Twisted Eyelet Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

This Twisted Eyelet Cable Knitting Stitch adds some fun to the classic cable knit stitch in your next knitting project.

Welcome to Day 8 of the 21 Days of Cable Knit Stitches Series!
Previous -> Day 7: Medallion Cable Knit Stitch
Next -> Day 9: Wavy Bobble Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern

Today is going to be a productive day! We’ll be learning 3 new stitches and it’s a little lacy. This stitch reminds me of a knitted owl with the eyelets being the eyes.

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

About the Stitch

The Twisted Eyelet cable stitch is a 10 row repeat, consisting of 2 simple cables, a decrease cable and a lace stitch.

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

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 Twisted Eyelet cable stitch consists of 2 cable stitches using 3 stitches each. On one row you’ll create a decrease cable stitch in between 2 lace stitches create eyelets. A few rows later you’ll create 2 cables that lean into each other with a couple of stitches in between. A couple more rows later you’ll create 2 more cables that lean into each other without a space in between bringing the cable to a point.

On row 4 you’ll increase 2 stitches and decrease 2 stitches, so you’ll have the same number of stitches at the end of the row that you had when you started. None of the other rows have increases or decreases, so you should always have the same number of stitches on the needles.

This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the front and back are not the same.

Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner Knitter

Yarn, Needles & Notions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky Yarn
Yardage: 75 yards (68 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Yarnspirations Softee Chunky
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.

Twisted Eyelet Cable Stitch Swatch Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO in increments of 9+1
CO 10 STS

Row 1 (WS): *K1, P8* K1
Row 2 (RS): P1 *K8, P1*
Row 3 (WS): *K1, P8* K1
Row 4 (RS): P1 *K2, YO, C4TOGF, YO, K2, P1* (cable row)
Row 5 (WS): *K1, P8* K1
Row 6 (RS): P1 *K8, P1*
Row 7 (WS): *K1, P8* K1
Row 8 (RS): P1 *C3F, K2, C3B, P1* (cable row)
Row 9 (WS): *K1, P8* K1
Row 10 (RS): P1 *K1, C3F, C3B, K1, P1* (cable row)
Repeat rows 1 – 10 until desired length.

Video Tutorial

*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.

Twisted Eyelet Cable Stitch Headband Pattern Instructions
(Free Knitting Pattern)

Knit flat using straight needles:

CO 12 STS

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (WS): K1TBL, K1, P8, K1, K1TBL
Rows 2, 6 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K8, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 4 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K2, YO, C4TOGF, YO, K2, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 8 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, C3F, K2, C3B, P1, WYIF S1PW
Row 10 (RS): WYIF S1PW, P1, K1, C3F, C3B, K1, P1, WYIF S1PW
Repeat rows 1 – 10 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 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)
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
C4TOGF – cable 4 together front – slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, K2TOG from the left hand needle and then K2TOG from the cable needle (This isn’t a standard knitting abbreviation, I made it up to make the pattern easier to read.)
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
YO – yarn over

Right Side Rows : Front of Work

Wrong Side Rows : Back of Work