Cable Knitting Techniques and Set-Up Patterns

Introduction to Cable Knitting

Cable knitting is a popular technique that involves twisting stitches to create various intricate patterns. Below, we explore two essential cable knitting methods: Cable 2 Back (C2B) and Cable 2 Front (C2F).

Cable Knitting Techniques

Cable 2 Back (C2B)

Slip one stitch onto a cable needle and hold it to the back, knit one stitch, and then knit the stitch off of the cable needle.

Cable 2 Front (C2F)

Slip one stitch onto a cable needle and hold it to the front, knit one stitch, and then knit the stitch off of the cable needle.

Set-Up Rows for Cable Patterns

The quantity of stitches must be a multiple of 6.

Set-Up Row 1 (Right Side)

Using yarn A, knit all stitches.

Set-Up Row 2

Using yarn A, purl all stitches.

Pattern Rows

1st Row

Using yarn B, knit 2, slip 2, *knit 4, slip 2; repeat from * to the last 2 stitches, knit 2.

2nd Row

Using yarn B, knit 1, purl 1, slip 2, purl 1, *knit 2, purl 1, slip 2, purl 1; repeat from * to the last stitch, knit 1.

3rd Row

Using yarn A, knit 1, perform C2B, perform C2F, *knit 2, perform C2B, perform C2F; repeat from * to the last stitch, knit 1.

4th Row

Using yarn A, purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1 through 4 to achieve the desired cable pattern.