cable-stitch

Twisted knitting technique

A cable-stitch is a knitting pattern that creates a raised, twisted design resembling braided rope or cable.

The technique involves crossing groups of stitches over each other, producing a textured, three-dimensional effect common in traditional sweaters: a fisherman's sweater with cable-stitch panels.

Also used as a verb: She cable-stitched the front of the cardigan.

texture

rope

Thick twisted fibers

raised · dimensional · ribbed · coiled · woven · intertwined · sculptural · embossed · relief · tactile

technique

knit

Loop yarn into fabric

  • purlInverted knitting stitch
  • crossPass from side to side
  • twistRotating motion or surprise

needle · holder · yarn · pattern · row · repeat · chart · instructions · gauge · tension

garments

sweater

Knitted torso covering

fisherman · vest · scarf · hat · mittens · socks · blanket · afghan · throw · cushion

tradition

Irish

Of the Emerald Isle

handknit · folk · traditional · heirloom · craft · artisan · generations · maritime · coastal · clan

Opposites
knitting texture/pattern complexity

cable-stitchgarter stitch

Basic reversible knitting technique

stockinette · purl stitch · ribbing

Family

cable, stitch, cables, cabled, cabling, stitches, stitched, stitching, stitcher

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G