Reversible Cable Knit Stitch (No Curl -Easy & Relaxing) + Video
This reversible cable knit stitch looks identical on both sides, doesn’t curl, and you’ll learn how to make perfect edges!
If you love the look of cables but not the effort they usually require, today’s pattern is going to make you very happy 🙂
Although it’s a 20-row repeat, you’ll only be crossing stitches on two of them (rows 10 & 20), like I love to call them: just 2 “working” rows!
Furthermore, the rest is an easy 2 x 2 Rib Stitch, so it’s one of those patterns that look super complex but in fact feel relaxing…
Today’s reversible cable knit stitch is ideal for scarves, blankets, infinite cowls, or anything you want to look pretty on both sides (preferably big pieces).
Yarn & Needles I used
I made this swatch using 100% wool (worsted weight, very forgiving, great for beginners) #ad
With my US 8 (5 mm) favorite wooden needles (super smooth and pointy, perfect for cables and lace patterns) #ad
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
sts: stitches
RS: Right side of the work
wyif: with yarn in front
sl1pw: Slip one stitch as if to purl
K: Knit
P: Purl
C4F – Cable 4 Front. Slip 4 stitches onto a cable needle (hold it at the front of the work). Work the next 4 stitches from the left-hand needle (K2, P2), and work the 4 stitches from the cable needle (K2, P2)
C4B – Cable 4 Back. Slip 4 stitches onto a cable needle (hold it at the back of the work). Work the next 4 stitches from the left-hand needle (K2, P2), and work the 4 stitches from the cable needle (K2, P2)
BO: Bind Off
WS: Wrong side of the work
Reversible Cable Knit Stitch Pattern
CO 24 sts + 2 (edge sts) = 26 sts.
Rows 1 – 9 (RS): wyif sl1pw, *K2, P2*. Repeat to last st, K1 (edge)
Row 10 (first cross): wyif sl1pw, C4F, (K2, P2 twice), C4F, K1 (edge)
Rows 11 – 19: wyif sl1pw, *K2, P2*. Repeat to last st, K1 (edge)
Row 20 (first cross): wyif sl1pw, (K2, P2 twice), C4B, (K2, P2 twice), K1 (edge).
These 20 rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
When finished, BO working each stitch as it presents after row 9 (WS).
This is the other side of the work:
Watch the step-by-step Video Tutorial – Reversible Cable Knit Stitch
That’s all for today 😊
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PS: If you love reversible cable knit stitches, take a look at these two:
Wishbone Ribs Knitting Pattern
