Side-by-Side Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
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Today’s stitch is a side-by-side cable knitting stitch, so you’ll be learning a right-leaning cable and a left-leaning cable. Knit them back-to-back to create this beautiful cable stitch! 😍

About the Stitch
The side-by-side cable knitting stitch is a simple 4 row repeat consisting of 2 cables knit back-to-back.
If you’re knitting a stockinette stitch sweater or blanket and you’d like to add a cable, having a few reverse stockinette stiches on either side of the cable gives it more definition, so it stands out.
Work the cable stitch in between the reverse stocking stitch helps the cable “pop.”
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 Knitters
Yarn, Needles & Notions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 75 yards (68 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Millamia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Needle Size: US 13 (9 mm) 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.
Honeycomb Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO 10 STS
Row 1 (WS): *K2, P8*
Row 2 (RS): *P2, K8*
Row 3 (WS): *K2, P8* (repeat row 1)
Row 4 (RS): *P2, C4B, C4F*
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until desired length
Video Tutorial:
*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.
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Honeycomb Cable Stitch Headband Pattern Instructions
(Free Knitting Pattern)
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO 14 STS
Row 1 (WS): K1TBL, K2, P8, K2, K1TBL
Row 2 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P2, K8, P2, WYIF, S1PW
Row 3 (WS): repeat row 1
Row 4 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, WYIF S1PW
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until it’s about 18” (46cm) long, or desired length
To End:
Repeat rows 1 & 2
BO in the row 3 pattern
Sew the CO & BO edges together
Watch the video tutorial: How to Sew the Seam on a Headband
Cable Stitch Inspiration
This is one of my favorite stitches to create a thick & cozy fabric for just about any project!
Suggested Project Ideas:
Hats
Sweaters
Headbands
Scarves
Blankets
Shawl
Suggested Trim:
1×1 ribbing
Seed Stitch
Garter Stitch
Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
C4B – cable 4 back – right cable – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 2 stitches off your left needle and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
C4F – cable 4 front – left cable – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches off your left needle and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side of work
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side of work
WYIF – with yarn in front
Right Side Rows : Front of Work

Wrong Side Rows : Back of Work

Side-by-Side Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
Equipment
- Knitting Needles (Recommended Size for Yarn)
Materials
- Any Yarn
Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
- CO 10 STS
- Row 1 (WS): *K2, P8*
- Row 2 (RS): *P2, K8*
- Row 3 (WS): *K2, P8* (repeat row 1)
- Row 4 (RS): *P2, C4B, C4F*
- Repeat rows 1 – 4 until desired length
Abbreviations
- *– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
- BO – bind-off in pattern
- CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
- C4B – cable 4 back – right cable – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 2 stitches off your left needle and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
- C4F – cable 4 front – left cable – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 2 stitches off your left needle and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
- K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
- K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
- P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
- RS – right side of work
- S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
- STS – stitches
- WS – wrong side of work
- WYIF – with yarn in front