Trendsetter Yarns D Me Cabled Pull Through Scarf & Pom Pom

Trendsetter Yarns D Me Cabled Pull Through Scarf & Pom Pom

Project Overview

This knitted scarf design by Barry Klein features a sophisticated pull-through construction with cable detailing and decorative pom pom finishing. The scarf is worked flat from the bottom up in a seamless construction method, creating an elegant accessory with functional design elements.

What Is Being Made

The Trendsetter Yarns D Me Cabled Pull Through Scarf is a versatile knitted accessory available in two sizes: Small measuring 12 inches wide by 45 inches long, and Large measuring 14 inches wide by 58 inches long. The distinctive pull-through design allows the scarf to be threaded through itself for secure wearing and stylish presentation. A pom pom accent completes the finished piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Bottom-Up Construction: The scarf is cast on and worked upward toward the bind-off edge, allowing for easy adjustments and length customization as yarn permits.
• Seamless Worked Flat: The entire scarf is worked flat on straight needles without seaming the body, creating a smooth, continuous fabric. Seaming is only applied during finishing to create the pull-through center opening.
• Cable Techniques: Cable 3 Back (Cable 3B) and Cable 3 Front (Cable 3F) stitches create the textured cable pattern. These involve slipping stitches to a cable needle, holding the needle to the back or front, knitting stitches from the main needle, then knitting the held stitches to create twisted rope-like textures.
• Decreasing: Strategic decreases at specific points shape the scarf and create the tapered sections necessary for the pull-through functionality.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: Created by knitting every row, garter stitch forms the border sections on each end of the scarf (12 stitches on the small size, 14 stitches on the large size). This creates a stable, textured edge that frames the cable pattern.
• Cable Stitches: Cable 3 Back and Cable 3 Front stitches create the central pattern repeat, worked over 6 stitches with purl stitches separating the cable columns for visual definition.
• Knit and Purl Stitches: The pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches to create the structured cable pattern rows and maintain fabric integrity.

Materials and Tools

This pattern uses Trendsetter Yarns Me yarn in color #323, with 100 grams of yarn per skein. The yarn weight is designated as #5902-D. Knitters will need U.S. Size #13 and Size #15 needles for different sections of the pattern, allowing for gauge adjustments and fabric manipulation. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches that form the pattern's decorative centerpiece.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 12 stitches equals 4 inches in garter stitch, measured on the Me yarn. This gauge ensures proper scarf dimensions and drape. The pattern provides instructions for both small and large sizes with specific stitch counts and finishing measurements, allowing crafters to select the appropriate size for their preference.

Pattern Construction Details

The scarf begins with 44 stitches cast on using the Size #13 needle. The first row establishes the pattern with 12 stitches of garter stitch on each end and cable pattern stitches in the center. The pattern then progresses through eight rows, with cable twists occurring on Row 5 to create the dimensional cable effect. After working 6 inches from the cast-on edge, the first set of decreases is introduced, reducing one stitch from each end. The scarf continues for an additional 3 inches before a second decrease row, further shaping the piece. The pattern continues until sufficient yarn remains for binding off in pattern. During finishing, the scarf is seamed from the cast-on edge up to the 6-inch mark and first decrease point, creating the functional pull-through center opening that defines this design.