Knit your own Soft Cables Moebius using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.
Soft Cables Moebius is a continuous one-sided surface that is formed from a rectangular piece of knitting. A reversible eyelet cable-look stitch pattern makes a soft contour about your head and neck. In effect, there is no inside or outside. It is simply a loop with a half twist that will rest comfortably folded about your head or neck.
Any yarn can be used, and made to any size. For example, you might choose a shorter length as a head wrap where the lower part fits more closely under the chin. Or a longer length that allows tucking under a coat. Any size makes a good looking scarf just hanging about the neck. And best of all, they knit up quickly and make great gifts.
Tip: For a variation, you can easily make a regular reversible scarf by omitting the step to join the start and finish of your knitting - just use your favorite method of casting on and casting off.
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As a rule of thumb, plan for 3 - 50g balls in sport to bulky weights, 2 - 50g balls in finer weights. More specific yardage and gauge guidelines for popular yarn weights and scarf sizes are included in the pattern instructions. Shown in Tahki Sable 70% merino/30% angora yarn. Written stitch instructions.
The pictured model was made with Tahki Sable 70% merino/30% angora yarn. However, any yarn can be used, and made to any size. For example, you might choose a shorter length as a head wrap where the lower part fits more closely under the chin. Or a longer length that allows tucking under a coat. Any size makes a good looking scarf just hanging about the neck! And best of all, they knit up quickly and make great gifts!
Lisa Keating writes ...
I recently purchased the Soft Cables Möbius pattern. I just wanted to tell you how much I am anjoying this project. The pattern is one of the best values for my money I have seen in a long time. I love that I can use different weights of yarn. It is very well written, clear and concise. I am using Noro Cash Iroha. It is a beautiful project. THANKS!
