Anyone else a fan of matching sets? I’ve never actually owned any, but I have this unrequited dream. So when I made the Twist and Shout Hat, I figured there also should be a Twist and Shout Scarf. Because, matching.
The measurements for this scarf are pretty fluid, especially in regards to length, because you can make it as long or short as you want. The width, too, has options. I made the smaller size, which is about 5.25” (13 cm) across, but I also give instructions for a wider size, which is about 7.5” (19 cm) across. If you want it even wider, simply add 16 to the number of cast on stitches. It’s up to you.
Because the size is up to you, I can’t give a definite number of skeins or yards you’ll need for this project. If you’re making the smaller size, you might be able to make it with one skein. If you’re making it longer or wider, you may want two or three. I always prefer to side with more and have some yarn left over for my stash and other projects rather than to run out midway.
Another note: if you’re making both the Twist and Shout Hat and Scarf, you may notice that the cables are at slightly different intervals. This was a mathematical necessity, due to hat length and circular vs. flat knitting. Please don’t be alarmed or dismayed—the difference is on purpose, and both are equally fun to knit.
Again, you can find the matching hat here. Enjoy the pattern!
Twist and Shout Scarf
Needle: US size 8 (5mm).
Yarns used: Loops and Threads Impeccable (weight 4 (worsted); 100% acrylic; 285 yards/127.5 grams), 1-2 skeins of Pumpkin.
Yardage: 285-500 yards (127.5-250 grams).
Gauge: 4 sts/in.
Other notions: cable needle.
Width: 5.25 in. (13 cm) or 7.5 in. (19 cm).
Pattern:
Cast on 38 (54) stitches.
Rib Border:
Rib Row 1: k2, p2, repeat to last 2 sts, k2.
Rib Row 2: p2, k2, repeat to last 2 sts, p2.
Repeat Rib Rows 1 and 2 twice more (6 rows total).
Setup:
Cable Row 1: k2, p2, *k6, p2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Cable Row 2 (and all even rows): p2, k2, *p6, k2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Repeat these two rows twice more.
Main Pattern:
Cable Row 3: k2, p2, *slip 3 sts onto cable needle, hold in back of work, k3, k3 sts from cable needle, p2, k6, p2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat Cable Row 2. Repeat Cable Rows 1 and 2 twice.
Cable Row 4: k2, p2, *k6, p2, slip 3 sts onto cable needle, hold in front of work, k3, k3 sts from cable needle, p2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat Cable Row 2. Repeat Cable Rows 1 and 2 twice.
Repeat the Main Pattern sequence until scarf is desired length.
Repeat Rib Border (6 rows).
Bind off. Sew all ends under.
