Blue Carlton

Knitting
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
780 - 810 yards (713 - 741 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A beginner-friendly cabled scarf pattern
Pattern includes both written & charted instructions
Yarn Weight: Aran

Suggested Yarn: &Make Aran by Fiber Co in color Prince (50% wool/50% alpaca, 150 m /164 yds per 100g ball).

Yardage: Sample used 487 grams/785 yards of &Make Aran by Fiber Co. to make 81-inch scarf. Estimate 620 yards for 57 inch length and 730 yards for 72 inch length in an Aran weight yarn.

Possible Yarn Substitutions (will affect gauge and amount of yarn needed):
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky;
Lucky Tweed Kelbourne Woolens;
Kathmandu Aran Queensland;
Valley Yarns Becket;
DROPS Big Merino or Nepal

Needles: Size US #8 (4 mm) 24” circular knitting needles (I am a loose knitter) or size needed to get desired tension for your chosen yarn

Finished measurements after blocking: Width 30.5 cm /12 in and Length 206 cm / 81 in.

Special Stitch: Horizontal Line Stitch (HOL). See video tutorial on this stitch:
https://youtu.be/w7Ll8T-e8uM?si=Y2U_CUsuVgDpWWWw