45 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.
The Chains and Twists Cable stitch is a beautiful and textured knitting pattern that creates an interesting interplay of vertical lines and intertwining cables. It has an almost rope like effect. It’s a moderately challenging pattern that’s suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic …
Lattice Cable Free Knitting Stitch. The Lattice Cable stitch is a knitting pattern that creates a fabric with an interwoven, lattice-like appearance, suitable for a variety of projects. This effect is achieved using cable stitches, specifically the Left Twist (LT) and Right Twist (RT), which …
Free Knitting Stith for a Lace Cable. This pattern creates a fabric with a combination of lace and cable elements, distributed evenly across the entire surface (hence “all-over”). It features repeating diamond-like shapes formed by the interplay of lace eyelets and a central 6-stitch cable. …
The Alternated Cable stitch creates a dynamic, textured fabric with cables that shift their crossing direction. This creates a visually engaging pattern that’s more complex than a simple cable but still relatively straightforward to knit. It’s excellent for adding visual interest to sweaters, scarves, hats, …
Free Tree of Life Cable Knitting Stitch. This stitch pattern creates a beautifully textured fabric, reminiscent of the branching structure of a tree. It features delicate cable crosses that sprout from a central, slipped-stitch “trunk,” all framed by a simple knit and purl background. The …
Dropped Stitch Cable Knitting Pattern. This knitting pattern creates a surprisingly open and airy fabric with a unique, almost laddered cable effect. The “cables” are not formed by traditional twisting of stitches, but rather by intentionally dropping elongated stitches, which creates vertical columns of openwork. …
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 …
