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.
Lacy Plait Knitting Stitch, free knitting stitch by Knitting Bee! Very pretty lacy, cabled plait ribbed knitting stitch. A great way to combine cables and lace, two of my favorite things! Below you will find the free knitting stitch written instructions. Abbreviations: k = knit …
A fancy cabled lace stitch, very pretty for sweaters. 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 …
Gorgeous bouquet of bobbles, a panel that can be worked into an aran design, a blanket, sweaters and anything else your mind can imagine! Enjoy! Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl c2f = (cable 2 front)- slip 1 stitches to a cable needle and hold at …
A unique way of looking at cables, a chain like knitted cable stitch! Cast on multiples of 10 + 4 Row 1: p4, *k2, p2, k2, p4; rep from * to end Row 2: *k4, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 …
Just having some fun with cables! A pretty knitted panel that could be incorporated into anything. Enjoy! Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl c2f = (cable 2 front)- slip 1 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 1, …
Playing around with the idea of cables and bobbles, I came up with this cute little cable bobbled pattern, would be great in aran knitting. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle …
Free link cable knitting stitch pattern. Very pretty cable that is super easy to knit! Abbreviations: c6f = (cable 6 front)- slip 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 3, then knit the 3 stitches from …
I just finished knitting up and photographing this pretty textured stitch with bobbles and cables. The pattern is for the panel of bobbled cables, I inserted 2 stitches of reverse stockinette in between each panel but you feel free to use how ever many you …
