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.

Diagonal Basketweave Cable Stitch – Medium

Medium sized diagonal basketweave cable knitting stitch pattern. Free knitting stitch by Knitting Bee. The larger sister of Diagonal Basketweave Cable Stitch – Small, this beautiful free knitting stitch creates a dense fabric that is fantastic for use in clothes that need to be extra …

Basket Weave Aran Stitch

Free Basket Weave Aran Stitch knittng pattern. Abbreviations: k = Knit p = Purl 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 the cable needle. …

Enclosed Ribbed Rope Cable Stitch

Free pattern for an enclosed ribbed rope cable knitting stitch. Abbreviations k = knit p = purl k tbl = Knit stitch through the back loop p tbl = purl through the back loop CN = Cable Needle Panels of 12 stitches Row 1: k1tbl, p1, k2tbl, p1, k2tbl, …

Diagonal Basketweave Cable Stitch – Small

Diagonal Basketweave Cable Stitch – Small. Free knitting stitch by Knitting Bee. Small diagonal cable basketweave knitting stitch pattern. This stitch creates a very tight and dense fabric. A great free knitting stitch to use when you want to create a garments that has extra …

Wishbone Cables Knitting Stitch

Free Wishbone Cables Knitting Stitch Pattern. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl CN = cable needle sl = slip Cast on 12 (cable only). Work the cable on a background of reverse stockinette stitch with a number of sts to your choosing depending on how wide you want the …

Simple Rope Cable Knitting Pattern

A simple rope cable knitting pattern: Abbreviations: k = Knit p = Purl C6b = (cable 6 back)- slip 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 3, then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. Cast …

Honeycomb Knitting Stitch Pattern

Free Aran Honeycomb Knitting Stitch 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. c4b …