Bulky Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Bulky Cable Stitch is about as basic a cable stitch one can find. It’s perfect for beginning cable knitters. It can be used as a detail on sleeves, an accent on socks, in afghans, and on bags or pillows.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
C6B”] Cable 6 Back: Slip three sts onto cable needle and hold to back, k3, k3 off of cable needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 6 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

This pattern is worked over 6 sts on a reverse stockinette

- Row 1 (RS): K6
- Row 2: P6
- Row 3: C6B
- Row 4: P6

Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Bulky Cable Stitch Right Side

Example of the Bulky Cable Stitch Wrong Side

Stitch Pattern Attributes

beginner | cable | panel

Bulky Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

Techniques Used in this Stitch