Simple Cable Scarf

This is a simple cable knit scarf. I designed the pattern as a Christmas present for a male friend, not wanting to make something too intricate and "girly." The cable is six stitches wide. I originally did this pattern with a 3 knit stitch border before I knew that stockinette stitch curled.

Cast on 36 stitches

Knit six rows of garter stitch
1. K5, P10, K6, P10, K5
2. K15, P6, K15
3. K5, P10, K6, P10, K5
4. K15, P6, K15
5. K5, P10, SL 3 to CN and hold to front, K3, K3 from CN, P10, K5
6. K15, P6, K15
Repeat 1-6
To finish add rows 6 and 1-3, knit six rows of garter stitch, and bind off.

Note: I have not tested this pattern to make sure the garter stitch border is enough to make it lay flat.