Get ready for some gorgeous cable knit patterns! This post will share cable knit patterns for all your knitting projects as Sweaters, Blankets, Shawls, and More.
Cable patterns can add a unique look to any knitting project. Even a simple cable pattern can change the entire look of the project. Cable knit patterns can be a little complicated, but with a little practice, you will be able to make beautiful cable patterns.
Beginners might need a cable needle to make cable patterns. So, let’s learn how to create some new and attractive patterns!
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Common Knitting Abbreviations
STS– Stitches
K– Knit stitches (Example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch, K2 means to knit 2 stitches))
P– Purl stitches (Example: P1 means to purl 1 stitch, P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
SL– Slip Stitches
Basket Weave Cable Knit Patterns
This is a very small and beautiful pattern of cable. We can also call it a Basket Weave Cable Pattern because this pattern looks like a basket. This pattern looks stunning in projects for men’s sweaters & baby blankets.
This pattern is only 4 rows long. You just need to keep repeating the 4 rows to make it.
Please review the cable abbreviations.
C4F- Cable of 4 sts from the front ( Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front work then K2 from left- hand needle then K2 from Cable needle.
C4B- Cable of 4 sts from back ( Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold behind work then K2 from left-hand needle then K2 from Cable needle.
Cast on Multiple of 4 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Base Row 1 – Knit all sts
Base Row 2 – Purl all sts
Row 1 – SL1, * C4F * repeat * to * …………… last sts K1
Row 2 – Purl all sts
Row 3 – SL1, K2, * C4B * repeat * to * …………….. last 3 sts K3
Row 4 – Purl all sts
Horseshoe Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
This is also a very easy and evergreen horseshoe cable knit pattern. This pattern is 12 rows long and you need to make 12 rows to make it once. You can place this cable pattern either in the center of a sweater or throughout the entire project. So let’s learn how to make the pattern.
This pattern is only 20 stitches long and you need to take extra stitches on both sides for the desired gap. I have taken a gap of 6 stitches on both sides.
Please review the cable abbreviations.
C10B– Cable of 10 sts from back ( Slip 5 sts onto cable needle and hold behind work then K5 from left-hand needle then K5 from Cable needle.
C10F– Cable of 10 sts from the front ( Slip 5 sts onto cable needle and hold in front work then K5 from left-hand needle then K5 from cable needle.
Cast on a multiple of 20 stitches for the cable and additional stitches as needed for the gap.
Row 1 – * P6, K20, P6 * repeat from * to *
Row 2 – Purl all sts
Row 3 – Same as row 1
Row 4 – Purl all sts
Row 5 – Same as row 1
Row 6 – Purl all sts
Row 7 – Same as row 1
Row 8 – Purl all sts
Row 9 – Same as row 1
Row 10 – Purl all sts
Row 11 – * P6, C10B, C10F, P6 * repeat from * to *
Row 12 – Purl all sts
Garter Horseshoe Cable Knit Pattern
This is another very beautiful horseshoe cable pattern. This pattern looks very beautiful in projects for boys and men sweaters & mufflers. This pattern is 10 rows long. The full pattern is shared in detail below.
Ensure you review the following cable knitting abbreviations before starting your project.
C4F- Cable of 4 sts from the front ( Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front work then K2 from left-hand needle then K2 from Cable needle.
C4B- Cable of 4 sts from back ( Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold behind work then K2 from left-hand needle then K2 from Cable needle.
Cast on Multiple of 10 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Row 1 – SL1, * P1, K2, P4, K2, P1 * repeat from * to * ………….. last sts K1
Row 2 – SL1, * K1, P8, K1 * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts P1
Row 3 – Same as row 1
Row 4 – Same as row 2
Row 5 – Same as row 1
Row 6 – Same as row 2
Row 7 – Same as row 1
Row 8 – Same as row 2
Row 9 – SL1, * P1, C4F, C4B, P1 * repeat from * to * ………………….. last sts K1
Row 10 – Same as row 2
Side-by-Side Seed Stitch Cable Knit Pattern
This seed cable pattern is so beautiful that you won’t resist using it in any of your projects. This pattern is only eight rows long, and you can apply it to your knitting projects (sweater, scarf). So let’s start making the pattern.
Ensure you review the following cable knitting abbreviations before starting your project.
T6B – Twist 6 sts from back (Slip 3 sts onto cable needle and hold behind work then P1, K1, P1 from left-
hand needle then P1, K1, P1 from Cable needle.
T6F – Twist 6 sts from front (Slip 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in front work then P1, K1, P1 from left-
hand needle then P1, K1, P1 from Cable needle.
Cast on Multiple of 14 + 4 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Row 1 – SL1, * P4, K1, ( P2, K1 ) 3 times * repeat from * to * …………… last 5 sts P5
Row 2 – Knit in knit & Purl in purl (All wrong sides are the same) SL1, * K4, P1, ( K2, P1 ) 3 times * repeat
from * to * …………. last 5 sts K5
Row 3 – Same as row 1
Row 4 – Same as row 2
Row 5 – Same as row 1
Row 6 – Same as row 2
Row 7 – SL1, P1, * P2, T6B ( P1, K1, P1, P1, K1, P1 ) , T6F ( P1, K1, P1, P1, K1, P1 ) * repeat from * to * ………….
last 4 sts P4
Row 8 – Same as row 2
Share your knitted projects with us
I hope you enjoyed my cable knit patterns. I think they would be great additions to your knitting projects. I’ve also made unisex beanies, headbands, and women’s sweaters using cable patterns. You might want to give those a try too.
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FAQ
What is the size of the needles and the type of wool used for the cable patterns?
I shared the sample cable pattern using 3.25mm straight needles, and 8 ply wool. However, the needle size and the type of wool depend on the project. So, choose them accordingly.
Is a cable needle necessary for the cable pattern?
Yes, a cable needle is very helpful as it holds stitches when twisting and crossing the cable pattern.
Óla 👋 Thank you so much for all these explanations, all these patterns are absolutely beautiful and your explanations can be understandable from people who don’t have necessarily decades of knitting. As for me I copied your article with all these wonders so well explained to keep them preciously because it is certain that one day I will use it for one of my projects and I thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for having shared your notes and knowledge. Have a great and blessed week and big hugs from south west of France 👋😘
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