Minaret Knitting Stitch Pattern
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The Minaret Knitting Stitch is a unique cable stitch adding some pop to your next reverse stockinette stitch project.
About the Stitch
The Minaret Cable Stitch is an 8 row repeat, consisting of 2 unique twists to create a cable.
This is a unique stitch. I never would’ve thought to put this combination of stitches together in this pattern.
If you’re wanting to knit a reverse stockinette stitch scarf or blanket and you’d like to add a cable stitch, this would be perfect to give your project some “pop.”
Even though this cable stitch requires your full attention, it’s easier than it looks!
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the front and back are not the same.
There aren’t any increases or decreases, so you should always have the same number of stitches on the needles.
Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner
Yarn, Needles & Notions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 35-45 yds (32 – 41 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 (8 mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
Scissors
Note: I like using DPN’s or circular needles for a small swatch, it’s easier on my hands than full length straight needles.
Yarn Substitutions
You can use any category of yarn you’d like. To get the right gauge, start with the recommended needle size. If you’re stitches are too loose, use smaller needles and if you’re stitches are too tight use a larger needle.
Minaret Cables Stitch Swatch Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO in multiples of 12 stitches, plus 4
CO 28 STS
Row 1 = Right Side/Front
Row 1, 3, 5: P4 *K2, P4*
Row 2 & 4: K4 *P2, K4* (knit the knits and purl the purls on the previous row)
Row 6: K4 *YFWD, S2PW, YBK, K4*
Row 7: P4 *S2F, P2, YO, K2TOG TBL from the cable, S2B, K2TOG, YO, P2 from cable, P4*
Row 8: K4 *P2, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL, P2, K4*
Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length
Video Tutorial
For the best experience, it’s helpful to watch the video tutorial. 🙃 Just sayin’.
Checklist
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO 28 STS or CO in multiples of 12 stitches, plus 4
Row 1 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
Row 2 (WS): K4 *P2, K4* (knit the knits and purl the purls on the previous row)
Row 3 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
Row 4 (WS): K4 *P2, K4* (knit the knits and purl the purls on the previous row)
Row 5 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
Row 6 (WS): K4 *YFWD, S2PW, YBK, K4*
Row 7 (RS): P4 *S2F, P2, YO, K2TOG TBL from the cable, S2B, K2TOG, YO, P2 from cable, P4*
Row 8 (WS): K4 *P2, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL, P2, K4*
Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length
Music by Ben Sound
*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.
Cable Pattern Inspiration
This is one of my favorite stitches to create a thick & cozy fabric for just about any project!
Suggested Project Ideas:
Fingerless Gloves
Sweaters
Cowl
Scarves
Blankets & Pillows
Shawl
Suggested Trim:
Rib Stitch
Seed Stitch
Garter Stitch
Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K1TBL – knit through the back loop
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
K2TOG TBL – knit 2 stitches together through the back loops
P – purl stitches (example: P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side of work
S2B – slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, holding the stitches in back
S2F – slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, holding the stitches in front
S2PW – slip 2 stitches purl-wise
WS – wrong side of work
YBK – with the yarn in back
YFWD – with the yarn in front
YO – yarn over
Right Side Rows / Front of Work
Minaret Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions Download
Equipment
- Knitting Needles (Recommended Size for Yarn)
Materials
- Any Yarn
Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
- CO 28 STS or CO in multiples of 12 stitches, plus 4
- Row 1 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
- Row 2 (WS): *K4, P2* K4*
- Row 3 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
- Row 4 (WS): *K4, P2* K4
- Row 5 (RS): P4 *K2, P4*
- Row 6 (WS): *K4, YFWD, S2PW, YBK* K4
- Row 7 (RS): P4 *S2F, P2, YO, K2TOG TBL from the cable, S2B, K2TOG, YO, P2 from cable, P4*
- Row 8 (WS): *K4, P2, K1TBL, P2, K1TBL, P2* K4
- Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length
Abbreviations
- *– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
- CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
- K – knit stitches (example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
- K1TBL – knit through the back loop
- K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
- K2TOG TBL – knit 2 stitches together through the back loops
- P – purl stitches (example: P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
- S2B – slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, holding the stitches in back
- S2F – slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle, holding the stitches in front
- S2PW – slip 2 stitches purl-wise
- YBK – with the yarn in back
- YFWD – with the yarn in front
- YO – yarn over