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Combination knitting question
Can combination knitters use the same patterns for cable work as 'normal' knitters?


Wolfie scarf
I've narrowed the patterns I'm considering for Wolfie's scarf down to these guys, separated into scarves that use cabling and scarves that don't.

The yarn I'm using is a bulky variegated yarn in greens, browns, and a little black. I'm aware I'll have to use a different needle size than these patterns call for.

If you think any of them are too girly (ignore the colour) or ugly, please let me know. Some of them are pretty neat, actually.

Scarves using cables:
http://teleknitter.blogspot.com/2006/01/manly-cable.html
http://www.helloyarn.com/irishhikingcarf.htm
http://www.yarnagogo.com/good_ole_cabled_scarf/
http://www.grumperina.com/sharfik.htm
http://telastudio.com/pattern2.html
http://fireflowerknits.wordpress.com/2007/10/23/reversible-cabled-brioche-stitch-scarf/
http://smariek.blogspot.com/2006/12/persephone.html
http://www.cometosilver.com/patterns/palindrome.htm
http://mimknits.com/shop/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=65&products_id=181
http://www.helloyarn.com/besottedcarf.htm

Scarves not using cables:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTwavy.html
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/scarves/matthewshepard.htm
http://zephknits.wordpress.com/patterns/chameleon/
http://www.wolfandturtle.net/Yarnpath/index.php/Yarnpath/the_cameron_scarf/