Do you see loads of cables with texture up the wazoo and think – “I want to do that, but it’s too hard. I’m sure I can’t do that.”
I said that constantly in my head since I started crocheting. And it’s simply not true.
I tried crochet cables for the first time a few weeks ago and was STUNNED at how easy it is. It’s not overwhelming, it’s not confusing. It’s a matter of counting and paying attention – like all crochet.
And the stitches themselves are as simple as front and back post double crochet! (Just like the basketweave stitch which we covered earlier this week)
I don’t know what I was so afraid of. I should have done this years ago!
I knew I had to do a cable swatch for the next episode of my new series, Stitch Dictionary – the place where you can find tons of new, unique stitches to try!
This is a great way to try out cables in an easy-to-conquer project. Turn it into a pillow if you just do this one swatch, or follow along with Stitch Dictionary and make all the 11 x 11″ swatches with me to form a Stitch Dictionary Throw!
Be sure to watch the video tutorial below – it’ll help ya lots. The written pattern is uber confusing (it’s not me, it’s the cables!)
Now go cable it up – you’ve got this.
Materials:
-Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (I used Fig)
-Size N/P 10mm crochet hook
-Large eye tapestry needle
***Long FpDc – yo, insert your hook around the pillar of the Dc from the row below from front to back, right to left, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1, yo, pull through 2, yo, pull through 2
Row 1: Ch 27, Dc in 4th st and across, Ch 3, turn
Row 2: Dc in first st, sk 2 sts, Long FpDc in next 2 sts, Long FpDc in each of 2 skipped sts, Dc in next, (beginning large braid) FpDc next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, Long FpDc next 3 sts, Long FpDc into the top of each of the skipped 3 sts, FpDc next 3 sts, Dc in next, sk 2 sts, Long FpDc in next 2 sts, Long FpDc in each of 2 skipped sts, Dc in last, Ch 3, turn
Row 3: Dc in first, BpDc in next 4 sts, Dc in next, BpDc in next 12 sts, Dc in next, BpDc in next 4 sts, Dc in last, Ch 3, turn
Row 4: Dc in first st, sk 2 sts, Long FpDc in next 2 sts, Long FpDc in each of 2 skipped sts, Dc in next, sk 3 sts, Long FpDc next 3 sts, Long FpDc the skipped 3 sts, sk next 3 sts, Long FpDc next 3 sts, Long FpDc in 3 skipped sts, Dc in next, sk 2 sts, Long FpDc in next 2 sts, Long FpDc in each of 2 skipped sts, Dc in last, Ch 3, turn
Row 5: Repeat Row 3
Repeat Rows 2-5 until you have your desired length.
Don’t forget to PIN this pattern to your Pinterest boards!
What will you crochet with cables? Comment below!
I’m kinda new at cables. Is there anyway to post pictures of these stitches. I would love to do something like this.
The video tutorial will help you lots! It’s embedded in the post above 🙂
Ashleigh –
This has been a great help. I have re-wound your video and re-worked my swatch several times and you have simplified cables for me. If I want to make a wider piece … I’m thinking perhaps a shawl…what multiples would I need to use? Thank you for sharing this.