Double Rib Cable Stitch Free Knitting Pattern. This stitch starts with order. Classic 2×2 rib builds the base—elastic, familiar, dependable. Then the cables arrive. Clean 1/1 right crosses that add depth without heaviness. The fabric feels architectural. Ideal for sweaters, cuffs, scarves, and statement panels where structure matters.

Cast On:

Multiple of 4 stitches

Knitting Directions:

Rows 1-9: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 10: *1/1 RC; rep from * to end.
Rows 11-19: *P2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 20: Rep Row 10.
Rep Rows 1-20 for patt.

Abbreviations

• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• RC – Right Cross (slip 1 st to cable needle and hold to back, knit 1, then knit 1 from cable needle)
• rep – Repeat
• sts – Stitches
• patt – Pattern