The Cozy List: 10 Cable Knit Stitch Patterns
Ready to get into knitting cables?
The Cozy List: 10 Cable Knit Stitch Patterns
Cable knit stitch patterns may look super hard and impossible for beginners to follow. But they are much simpler than you think. Here are our top 10 favorite cable knitting patterns!
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The Cozy List: 10 Cable Knit Stitch Patterns
Looking for cable knit stitch patterns? I’ve for the list for you!
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1. Woven Cable Headband
By: Priscillia Uloho
YARN: Aran
SIZE: Adult
Headbands are fantastic first-time cable knit stitch patterns. They’re small, finish quite quickly, and give you a fun little project to admire later on!
The Woven Cable Headband can be a good pattern to start with.
2. Close Cable Scarf
By: Purl Soho
YARN: Worsted
SIZE: Small – Large
Knit scarves are great for practicing more complicated knitting techniques like cable knit stitch patterns! The Close Cable Scarf looks like a dream. So I definitely encourage you to give it a try.
3. Crème Brûlée Cable Knit Hat (Circular)
By: Annanitato Lolo
YARN: Bulky
SIZE: Children – Adult
Feeling a bit more confident in your cable knitting skills? Your next project could be a beanie!
The Crème Brûlée Cable Knit Hat uses a combination of the rib stitch and cable knit stitch patterns all around the fabric.
4. Traveling Cable Hat
By: Purl Soho
YARN: Worsted
SIZE: Baby & Adult
One of these days, you’re going to start feeling much more daring about making knit cable stitch patterns. So I present, the Traveling Cable Hat!
This beanie pattern has 2 different cable knit stitch patterns that make it a super eye-catching statement piece.
5. Reuben Vest
By: Amanda Morse
YARN: Bulky
SIZE: Ages 3 – 14
Ready for a bigger challenge? The Reuben Vest is a cozy knitting project perfect for the youngsters in the family.
A smaller wearable knitting pattern just to get you that confidence boost before embarking on bigger cabled projects.
6. Tammi
By: Else Schjellerup
YARN: Fingering
SIZE: Small – XL
Cable knit stitch patterns make the most stunning clothing pieces. The Tammi knit cable stitch pattern is one great example of that.
You can wear it by itself or layer it over your favorite sweater. Definitely aa must-make!
7. Morning Glow Sweater
By: DROPS design
YARN: Lace + Lace = Worsted
SIZE: XS – XXXL
The Morning Glow Sweater is so elegant and beautiful. If you’re more into that understated, timeless fashion, this knit cable stitch pattern is the one you should add to your collection.
8. Neighborly Cardigan
By: LB Design
YARN: Worsted
SIZE: S – XL
Want more clean, elegant cable knit stitch patterns? This Neighborly Cardigan is IT.
The cables in the middle add a touch of chic, every muted fashion lover will enjoy.
9. Cella Cardigan
By: Jojo Knitware
YARN: Worsted
SIZE: S – 3XL
I love this pattern! It looks like small honeycombs running along the front part of the cardigan.
It’s the perfect cosy knitting project if you’re on the lookout for larger cable knit stitch patterns!
10. Must Have Cardigan
By: Patons
YARN: Worsted
SIZES: XS – 5XL
The Must Have Cardigan holds up to its name. Look at those stunning cables! When you’re ready for a real knit cable stitch pattern challenge, this one’s the one to try out.
Materials You Need to Make Cable Knit Stitch Patterns
- Knitting needles – You will need a sturdy pair of non-slippery knitting needles. You can use straight needles for flat projects, but a pair of circular knitting needles will make your knitting experience so much better.
- Cable Needles – knitting cables need a couple of special tools. Specifically, cable knitting needles. So make sure to have a few ready to use!
Pro tip: Wooden knitting needles are great for slippery yarns and metal/ aluminum ones are perfect for “sticky” yarns like acrylic!
- Yarn – Make sure to check the pattern to see what yarn weight to use. Each pattern should list a recommended brand or weight in the “suggested yarn” section of the knitting pattern you’re following! We always recommend that you match the fiber type you’re using with the one used to make the pattern!
- Scissors – A pair of scissors is another important tool that you will use for all of your knitting projects. You’ll need them to cut the yarn when you’re done!
- Yarn/darning needle – You will need a yarn needle or darning needle to sew in the loose ends.
- Stitch markers – You might need stitch markers to keep track of where you are if you’re following a stitch pattern. We recommend “removable” or “locking” style stitch markers for most knitting projects. If you don’t have stitch markers, you can use a strand of scrap yarn—preferably in a different color so it’s easy to see.
Just Go Slow and Steady with these Cable Knit Stitch Patterns
Knitting cables always look to intimidating because of the twists and turns in the fabric. But it’s so much easier once you get the hang of the rhythm. The trick here is to go slow and steady.
I suggest starting with the Woven Cable Headband first and the nworkng your way down the list as your cable skills grow!
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