Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the branched cable stitch. This cable pattern creates a panel of twisted stitches that resemble a row of tree branches. It is great as an accent on sweater sleeves, blankets, and scarves.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- c4f
- Cable 4 Front
- c3f
- Cable 3 Front
- c3b
- Cable 3 Back
Stitch Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
Number of Rows: 8
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Panel of 10sts on a background of reverse stockinette stitch
- Row 1: (right side) p3, C4F, p3
- Row 2: k3, p4, k3
- Row 3: p2, C3B, C3F, p2
- Row 4: k2, p6, k2
- Row 5: p1, C3B, k2, C3F, p1
- Row 6: k1, p8, k1
- Row 7: C3B, k4, C3F
- Row 8: purl
Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
