Cables & Arans

Mutton Chop Cable

The Mutton Chop Cable Panel Knitting Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

The mutton chop cable is a panel stitch made with a textured cable that looks like an old fashion mutton chop beard. By interrupting a traditional cable pattern with a stripe of reverse stockinette, this stitch creates a unique and interesting texture. While it is meant to be used as a panel, multiple repeats can be done in sequence creating an all over textured fabric.

Try this cable stitch in a scarf or washcloth.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit
P
Purl
4/4 PRC
Four over Four Purl Right Cross (T8R – Twist 8 Right): Slip 4 sts to cn and hold in back, p4, k4 from cn
4/4 PLC
Four over Four Purl Left Cross (T8L – Twist 8 Left): Slip 4 sts to cn and hold in front, k4, p4 from cn

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

10

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 22 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Panel of 22 sts

  • Row 1 (WS): K2, *p8, k2, repeat from *.
  • Row 2: K10, p2, k10.
  • Row 3: K2, *p8, k2, repeat from *.
  • Row 4: K2, 4/4 PLC, p2, 4/4 PRC, k2.
  • Row 5: K6, p4, k2, p4, k6.
  • Row 6: K2, p4, k4, p2, k4, p4, k2.
  • Row 7: K6, p4, k2, p4, k6.
  • Row 8: K10, p2, k10.
  • Row 9: K2, *p8, k2, repeat from *.
  • Row 10: K10, p2, k10.

Repeat these 10 rows

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

panel | textured | twisted