Moving Cables
Reversible cable stitch. Abbreviations: 3/3 RPC – 3 over 3 right purl cross – slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in the back, k3, p3 from cable needle. Multiples of 6 plus 9 Row 1 (WS): p3, 6 times, k6 Rows …
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.
Cable Panel Knitting Stitch
I love this cable knitting stitch, it looks intricate yet is deceitfully easy to knit up and a real pleasure to create too! So, let’s move on to the free pattern below, but before we do that, if anyone knows the official name of this …
Double Super Imposed Cable Knitting Pattern
Two strands super imposed over two strands,wonderful textured cable pattern! 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 …
A Cable Lace Knitting Stitch
Panel of 9 sts with reverse stockinette stitch. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl yo = yarn over k2tog = knit 2 stitches together. ssk = slip, slip, knit slipped stitches tog. A decrease. c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a …
Mini Claw and Wide Cable Knitting Pattern
A knitting pattern panel with a big wide cable and two mini claw cables surrounding it on a backdrop of reverse stockinette. I love how this looks together I made the wide cable facing up and the mini claw cables going down, enjoy! Abbreviations: k …
Celtic Cable Knitting Pattern Free
Beautiful Celtic cable knitting pattern, intricate and stunning! 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 …
Figure 8 Rib Knit Stitch Pattern
A rib stitch with a difference, a pretty figure 8 ribbing knit stitch pattern. Abbreviations k = knit p = purl k tbl = Knit stitch through the back loop p tbl = purl through the back loop CN = Cable Needle Multiples of 8 plus 2 Row 1: …
Branch Cable Stitch
Visually stunning Branch Cable Stitch knitting pattern. 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. …