cable stitch
Twisted yarn pattern
A cable stitch is a knitting pattern that creates a twisted, rope-like design by crossing groups of stitches over each other.
The technique produces raised, interlocking columns that resemble braided cables or ropes.
Cable stitches appear prominently in traditional Irish fisherman sweaters and add texture and thickness to knitted garments: The sweater featured an intricate cable stitch down the front.
Loop-based textile making
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- needlesSlender pointed instruments
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
cast-on · gauge · tension · ribbing · stockinette · crochet · interlace · twist
Knitted torso covering
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
- turtleneckHigh-collared pullover
jumper · vest · scarf · hat · mittens · socks · blanket · afghan
Sheared animal fiber
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
fiber · worsted · chunky · handspun · tweed · natural · cotton · mohair
Lifted higher up
- twistedWound around itself
- braidedInterlaced into rope-like form
- dimensionalRelating to measurable extent
- embossedHaving raised design
corded · ribbed · tactile · chunky · intertwined · ropelike · sculptural · relief
knitting
Loop-based textile making
pattern · cast-on · gauge · tension · ribbing · stockinette · crochet · interlace · twist · loop
sweater
Knitted torso covering
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
- fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
turtleneck · jumper · vest · scarf · hat · mittens · socks · blanket · afghan · throw
wool
Sheared animal fiber
alpaca · fiber · worsted · chunky · handspun · tweed · natural · cotton · mohair
raised
Lifted higher up
- twistedWound around itself
- braidedInterlaced into rope-like form
- dimensionalRelating to measurable extent
embossed · corded · ribbed · tactile · chunky · intertwined · ropelike · sculptural · relief · woven
traditional
Following long-held customs
timeless · nautical · folk · artisan · handcrafted · heirloom · vintage · cozy · winterwear
- stitchesbackstitch, French knot, topstitch, understitch, lazy daisy
- needleworkembroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint, needlework