Lace and Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Lace and Cable Stitch is a beautiful stitch that employs cables, lace, and twisted stitches to create an intricate all-over pattern. It would work well for a shawl, or if knit in bulky yarn, it would make a unique afghan.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
yo”]Yarn Over
k2tog tbl”]Knit 2 Together Though the Back Loop
k2tog”]Knit 2 Together
k tbl”]Knit Through the Back Loop
p tbl”]Purl Through the Back Loop
sl”]Slip Stitch
psso”]Pass Slip Stitch Over
cb4f”]Cable Back 4 Front: Slip two sts onto cable needle and hold to front, k2 tbl, k2 tbl off of cable needle
cb4b”]Cable Back 4 Back: Slip two sts onto cable needle and hold to back, k2 tbl, k2 tbl off of cable needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 21

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 21

- Row 1: (RS): P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
- Row 2: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
- Row 3: P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k2, yo, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
- Row 4: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
- Row 5: P2, cb4f, k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, cb4b, p2
- Row 6: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
- Row 7: P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k9, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
- Row 8: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2

Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Lace and Cable Stitch Right Side

Example of the Lace and Cable Stitch Wrong Side

Stitch Pattern Attributes

Lace and Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch