Hollow Oak Cable and Bobble Free Knitting Stitch. This stitch is built as a panel, and it shows. Structured edges frame a richly worked centre where bobbles and twisted stitches create depth, movement, and symmetry. The surface feels sculpted rather than flat, with raised elements that sit confidently against a stable background. While written as a single panel, the logic of the stitch makes it easy to repeat across the fabric for a bold all-over texture.

This is a stitch with intention. Every row adds shape.

This is arranged as a panel pattern, but it could easily be adapted to repeat across the fabric.
Worked over 15 sts.

1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th rows (WS) K5, P5, K5.
2nd row P5, K2, make bobble, K2, P5.
4th row P5, make bobble, K3, make bobble, P5.
6th row As 2nd row.
8th row P4, Tw3B, P1, Tw3F, P4.
9th row K4, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2, K4.
10th row P3, Tw3B, K1, P1, K1, Tw3F, P3.
11th row K3, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K3.
12th row P2, Tw3B, (P1, K1) twice, P1, Tw3F, P2.
13th row K2, P2, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1, P2, K2.
14th row P2, K3, (P1, K1) twice, P1, K3, P2.
15th, 17th and 19th rows As 13th, 11th and 9th rows.
16th row P2, Tw3F, (P1, K1) twice, P1, Tw3B, P2.
18th row P3, Tw3F, K1, P1, K1, Tw3B, P3.
20th row P4, Tw3F, P1, Tw3B, P4.

Rep first–20th rows.

Where to Use the Hollow Oak Bobble Panel

This stitch is ideal for feature panels—sweater fronts, cardigan bands, cushion covers, and statement scarves. It also works beautifully as a vertical detail in blankets or throws, where repetition creates rhythm without overwhelming the eye. Because the structure is strong, it holds its shape well and benefits from smooth, light-to-medium weight yarns that show stitch definition clearly.

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Hollow Oak Bobble Panel vs Standard Bobble or Cable Stitches

Compared to simple bobble patterns, this stitch feels more controlled and architectural. The bobbles are framed, not scattered.

Against traditional cables, it’s softer and more textured, relying on twist stitches and surface detail rather than deep crossings.

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Abbreviations – Twisted Bobble Panel

K – knit
P – purl
WS – wrong side
RS – right side

make bobble – work a bobble in the next stitch (method as specified in your pattern or preferred technique)

Tw3F – twist 3 stitches forward (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold to front, knit next 2 stitches, then knit the stitch from the cable needle)

Tw3B – twist 3 stitches back (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back, knit next stitch, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle)

rep – repeat
sts – stitches