The Four-section Cable is a simple cable stitch that uses ribbing to create an interesting fabric. It’s worked over a panel of 7 stitches and has a background of reverse stockinette. It uses a Twist 7 Back Rib stitch that creates a dense fabric that would be a lovely stitch pattern to use for a sweater, hat, scarf or a blanket.
There is a chart below for reference, as well as a video tutorial.
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Materials needed
Listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern
- Red Heart Super Saver yarn in color Light Grey, approximately 15 yds
- Size 8 / 5 mm knitting needles
- Cable needle
- 2 stitch markers (optional)
Stitches and abbreviations used:
K: Knit
P: Purl
PB1: Purl through the back loop
St(s): Stitch (es)
T7B rib: Twist 7 Back Rib – slip next 4 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to back, k1, p1, k1 from left hand needle, [p1, k1] two times from cable needle
X: times (Example: 3x – 3 times)
Notes:
- I find it easier to insert stitch markers between panels, so as not to get confused to where the background of reverse stockinette section is
- To help minimize the gap of the cable, I give a light tug on the stitch afterward to close it up a bit
Directions for the Four-section cable panel:
Worked over a panel of 7 stitches with a background of reverse stockinette stitch; the directions below are for the panel only.
- 1 (RS): K1, [p1, k1] 3x
- 2: PB1, [k1, PB1] 3x
- 3: T7B rib
- 4: As row 2
- Repeat rows 1-2 three more times
Repeat rows 1-10 to desired length (for consistency, I bound off after completing row 4), then bind off as pattern
I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. Please tag me @handmadebystacyj when posting on social media – I’d love to see your makes!
💕 Stacy J