Open V Stitch Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

Create a cozy, texture rich accent cable with this Open V Stitch Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern! Create a beautiful ripple effect with this stitch on repeat.

Welcome to Day 10 of the 21 Days of Cable Knit Stitches Series!
Previous -> Day 9: Wavy Bobble Cable Knit Stitch
Next -> Day 11: Basic 4-Step Cable Knit Stitch

Today’s stitch uses the same stitches we used on Day 3 (Braided Cable Knit Stitch) but in a completely different combination. Have I mentioned how much I love knitting and the endless possibilities of knit stitches!

Learn how to knit the Open V Stitch Cable Knit Stitch in today’s video tutorial + grab the FREE Headband Knitting Pattern!

About the Stitch

The Open V Stitch Cable Stitch is an 8 row repeat, consisting of cable fronts & backs & twists. Learn lots of new techniques in this one.

Even though this cable stitch requires your full attention, it’s easier than it looks!

It’s an 8-row repeat and all of the right side rows have cable stitches.

If you’re knitting a stockinette stitch scarf or blanket and you’d like to add this cable pattern, having a few reverse stockinette stiches on either side of your cable will give it more definition, so it “pops.”

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 Yarn
Yardage: 75 yards (68 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns Lana Grande
Needle Size: US 11 (8 mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
Scissors

Yarn Substitutions

You can use any 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.

Open V Stitch Cable Swatch Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 14 STS

Row 0 (WS): K4, P6, K4

Row 1 (RS): P4, C3B, C3F, P4
Row 2 (WS): K4, P6, K4
Row 3 (RS): P3, C3B, K2, C3F, P3
Row 4 (WS): K3, P8, K3
Row 5 (RS): P2, T3B, K4, T3F, P2
Row 6 (WS): K2, P2, K1, P4, K1, P2, K2
Row 7 (RS): P1, T3B, P1, C4B, P1, T3F, P1
Row 8 (WS): K1, P2, K2, P4, K2, P2, K1
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until desired length.

Video Tutorial

*Check out some of my other Cable Stitch Patterns.

Open V Stitch Cable Headband Pattern Instructions
(Free Knitting Pattern)

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 16 STS

Row 0 (WS): K1TBL, K4, P6, K4, K1TBL

Row 1 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P4, C3B, C3F, P4, WYIF S1PW
Row 2 (WS): K1TBL, K4, P6, K4, K1TBL
Row 3 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P3, C3B, K2, C3F, P3, WYIF S1PW
Row 4 (WS): K1TBL, K3, P8, K3, K1TBL
Row 5 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P2, T3B, K4, T3F, P2, WYIF S1PW
Row 6 (WS): K1TBL, K2, P2, K1, P4, K1, P2, K2, K1TBL
Row 7 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, T3B, P1, C4B, P1, T3F, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 8 (WS): K1TBL, K1, P2, K2, P4, K2, P2, K1, K1TBL
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until it’s about 18” (46cm) long, or desired length.

To End:
End on a row 7
BO in the row 8 pattern
Sew the CO & BO edges together
To see how I do it, watch my video: How to Sew the Seam on a Headband

Headband Notes

The CO edge is the width.
I like using circular knitting needles or DPN’s for a small swatch, it’s easier on my hands than full length straight needles.
You can use any category of yarn you’d like, just keep in mind that the thinner the yarn, the narrower your headband.

Cable Stitch Inspiration

Suggested Project Ideas:
Hats
Sweaters & Cardigans
Socks
Headbands
Scarves
Blankets & Pillows
Shawl

Suggested Trim:
1×1 Ribbed Stitch
Seed Stitch
Garter Stitch
Moss Stitch

Abbreviations : Knitting Techniques

* – * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
C3B – cable 3 back – slip 1 stitch to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit 2 stitches off the left hand needle and then knit the 1 stitch off the cable needle
C3F – cable 3 front – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit 1 stitch off the left hand needle and then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle
C4B – cable 4 back – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 2 stitches off your left hand 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
T3B – twist 3 back – slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 2 STS off your left hand needle and then purl the stitch off your cable needle
T3F – twist 3 front – slip 2 STS onto cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, purl the next stitch off your left needle and then knit the 2 STS off your cable needle
WS – wrong side of work
WYIF – with yarn in front

Right Side Rows : Front of Work

Wrong Side Rows : Back of Work