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 warmth!

It is an easy knit that takes a bit of time but creates a beautiful effect.

Please find the free pattern below. A link back to this page would be appreciated if you have created something out of this stitch.

Cast on mulitples of 4

Row 1: k2 *slip 2 sts to cable needle at the back, k2, k2 from cable needle; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Row 2: purl
Row 3: *slip 2 sts to cable needle at the front, k2, k2 from cable needle; rep from * to end
Row 4: purl