Crossed Cables Knitting Stitch Pattern

The Crossed Cables Knitting Stitch Pattern is easy to master. It only uses 2 simple cables to create this beautiful cable stitch fabric.

Swatch of the Crossed Cables Knitting Stitch PatternPin

About the Stitch

The crossed cable stitch is a 16 row repeat, consisting of 2 simple cables which are only used on 2 rows.

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 yards (32 – 41 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
Scissors

Note: I like using DPN’s 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 larger needles.


Video Tutorial

Music by Ben Sound

*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.

Crossed Cables Stitch Swatch Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO in multiples of 8 stitches, plus 6
Row 2 = Right Side/Front

CO 14 STS

All ODD rows: *K2, P2* K2
Rows 2, 4, 6: *P2, K2* P2
Row 8: *P2, C6F* P2, K2, P2
Rows 10, 12, 14: *P2, K2* P2
Row 16: P2, K2, P2 *C6B, P2*
Repeat rows 1-16 until desired length

Checklist 

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 14 STS

Row 1 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 2 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 3 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 4 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 5 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 6 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 7 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 8 (RS): *P2, C6F* P2, K2, P2 (cable row)
Row 9 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 10 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 11 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 12 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 13 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 14 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
Row 15 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
Row 16 (RS): P2, K2, P2 *C6B, P2* (cable row)
Repeat rows 1-16 until desired length

Cable Pattern Inspiration

This is one of my favorite stitches to create a thick & cozy fabric for just about any project! 

Suggested Project Ideas:
Hats
Sweaters
Scarves
Blankets & Pillows
Shawl

Suggested Trim:
Rib Stitch
Seed Stitch
Garter Stitch

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
C6B – cable 6 back – right cable cross – transfer 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off the left needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
C6F – cable 6 front – left cable cross – transfer 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off the left needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
K – knit stitches (example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (example: P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side row
WS – wrong side rows

Right Side Rows / Front of Work

Swatch of the Crossed Cables Knitting Stitch PatternPin

Crossed Cables Knitting Stitch Swatch Instructions Printable

The crossed cable stitch is a 16 row repeat, consisting of 2 simple cables which are only used on 2 rows.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

Materials

  • Any Yarn

Instructions

Knit Flat with Straight Needles

  • CO 14 STS
  • Row 1 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 2 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 3 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 4 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 5 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 6 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 7 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 8 (RS): *P2, C6F* P2, K2, P2 (cable row)
  • Row 9 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 10 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 11 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 12 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 13 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 14 (RS): *P2, K2* P2
  • Row 15 (WS) : *K2, P2* K2
  • Row 16 (RS): P2, K2, P2 *C6B, P2* (cable row)
  • Repeat rows 1-16 until desired length