Observatory Gate

Observatory Gate is a wide cabled scarf inspired by an intricate wrought-iron gate in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, which marks the way to the old Melbourne Observatory. The scarf’s all-over cable pattern ebbs and flows over a background of reverse stockinette, creating a thick and cosy wrap perfect for winter walks.

Skills & Techniques

  • The Long Tail Cast On (optional)

  • Working 2-over-2 cables

  • Charts and written instructions are both provided in full

Materials Needed

  • 5 skeins of John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic Worsted (100% Falklands Corriedale wool; 235yds/215m per 100g skein), or 1,107yds/1,012m of worsted weight yarn. Sample colourway: ‘Black Gold of the Sun’

  • For a similar effect I recommend choosing a non-superwash wool yarn in a solid or heathered shade

  • US 7 / 4.5 mm straight or circular needles (or needle size that gives you the right gauge)

  • You will also need a cable needle and a needle for weaving in the ends

Finished Measurements

  • Relaxed after blocking: 77”/195.5cm length, and 13”/33cm width.

Read more about the Observatory Gate scarf and its inspiration on my blog.