Braided cable free knitting pattern by www.knitting-bee.com/
A fun braided plait like knitting cable that can be used for scarves, sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, hats, beanies and more!
I really enjoyed this one and created a set of useful dishcloths with it. Hope you enjoy this free knitting stitch, find the pattern below!
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 = (cable 4 back)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
Braided cable is worked over 6 sts
Row 1 (RS): knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k2, c4f
Row 4: purl
Row 5: c4b, k2
Row 6: purl
6 rows make up pattern.
See a dishcloth pattern created using this pattern here: Braided Dishcloth Knitting Pattern.