The Branched Cable Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #158
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.
Video Tutorial
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.
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About the Author
Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Craftory Media. When he's not making knitting and crochet tutorials he's probably at the movies, drinking hard cider, or going on adventures with his wife and daughter. Learn More About Johnny
