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Cable Ribbing Stitch

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About This Stitch Pattern
The Cable Ribbing Stitch creates a fabric with columns of winding, spiraling ribbing. This pattern can be made with mock cable twist stitches, or with a regular cable cross. By knitting stitches through the back loop, the cable spirals become more defined, with a sharp, crispness not seen in regular ribbing.
It’s an attractive and simple pattern that can be used on its own as an all-over pattern. It can also be used in conjunction with other cable stitches as part of an aran style sweater. The cable ribbing stitch is a great cable stitch for masculine looking hats and scarves.
NOTE: This stitch will not behave like traditional ribbing. It does not have the same kind of horizontal stretch or springiness.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- k tbl
- Knit Through Back Loop
- p tbl
- Purl Through Back Loop
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
4
Stitch Repeat
5+2
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 5 sts + 2.
- Row 1 (WS):
- K2, *p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k2; rep from *.
- Row 2:
- P2, *k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p2; rep from *.
- Row 3:
- K2, *p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k2; rep from *.
- Row 4:
- P2, *slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k1 tbl, then slip the purl st back to left hand needle and purl it; then k 1 tbl from cable needle, p2; rep from *.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.