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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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. …
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 …
