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.
Two strands super imposed over two strands,wonderful textured cable pattern! Abbreviations: k = knitp = purlc4f = (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 = (cable 4 back)- slip 2 stitches to a…
Panel of 9 sts with reverse stockinette stitch. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl yo = yarn over k2tog = knit 2 stitches together. ssk = slip, slip, knit slipped stitches tog. A decrease. c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work,…
A knitting pattern panel with a big wide cable and two mini claw cables surrounding it on a backdrop of reverse stockinette. I love how this looks together I made the wide cable facing up and the mini claw cables going down, enjoy! Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl c4f = (cable 4 front)-…
Beautiful Celtic cable knitting pattern, intricate and stunning! 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 = (cable 4 back)- slip 2 stitches to…
A rib stitch with a difference, a pretty figure 8 ribbing knit stitch pattern. Abbreviations k = knitp = purlk tbl = Knit stitch through the back loopp tbl = purl through the back loopCN = Cable Needle Multiples of 8 plus 2 Row 1: k1, *k1, p2, (slip next st onto CN and hold in front, k 1…
Visually stunning Branch Cable Stitch knitting 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 = (cable 4 back)- slip 2 stitches to a…
Lacy Plait Knitting Stitch, free knitting stitch by Knitting Bee! Very pretty lacy, cabled plait ribbed knitting stitch. A great way to combine cables and lace, two of my favorite things! Below you will find the free knitting stitch written instructions. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl yo = yarn over ssk = slip,…
A fancy cabled lace stitch, very pretty for sweaters. Abbreviations:k = knitp = purlyo = yarn overk2tog = knit 2 stitches together.ssk = slip, slip, knit slipped stitches tog. A decrease.c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit the…