This pattern is part of the Quince & Co. "Quince and Friends" programme and a kit can be purchased through their website.
Lothian is a cabled Aran scarf, the perfect addition to any autumn or winter outfit. The delicate cables are featured in panels repeated across the length of the piece, separated by sections of reverse stockinette and twisted rib borders. The delicate cables feature twisted stitches which create an almost vine-like appearance, growing from the wide twisted rib border at either end of the scarf. The cable motif is an easily memorised 8-row repeat, making this a relaxing and uncomplicated knit.
Construction: The scarf is knit flat from end to end in one piece.
Finished Measurements: 63” [160.5 cm] x 11” [28 cm].
Yarn: Osprey by Quince & Co
(100% wool; 170yd [155m]/100g)
5 skeins Caspian 155 (undyed)
Or approximately 707 yds [645 m] of an equivalent Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn.
Needles: One pair 5mm [US 8] needles.
Gauge: 23 sts x 28 rows = 4” x 4” [10 cm x 10 cm ] in twisted ribbing knit flat, after blocking.
Notions: stitch markers, yarn needle, 2 x cable needles.
Skills used: cabling, twisted stitches, German Twisted cast-on, Icelandic bind-off.
Lothian is a cabled Aran scarf, the perfect addition to any autumn or winter outfit. The delicate cables are featured in panels repeated across the length of the piece, separated by sections of reverse stockinette and twisted rib borders. The delicate cables feature twisted stitches which create an almost vine-like appearance, growing from the wide twisted rib border at either end of the scarf. The cable motif is an easily memorised 8-row repeat, making this a relaxing and uncomplicated knit.
Construction: The scarf is knit flat from end to end in one piece.
Finished Measurements: 63” [160.5 cm] x 11” [28 cm].
Yarn: Osprey by Quince & Co
(100% wool; 170yd [155m]/100g)
5 skeins Caspian 155 (undyed)
Or approximately 707 yds [645 m] of an equivalent Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn.
Needles: One pair 5mm [US 8] needles.
Gauge: 23 sts x 28 rows = 4” x 4” [10 cm x 10 cm ] in twisted ribbing knit flat, after blocking.
Notions: stitch markers, yarn needle, 2 x cable needles.
Skills used: cabling, twisted stitches, German Twisted cast-on, Icelandic bind-off.
