Patterns : Reversible Cables, Easy knitting patterns

Remy Reversible Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:19:17 GMT

An easy scarf with reversible cables, worked in an alpaca yarn. Working the cable charts is fun as you watch different patterns appear on each side of the scarf.

Designer Anne Kuo Lukito
Size 8" wide and 66" long, after blocking
Yarn Zitron Cambio (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #603 all natural sand, 6 skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 30 sts and 16 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib, blocked
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Pale Skies Cowl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:17:17 GMT

A scarf with reversible cables that can button into a cowl or moebius. The charts are easy to follow, and the alpaca yarn is fun to work with.

Designer Sarah Barbour
Size 6½" wide and 68" long
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri alpaca, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #411 cloud, 4 skeins
Gauge 32 sts of cable patt = 3¼" wide on larger needles
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• Six ¾" buttons