Large Circle Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

Create so much depth & uniqueness using this Large Circle Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern. This stitch is extra warm & cozy!

Welcome to Day 17 of the 21 Days of Cable Knit Stitches Series!
Previous -> Day 16: Garden Path Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
Next -> Day 18: Garter Horseshoe Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

Here’s another cable stitch that’s similar to the Medallion Knit Stitch from Day 7. This one doesn’t have the seed stitch in the center, just a simple stockinette stitch.

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

About the Stitch

The Large Circle Cable Stitch is a 12 row repeat, consisting of 4 stockinette stitch cables. On one row there’s a set of cables back-to-back, one right leaning cable and one left leaning cable, which creates the opening of the medallion. The second row has another set of cables back-to-back, one left leaning cable and one right leaning, which closes the medallion.

If you’re knitting a stockinette stitch scarf or blanket and you’d like to add this cable pattern, having a few reverse stockinette stitches 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 Knitter

Yarn, Needles & Notions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky Yarn
Yardage: 75 yards (68 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lana Grossa Ragazza
Needle Size: US 13 (9 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.

Large Circle Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 14 STS

Row 1 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 2 (RS): P1, K12, P1
Row 3 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 4 (RS): P1, C6B, C6F, P1
Row 5 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 6 (RS): P1, K12, P1
Row 7 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 8 (RS): P1, K12, P1
Row 9 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 10 (RS): P1, C6F, C6B, P1
Row 11 (WS): K1, P12, K1
Row 12 (RS): P1, K12, P1
Repeat rows 1 – 12 until desired length.

Video Tutorial

*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.

Large Circle Cable Stitch Headband Pattern Instructions
(Free Knitting Pattern)

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 16 STS

Row 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 (WS): K1TBL, K1, P12, K1, K1TBL
Row 2, 6, 8, 12 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K12, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 4 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, C6B, C6F, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 10 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, C6F, C6B, P1, WYIF S1PW
Repeat rows 1 – 12 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 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 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)
C6B – cable 6 back – 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off your left needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
C6F – cable 6 front – 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 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

swatch of cable knit stitch

Wrong Side Rows : Back of Work

swatch of cable knit stitch

If you like this stitch, you might like the Honeycomb Cable Knit Stitch too!

Large Circle Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions (Download)

The Large Circle Cable Stitch is a 12 row repeat, consisting of 4 stockinette stitch cables. On one row there’s a set of cables back-to-back, one right leaning cable and one left leaning cable, which creates the opening of the medallion. The second row has another set of cables back-to-back, one left leaning cable and one right leaning, which closes the medallion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

Materials

  • Any Yarn

Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles:

  • CO 14 STS
  • Row 1 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 2 (RS): P1, K12, P1
  • Row 3 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 4 (RS): P1, C6B, C6F, P1
  • Row 5 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 6 (RS): P1, K12, P1
  • Row 7 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 8 (RS): P1, K12, P1
  • Row 9 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 10 (RS): P1, C6F, C6B, P1
  • Row 11 (WS): K1, P12, K1
  • Row 12 (RS): P1, K12, P1
  • Repeat rows 1 – 12 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)
  • C6B – cable 6 back – 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the back of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
  • C6F – cable 6 front – 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches off your left hand needle and then knit the 3 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