This Rustic Cable Stitch Scarf was born out of a request from the table runner community — so many of you asked if the cable stitch would work as a scarf, and the answer is yes! I adapted the pattern with a smaller gauge and a softer yarn so it drapes beautifully and feels incredible to wear. The full free pattern is below, and if you love the look, the matching Rustic Cable Table Runner is available on Etsy.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Finished Size: Approx. 8″ wide x 80″ long (length is adjustable in increments of 8 rows)
• Hook: 4.5mm (US Size 7)
• Yarn Weight: DK / Light weight
• Gauge: 17 sc and 19 rows = 4″ with 4.5mm hook
• Format: Free written pattern below

Materials You’ll Need

• 4 balls of Patons Grace yarn — I used colour Blush
• 4.5mm (US Size 7) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for finishing
• Scissors

Love the cable stitch look on your table too? Check out the matching Rustic Cable Table Runner — available as a PDF on Etsy!

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Ch — Chain(s)
• Cont — Continue
• Dc — Double crochet
• Sc — Single crochet
• Hdc — Half double crochet
• Sl st — Slip stitch
• St(s) — Stitch(es)
• Yoh — Yarn over hook
• Dcbp — Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
• Dcfp — Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
• Dtrfp — (Yoh) 2 times and draw up a loop around post of indicated stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

Here are some additional photos to help guide you through the cable stitches: there is also a video at the bottom of the pattern!

Dcbp: Yoh and draw up loop from around the post of the next st at back of work…

Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work…

Dtrfp = (Yoh) 3 times and draw up a loop around post of indicated stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times.

*This pictures shows how all 5 strip stitches should look

And Dtrfp againwhen working on the 5 skipped stitches….

Pattern:

Note: the stitch counts are different than the table runner!

Ch 36.

Set up rows:

1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 3th ch from hook (counts as dc). 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. (34)

2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 5 dc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 dc. dcbp around each of next 10 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 dc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of last 5 dc. Turn. (34)

Begin pattern repeat:

1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. dcfp around each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of last 5 hdc. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of last 5 hdc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 5 dc. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Skip next 5 sts. (1 dtrfp around next st) 5 times. Working behind sts just worked, 1 dtrfp around each of 5 skipped sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of last 5 hdc. Turn.

4th and 6th rows: As 2nd row.

5th and 7th rows: As 1st row.

8th row: As 2nd row.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you achieve your desired length.

Bind off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!

Table runners do not make scarves…

Need some help with FPDC and BPDC? Check out this video!

Watch Tutorial Part 1 on YouTube →

Watch Tutorial Part 2 on YouTube →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this shorter or longer?
Yes! Adjust the length in increments of 8 rows — just stop when you reach your preferred length.

What yarn did you use?
I used Patons Grace in Blush — 4 balls total. It’s a lovely lightweight yarn that gives the scarf a soft, drapey feel.

Is this pattern beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated Intermediate because of the cable stitch technique. The two YouTube tutorials above walk you through every step — once you get the rhythm it goes very quickly!

How is this different from the table runner pattern?
The stitch counts are different — the scarf chains 36 instead of 30 and uses 5 hdc on each side instead of 4, giving it a slightly wider, softer drape. The cable repeat is the same 8-row sequence.

Is there a matching table runner pattern?
Yes! The Rustic Cable Table Runner uses the same cable stitch — grab the PDF on Etsy and make the whole set.

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Happy crocheting — I hope this scarf keeps you cozy all season long!