Cables & Arans

Tight Braid Cable Stitch

Tight Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Stitch Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

The Tight Braid Cable Stitch creates a distinctive plaited pattern on your fabric. While it has a great bold look, it does not have a lot of give over its braided panel, so it would work best for projects like home decor items.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
c4f
Cable 4 Front
c4b
Cable 4 Back

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 10 stitches

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Worked over a Panel of 10 stitches

  • Row 1: Purl
  • Row 2: K2, [c4f] twice
  • Row 3: Purl
  • Row 4: [c4b] twice, k2

    • Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

braid | braided | panel | textured

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