Cables & Arans

Gentle Cable Stitch

Gentle Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the gentle cable stitch. The gentle cable stitch creates a woven looking cable design. The gentle cable stitch would be great for pillows, hats, and sweater dress!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
st st
Stockinette Stitch
C2B
Cable 2 Back – slip next stitch onto cable needle, hold to the back, k1, k1 off cable needle
C2F
Cable 2 Front – slip next stitch onto cable needle, hold to the front, k1, k2 off cable needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

2

Stitch Repeat

Worked over 5 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On:Worked over 5 sts

  • Row 1: (Right side): C2B, k1, C2F.
  • Row 2: P5.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

cable | gentle | woven

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