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The Chunky Braid Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The chunky braid cable stitch is a large cable panel worked on reverse stockinette. While it looks complicated the pattern is relatively simple and easy to memorize. It makes for a great detail in aran sweaters or in a cabled scarf. It can be combined with other traditional cable motifs for use in a blanket as well. This is a foundational cable pattern that is incredibly versatile.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- C6F
- Cable 6 Front – slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.
- C6B
- Cable 6 Back – slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
15
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel worked over 15 stitches on a background of reverse stockinette.
- Row 1 (RS):
- Knit.
- Row 2:
- Purl.
- Row 3:
- K3, *C6F; rep from * to end.
- Row 4:
- Purl.
- Row 5:
- Knit.
- Row 6:
- Purl.
- Row 7:
- *C6B; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
- Row 8:
- Purl.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
