OXOX Cable Keyhole Scarf

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OX Detail

Designer:	E.B.
Difficulty:	ntermediate, use of cables
Needles:	Size 9 (5.5mm)
Finished Size:	4.5" x 42.5"
Special Tools:	Cable Needle or double pointed needle (DPN), Stitch Holder

[edit] Yarn Requirements

Color		Yarn	No. of Skeins
Color A		Buton D'or, KSAR, 50% camel, 50% wool, 950g - 83m	2

This pattern combines a simple 4 stitch cable with an OXOX cable. The KSAR yarn is incredibly soft and this makes a wonderful winter scarf.

Although the pattern looks complicated it is really 4 sets of 4 stitch cables. You are just passing some stitches behind and others in front. Once you knit the first OX, you will see how simple this is. This was the first cabled item I ever knitted, so don't be afraid!

[edit] Instructions

Cast on 28 stitches

Making the "O"

Row 1 (Wrong Side): k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 2: k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p3, k1

Row 3: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 4: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in front; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1

Row 5: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 6: k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p3, k1

Row 7: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 8: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in front; k2, then k2 from DPN, slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in back; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1

Making the "X"

Row 9 (Wrong side): k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 10: k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p3, k1

Row 11: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 12: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in front; k2, then k2 from DPN, slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in back; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1

Row 13: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 14: k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p3, k1

Row 15: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1

Row 16: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in front; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1

Repeat the "OX" pattern 9 times.

Knit another "O"

Knit the first 4 rows of an X (Rows 9-12 above)

[edit] Keyhole

To make the keyhole we're going to place half the stitches on a holder, knit the other half the stitches of the scarf in pattern for 1/2 "X", 1 "O" and 1/2 "X". Then break the yarn. Place these stitches on a holder and take the other stitches off the holder and knit in pattern until you reach the stitches that are now on the holder. Join the two pieces together and continue knitting in pattern.

The right side of the Keyhole: Row 13: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 14: k1, p3, k4, p2, k8; 1/2 Row 15: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 16: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN; 1/2 Row 1: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 2: k1, p3, k4, p2, k4; 1/2 Row 3: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 4: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN; 1/2 Row 5: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 6: k1, p3, k4, p2, k4; 1/2 Row 7: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 8: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in front; k2, then k2 from DPN; 1/2 Row 9: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 10: k1, p3, k4, p2, k4; 1/2 Row 11: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 12: k1, p3, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in front; k2, then k2 from DPN; 1/2 Row 13: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 14: k1, p3, k4, p2, k4

Place these 14 stitches onto a stitch holder

The left side of the Keyhole (Last 14 stitches even rows, first 14 stitches odd rows): Take the stitches off the holder and turn the scarf so the right side is facing you.; Join the new yarn; 1/2 Row 14: k4, p2, k4, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 15: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 16: Slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in front; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 1: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 2: k1, p3, k4, p2, k4; 1/2 Row 3: p4, k2, p4, k2, p1, k1; 1/2 Row 4: Slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in front; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 5: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 6: k4, p2, k4, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 7: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 8: Slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in back; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 9: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 10: k4, p2, k4, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 11: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; 1/2 Row 12: Slip the next 2 sts on DPN hold in back; k2, k2 fron DPN, p2, slip next 2 sts on DPN and hold in back; k2, then k2 from DPN, p3, k1; 1/2 Row 13: k1, p1, k2, p4, k2, p4; Take the stitches for the right side of the keyhole off the sitch holder and place on your right needle.; Knit with the tail and live yarn for 2 stitches continuing Row 14 as shown below.; 1/2 Row 14: k4, p2, k4, p3, k1