Cables & Arans

Dancing Cable Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

The Dancing Cable Stitch has an intriguing twisting look. This panel is a great choice for blankets, sweaters, and pillow covers.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
c4f
Cable 4 Forward: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, k2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
t4f
Twist 4 Forward Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, p2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
t4b
Twist 4 Back: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to back, k2 from main needle, p2 from cable needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

24

Stitch Repeat

16 stitches on a reverse stockinette background

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Panel of 16 stitches

    • Row 1 (RS): P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
    • Row 2: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 3: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 4: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 5: P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
    • Row 6: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 7: [t4b, t4f] twice
    • Row 8: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 9: K2, p4, c4f, p4, k2
    • Row 10: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 11: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 12: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 13 to 22: Rep the last 4 rows twice more, then rows 9 & 10 again
      Row 23: [t4f, t4b] twice
    • Row 24: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2

Repeat these 24 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

lattice | panel | twisting

3 thoughts on “Dancing Cable Stitch”

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  2. 2garys@embarqmail.com says:

    I am curious as to why the pattern is on the wrong side of the stockinette. Looks strange to me. Could you do the pattern on the right side also?
    I noticed that your cable patterns are on the “wrong side”.

    • Johnny Vasquez says:

      Most cable patterns are knit on reverse stockinette to help them pop out. You could do them on regular stockinette, but the won’t be as well defined.

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