60+ 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.