Uneven Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
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Put the Uneven Cable Weave Knitting Stitch on repeat to create a beautifully cable textured blanket or scarf that’s cozy & comforting.
Welcome to Day 15 of the 21 Days of Cable Knit Stitches Series!
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We have a new stitch today. I made up the abbreviation so you don’t have to read the definition every time you knit that row. I feel like that makes the pattern easier to read at a glance. Once you knit the stitch a couple of times you have it memorized and don’t have to read the entire definition each time you knit the row.
We’re knitters, we’re used to memorizing abbreviations.
That’s just what we do. :)
Learn how to knit the Uneven Cable Knit Stitch in today’s video tutorial + grab the FREE Headband Knitting Pattern!
About the Stitch
The Uneven Cable Knitting Stitch cable stitch is an 8 row repeat, consisting of 2 advanced cables which are only used on 2 rows.
Even though this cable stitch requires your full attention, it’s easier than it looks!
This unique cable stitch creates a lovely fabric with the gorgeous texture of woven cable stitches.
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: Bulky
Yardage: 95 yards (87 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
Needle Size: US 9 (5.5 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.
Uneven Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO 17 STS
Row 1 (WS): K2, P1, K1, [P3, K1, P1, K1 x2], K1
Row 2 (RS): P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, P1
Row 3 (WS): K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, K1
Row 4 (RS): P1, K3, [C6FPKP X2], P1
Row 5 (WS): K1, P3, [K1, P1, K1, P3 x2], K1
Row 6 (RS): P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, P1
Row 7 (WS): K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, K1
Row 8 (RS): P1, [C6BPKP x2], P1, K1, P2
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until it’s about 18” (46cm) long, or desired length.
Video Tutorial
*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.
Uneven Cable Stitch Headband Pattern Instructions
(Free Knitting Pattern)
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO 19 STS
Row 1 (WS): K1TBL, K2, P1, K1, [P3, K1, P1, K1 x2], K1, K1TBL
Row 2 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last 2 STS, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 3 (WS): K1TBL, K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last 2 STS, K1, K1TBL
Row 4 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K3, [C6FPKP X2], P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 5 (WS): K1TBL, K1, P3, [K1, P1, K1, P3 x2], K1, K1TBL
Row 6 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last 2 STS, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 7 (WS): K1TBL, K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last 2 STS, K1, K1TBL
Row 8 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, [C6BPKP x2], P1, K1, P2, WYIF S1PW
Repeat rows 1 – 8 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
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 Pattern Inspiration
This is one of my favorite stitches to create a thick & cozy fabric for just about any project!
Suggested Project Ideas:
Sock
Sweaters
Headbands
Scarves
Blankets
Shawl
Suggested Trim:
1×1 ribbing
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)
C6FPKP – cable left – slip 3 stitches to a cable needle, hold it to the front of your work, P1, K1, P1 off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle (nonstandard knitting abbreviation)
C6BPKP – cable right – slip 3 stitches to a cable needle, hold it to the back of your work, P1, K1, P1 off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle (nonstandard knitting abbreviation)
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 the Work
Wrong Side Rows : Back of the Work
Uneven Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions (Printable)
Equipment
- Knitting Needles (Recommended Size for Yarn)
Materials
- Any Yarn
Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
- CO 17 STS
- Row 1 (WS): K2, P1, K1, [P3, K1, P1, K1 x2], K1
- Row 2 (RS): P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, P1
- Row 3 (WS): K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, K1
- Row 4 (RS): P1, K3, [C6FPKP X2], P1
- Row 5 (WS): K1, P3, [K1, P1, K1, P3 x2], K1
- Row 6 (RS): P1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, P1
- Row 7 (WS): K1, knit the knits & purl the purls until the last stitch, K1
- Row 8 (RS): P1, [C6BPKP x2], P1, K1, P2
- Repeat rows 1 – 8 until desired length.
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)
- C6FPKP – cable left – slip 3 stitches to a cable needle, hold it to the front of your work, P1, K1, P1 off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle (nonstandard knitting abbreviation)
- C6BPKP – cable right – slip 3 stitches to a cable needle, hold it to the back of your work, P1, K1, P1 off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle (nonstandard knitting abbreviation)
- 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