39 free Cable Knitting Patterns knitting patterns
38+ Free Cable Knitting Patterns
Cables and Arans, known for their romantic and rugged designs, add rich texture to any knitted fabric.
Knitting Bee’s cable stitch collection serves as an indispensable resource for knitters, offering a comprehensive reference of techniques from simple to intricate. These guides provide a one-stop shop for knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
Free cable knitting stitches with written instructions. Advanced beginner knitters will be ready to start experimenting with cables and twists.
Practicing cable knitting patterns will help you understand how to add interesting textures to your work.
Common Abbreviations for Knitting Cables:
- C4B – (K2 and 2) Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2 from the left-hand needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
- C4F – (K2 and 2) Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2 from the left-hand needle, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
- C6B – (K3 and 3) Slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 3 from the left-hand needle, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
- C6F – (K3 and 3) Slip the next 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 3 from the left-hand needle, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
Pretty Lace and Cable free knitting stitch designed by Knitting Bee! Easy and fun kitting stitch that has elasticity to it making it great for sweaters, wrist-warmers and beanies. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl yo = yarn over s2kp2 = centered double decrease: …
Woven Horseshoe Cable Knitting Stitch by Knitting Bee. I really enjoy how playing around with simple cables can yield beautiful results, this cable is a product of that! An easy cable knitting stitch set over a four row repeat, enjoy! This cabled knitting stitch creates …
Intertwined Cable Panel Free Knitting Stitch by Knitting Bee! This beautiful cable panel knitting stitch looks very intricate but is actually quite easy to create. I placed this cable panel on a backdrop of reverse stocking stitch. Loving the look of the overlapping and intertwining …
Horseshoe Stitch – Original Free Knitting Stitch created by Knitting Stitch. Playing around with cables I created this very easy free cable stitch pattern in the shape of a horseshoe against reverse stocking stitch. Abbreviations: K = knit p = purl Bcr (back cross) = …
Aran Cable Free Knitting Stitch by Knitting Bee. A stunning intertwined Celtic style cable to knit, perfect for Aran style knitting patterns! Abbreviations: NOTE: Detailed images of these abbreviations can be found at the end of the post. K – Knit P – Purl C4B …
Gorgeous cable knitting pattern panel! Abbreviations: k = Knit p = Purl c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle. c4b = …
Knitted Cable Stitch. Abbreviations: 3/3 RC = (3 over 3 right cross) 3 sts to cable needle and hold to the back of work, k3 then k3 from the cable needle. 3/3 LC = (3 over 3 left cross) 3 sts to cable needle and …
Abbreviations: k: knit p: purl 8-st RC: slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k1, p2, k1 from left hand needle; k1, p2, k1 from cable needle 8-st LC: slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, k1, p2, k1 …
