn that you have using different needle sizes to make sure that the stitches aren’t too tight or too loose, you want them to be somewhere in the middle… just perfect.

If you’re using a thinner yarn, then the infinity scarf will be narrower and if you’re using a thicker yarn, your infinity scarf will be wider.

About the Pattern

This infinity scarf is knitted flat like a scarf. The cast-on edge is the width and you just keep knitting until you’re happy with the length and then you sew the cast-on edge & bind-off edges together to create a loop, which makes it an infinity scarf.

If you’re a brave beginner knitter, you can knit this! There are tons of cable videos to watch on YouTube, you got this! It’s a pretty easy pattern even though it has cables.

However, if you’re like me and afraid of cables (I knitted for a whole year before I worked up the courage to try cable knitting.) that’s okay too! I encourage you to just watch the videos to see how it’s done and one day you might be ready to take the leap into cable knitting.

• Available Sizes: One
• Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
• Pattern Language: English
• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
• PDF Format: Printer Friendly

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

• Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
• Knit & Purl Stitches
• Cable Stitch
• Sew Seam

Yarn & Substitutions

• Yarn Weight: Super Bulky Yarn
• Yardage: 295 – 300 yards (270 – 274 meters)
• Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Oatmeal

I like using LBT&Q because it’s affordable, squishy & durable. Plus, using super bulky yarn makes for a quick knitting project. Which is great for my short attention span! ;) Also, it’s a wool & acrylic fiber blend, which I think is what makes it warmer and more durable than other options.

Alternative Yarn Suggestions:
Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick which is 100% recycled polyester.

Lion Brand HomeTown Yarn which is a 100% acrylic yarn. I’ve used this yarn before and it works interchangeably with LB Thick & Quick.

If looking for other substitutes, I recommend checking out YarnSub.com for other yarn options. They’re an excellent resource!

I wrote about other super bulky and not so super bulky yarns that you can read more about yarn alternatives & substitutions here.

Needles & Notions

• Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Straight Knitting Needles
• Cable Needle or DPN
• Removable Stitch Markers (optional)

Gauge (after steaming)

• 11 STS & 9 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the cable pattern below

Measurements

• Measurements, after steaming & seaming: 11″ wide x 38″ (28cm x 97cm)
• Weight: 1lb 0.9oz (475g)

How wide should an infinity scarf be? For a chunky knit infinity scarf I really like it wide, so 11-12″ is great. It gives you a lot more squishiness to cozy up in and technically it provides more protection from the wind, so you stay warmer.

How long should an infinity scarf be? For this knit infinity scarf pattern, because it’s wide and chunky, I wanted to make sure it was long enough to be comfortable around my neck and drape down in front for more warmth.

At 5’9″, I found 36-40″ to be a good range for length. However, if your shorter, you might want to knit yours shorter and if you’re taller, knit it longer, depending on your style.

Oh so many variables and one of the reasons I love knitting so much! I get to customize my clothes to fit my body and my style. ;) 👊

Notes

• Not reversible.
• The cast-on edge is the width.
• Knit using the cable knit stitch.
• Knit flat like a scarf and then seamed together to create a circle.

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
C6F – cable6front – transfer 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches

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What’s the Difference Between a Cowl and an Infinity Scarf?

A cowl is typically a smaller loop, or circle, wrapped once around your neck.

An infinity scarf is a long loop that you twist, making it look like the infinity sign, and then wrap twice around your neck.

What Exactly is an Infinity Scarf?

An infinity scarf is just a long scarf with the ends sewn together, making a loop. If you can knit a scarf, then you can knit an infinity scarf!

The infinity scarf makes a warm, stylish winter accessory and a great way to change up your style in a flash.

This chunky knit infinity scarf is not only stylish but also cozy to wear during fall, winter and spring, so you get a lot of bang for your buck!

Yup, that’s it!

So, let’s get started!

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Free Pattern Instructions

Knit flat, row-by-row using straight needles.

CO 30 STS, using the long-tail cast-on method

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (WS): P2, K2 *P6, K2* P6, K2, P2
Rows 2, 4, 6 (RS): P4 *K6, P2* K6, P4
Row 8 (RS): P4 *C6F, P2* C6F, P4

Rows 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 (WS): P2, K2 *P6, K2* P6, K2, P2
Rows 10, 12, 14, 16, (RS): P4 *K6, P2* K6, P4
Row 18 (RS): P4 *C6F, P2* C6F, P4

Repeat rows 9-18, 17 more times, for a total of 18 cables, or until desired length.

Expert tip #1: A trick I like to use is placing a removable stitch marker on the cable stitch, so I know when to knit the next cable. This saves a lot of time and guess work!

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (WS): P2, K2 *P6, K2* P6, K2, P2
Rows 2, 4, 6 (RS): P4 *K6, P2* K6, P4
Row 8 (RS): BO in all knit stitch

Expert tip #2: For this knit infinity scarf pattern I steamed it before I bound-off so I could try it on and see if I like the fit before I went past the point of no return. ;) I wanted it to fit relaxed because I don’t like anything tight against my neck. This extra step takes a little more time, but way worth it in the end!

Expert tip #3: Bind-off a little on the tight side to help keep the seam from flaring out.

To End:
Steam block, if desired.
Lay flat to dry.
Sew the CO & BO edges together.
Weave in the ends.

Steam Blocking

I’d like to state for the record… I’m not a fan of blocking. Period.

However, this scarf was a completely different scarf after I steamed it. The stitches and cables relaxed and it lengthened, so it wasn’t tight around my neck and I absolutely fell in love with this hand knit infinity scarf by me! You’ll feel a whole other level of pride. “I made this!“

Print this Pattern

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That way you can have lifetime access to it and download it to any device and view it from anywhere, without ads {and the pattern might not be around forever}.

The ads on this website make it possible for me to offer the patterns for free, that way you can try it before you buy it. :)

Thank you so much for your support and joining me on this wonderful knitting journey!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your support and joining me on this wonderful knitting journey!

I really hope you love your new chunky cable knit infinity scarf as much as I do!
Happy knitting!

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