Pattern Description
Little Cable stitch knitting pattern features horizontal arrangement of cable stitches, creating repeating ‘butterfly’-like motifs. The way it is repeated makes the knitted fabric look elegant and geometric.
It is a decorative stitch that adds texture without being too bulky. That makes it ideal for scarves, sweaters, baby wearable, or decorative panels in blankets.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Count
6
Pattern Repeat
(Multiple of 6) + 2 stitches
Abbreviations
This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations.
| CN | Cable needle |
| CO | Cast on |
| C2F | Cable 2 Front (sl 1 to CN, hold in front, k1, k1 from CN) |
| C2B | Cable 2 Back (sl 1 to CN, hold in back, k1, k1 from CN) |
| k | Knit |
| p | Purl |
| rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
| st (s) | Stitch (es) |
| WS | Wrong side |
Making cable stitches without using a cable needle:
C2B (Cable 2 Back)
- Slip next stitch off the left needle, hold it in back of work
- Transfer next stitch from left needle to right needle
- Pick up the slipped stitch on the left needle
- Transfer the stitch from right needle back to left needle
- Knit both the stitches
C2F (Cable 2 Front)
- Slip next stitch off the left needle, hold it in front of work
- Transfer next stitch from left needle to right needle
- Pick up the slipped stitch on the left needle
- Transfer the stitch from right needle back to left needle
- Knit both the stitches
Pattern Instructions
CO (Multiple of 6 stitches) + 2 stitches. For example, you can cast on (6 x 4) + 2 = 26 stitches to knit a sample swatch.
| Row 1 (RS): | Knit. |
| Row 2: | Purl. |
| Row 3: | p2, * C2F, C2B, p2; rep from * to end. |
| Row 4: | k2, * p4, k2; rep from * to end. |
| Row 5: | Knit. |
| Row 6: | Purl. |
Repeat this free knit pattern (6 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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Check out other easy to learn ‘Cable‘ knitting patterns:
- Twisted Basket Weave Knitting Stitch
- Granite Rib Knitting Stitch
- Honeycomb Cable Knitting Stitch
- Little Lattice Panel Knitting Stitch
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