Old MacDonald had a scarf

Ee i ee i Ooooo!

Here and there cables scarf

And on that scarf he had some cables, ee i ee i oooooo…

Lots of cables

With a cable here, and a cable there. Here a cable, there a cable, everywhere a cable.

Old MacDonald had a scarf, ee i ee i ooooooo!

And more cables

Pattern: Here and there cables scarf by Norah Gaughan, from Scarf Style
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Zara in off white, 4 balls
Needles: 4mm straights

Modification: Made to be a bit narrower on recipient’s (hubby’s brother) request. So only three repeats per row instead of four.

Phew, that was a LOT of cables. I think I’ll take a break from cabling after this. Perhaps some lace? That would be nice I think. I do love the look of these cables, though. Really ingenious. I wouldn’t even know how to begin thinking up cables as intricate as this. I love how, from certain angles, the cables look like a flowing stream of water. Really befitting Norah Gaughan, I thought, what with her book Knitting Nature where knitting patterns take inspiration from nature.

Comments

Wow, that scarf is gorgeous! I love the cables too and the creme/white color is just tres chic.

Me likey

belinda says:

Fab-u-lous!! Love the white, even though it wouldn’t probably suit me. Just Lovely Claudine!

Michelle says:

omg!! that’s a lot of cables!!! i’ve never tried knitting cables before. is it hard???

Sue says:

Ah Norah Gaughan does do some really nice patterns, and I love that book a lot. I even bought a copy for my mum for xmas last year too. The Zara yarn is so soft and buttery too, I love using it for all kinds of knits. I am sure you will be needing a break from the cables too, after all of those, but what a fantastic job you did on the scarf. I am sure your BIL will love it.

Kristie says:

Wow! That old mcdonald is one lucky farmer!

Terri says:

Great texture there – bet it will be nice and warm!! Great job Claudine. :o)

corrie says:

Love IT! it looks so beautiful and natural and chunky! ohhhh its gorgeous! hope he doesn’t eat in it or spill anything!!!!!!!! you know men!

Chrissy says:

It looks so soft and pretty!

vanessa says:

ooh pretty!! i love cream color knits.

laura b says:

That scarf is too beautiful! I like your pictures more than the ones featured in the book!

Theresa says:

That is gorgeous. I’m impressed you kept so much white yarn so clean!

Gorgeous scarf. Hurry, get that thing around your neck before spring arrives!!

bells says:

I LOVE that scarf. I adore cables and think that would be right up my alley. Gotta get that book!

Meg says:

As always, your knitting is so motivating! I’ve been wanting to make this scarf for a long while now, think it’ll be on the needles sooner rather than later after seeing your lovely example!

Sandra says:

That looks great! And so warm yet so soft! What a lucky BIL!

Lolly says:

Such a lovely scarf! All of those cables add so much depth and texture to the plain (but beautiful) yarn. Norah G is quite genius. I got to meet her last fall – I was so thrilled!

Beautiful work, Claudine!

M-H says:

That scarf is stunning. I like the comment above about spring – that scarf will be just the thing for Sydney in the next few months! 🙂

corrie says:

hi there
next time I go to kinokuniya I’ll let you know and we can grab a coffee!!! i’ll be going in the next fortnight!
Corrie:)

isel says:

Love the classic look of the pattern and color together. Beautiful!

Leisl says:

And then the blogging pals said “WOW!”
Ee i ee i ooooooo!

Donyale says:

Gaaaah! NO! Don’t show me another scarf that will turn my head for ANOTHER new project.

Looks LUSH

Saly says:

ooh this scarf is gorgeous! lovely and creamy and soft.

Megan says:

Hi there – found you via Flickr. I’m so glad I did, and I wanted to say too that that’s one beautiful scarf.

Kristi says:

That is a beautiful scarf, you really outdid yourself.

Joanne says:

Please advise which pattern book I need to purcahse to have this pattern?

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