Achernar features delicate, interlocking cables worked in a sport-weight yarn. This medium-sized scarf looks great with the Shedir hat in Knitty’s breast cancer awareness mini-issue.

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12/30/2006: Error in Pattern B fixed.

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Size: one size—finished scarf is approx. 6in by 54in (15cm by 135cm), excluding fringe

Yarn Requirements: 3 skeins Gedifra Cashmerino (58% merino wool, 30% acrylic, 12% superwash cashmere; 146yds/135m per 1.75oz/50g ball), shown in color #1446

A note on yarn substitution: This pattern looks best if it is aggressively blocked open to highlight the cables and reduce the fabric’s natural tendency to curl. When choosing a substitute yarn, make sure to choose one that can be blocked; yarns with a higher percent of acrylic may not work well for this pattern.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This pattern would be great for beginning knitters ready to move into more complicated territory, or for experienced knitters who want something relaxing, but not boring to knit. Given the number of cables in the pattern, it’s recommended that you know how to cable without a cable needle, or you could use this pattern to practice! This pattern includes:

• Beginner-to-intermediate cables—all cable patterns are easily-memorized 8-row repeats and are provided in both chart and written form
• Blocking

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