Cables & Arans

Folded Cable Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the folded cable stitch. This cable stitch creates a small stack of cables separated by a section of stockinette stitch. The folded cable stitch would be great for hats, pillows and laptop cases!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
k2tog
Knit 2 Together
k2tog tbl
Knit 2 Together Through the Back Loop

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

12

Stitch Repeat

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Downwards Cable

    • Row 1: (Right Side) Knit
    • Row 2: Purl
    • Row 3: Knit
    • Row 4: Purl
    • Row 5: C3L, C3R
    • Row 6: Purl
    • Row 7: C3L, C3R
    • Row 8: Purl
    • Row 9: C3L, C3R
    • Row 10: Purl
    • Row 11: C3L, C3R
    • Row 12: Purl

Repeat rows 1-12 until you reach your desired length.

Upwards Cable

    • Row 1: (Right Side) Knit
    • Row 2: Purl
    • Row 3: Knit
    • Row 4: Purl
    • Row 5: C3R, C3L
    • Row 6: Purl
    • Row 7: C3R, C3L
    • Row 8: Purl
    • Row 9: C3R, C3L
    • Row 10: Purl
    • Row 11: C3R, C3L
    • Row 12: Purl

Repeat rows 1-12 until you reach your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

stack of cables | Stockinette

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