Winter outfits are aimed at bringing warmth to the wearer. Such outfits are usually baggy and unfashionable as they are simply needed to keep the cold out and the warmth in. This doesn’t have to be the case because winter outfits can be made to both look fashionable and keep the wearer warm. Knitted scarves are outfit accessories that aid with both looks and warmth functions. You can wear a knitted scarf alongside your winter outfit to help you look classy & chic and keep warm in the cold temperature of winter. Let’s know more about cable knit scarves.
A cable knit scarf is a type of scarf made with cable knit patterns by using large-weight yarns. The cable knit pattern used to make the scarf is a pattern that looks like a two-ply cable twist. The scarf is specifically made for the winter season as the large-sized yarn used to make it is suitable for keeping cold temperatures away. However, it can be worn occasionally in other seasons to go with certain outfits for fashion purposes.
In this article, you’ll find a detailed discourse that will inform you on what you’d like to know about cable knit scarves.
The uses/purposes of cable knit scarves
People who wear cable knit scarves have two primary purposes for wearing them. These purposes are:
Warmth
The cable knit scarf is made of large weight yarn perfectly suitable for keeping warm. The scarf is specifically made for the winter when the temperature drops to levels far below what the human body can take.
Alongside a series of clothes and coats, a cable knit scarf can go around the neck to prevent that part of the body from the harsh cold weather (that can lead to frostbite).
Fashion
The cable knit scarf can be worn for looks. Most times, people who wear the cable knit scarf in the cold would pick out a color that goes with or complements their outfits. This is more like killing two birds with one “cable knit scarf.” In that case, they both keep warm and also look fabulous at the same time.
Occasionally, people opt to wear the cable knit scarf for just the looks. The weather could be perfect, and the temperature just right, but that doesn’t seem to be a limitation to them using the scarf. They simply would wear it just because it makes them look good or it goes nicely with an outfit they plan to wear. You know what they (never) say: “looks are just as good as health.”
Where to get a cable knit scarf?
The cable knit scarf can either be bought, received as a gift, or self-knitted. Some people prefer to knit their scarves because they can get their desired design, color, and/or style without having to spend time searching or looking for them. Some knit their scarves because they enjoy the art and act of knitting. If you are one of either, you must have a reasonable number of scarves already in your closet.
You can find and buy a cable knit scarf at Amazon, eBay, Folksy, Esprit, Whitehall Studio, Passionis Vera, Etsy, Lemonorder, Wrapunzel, and more.
The cost of getting a cable knit scarf
The cost of getting a cable scarf varies depending on the store or brand you’re buying it from and the style you are getting. You are most likely to find lower prices (which has no adverse result on the quality of the scarf) in local stores and outlets that are not popular. Prices in such stores range from about $2.0 to $27.89, depending on the style & type. If you are getting from a popular brand, you could also find relatively low prices in the range of $15.99 to $40. The expensive ones in popular brands cost about $55 to $90, depending on the type and style.
How to wear a cable knit scarf?
A cable knit scarf can be worn in several ways with several outfits. Although it is mostly worn during the winter, it can be worn in ways that could either effectively keep out the cold, complement your whole outfit, or both. The various ways to wear a cable knit scarf include (but are not limited to):
1. You can wrap your cable knit scarf around your neck to cover it whole for warmth
2. You can wear your cable knit scarf falling asymmetrical or symmetrical from both sides of your neck or shoulders for looks
3. You can wrap your cable knit scarf and tuck the drape into the wrap for warmth.
4. You can wrap your cable knit scarf twice around your neck and let the drape fall on your back from both sides of your neck for both warmth and looks.
5. You can wrap your cable knit scarf once around your neck with one part of the drape falling to your front, and the other falling on your back from the same side of your neck and shoulder, for both warmth and looks (although, more of looks than warmth).
Conclusion
A cable knit scarf is perfect for the winter and can also be used as an accessory for your outfit. Therefore, you can get one for yourself to keep you warm in the cold winter days and/or tosh up your look.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many stitches are needed to knit a cable scarf?
Two basic stitches are required for making scarves: the purl stitch and the knit stitch. You can use either of the two to make yourself a nice cable scarf.
- Can you knit a cable knit scarf without a cable needle?
Although this requires experience, it is possible to knit a cable scarf without a cable needle. Some people even consider it easy.
