Learn how to knit this beautiful Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch. This 4-Row Repeat design has a woven, braided look using easy cable stitches. It’s really easy to memorize and creates an impressive texture.
This stitch is a very tight weave. As a result, it is perfect to knit for projects that you want to be really stiff, like home decor items.
Find all of your materials, techniques, with free written pattern instructions for both flat and in-the-round projects below.
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Tight Weave of the Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch
Before you get started, I want to emphasize that this cable stitch is a very tight weave, as it crisscrosses itself. If you like the look of this stitch, but would rather it be a more medium weave (and not so tight), you may wish to knit with needles larger than your yarn gauge recommends.
Easy to Memorize
Because we are knitting up this cable texture in an easy series of knit, purl, and just two cable techniques, this is a very easy-to-memorize pattern once you have knit up a few rounds.
Is this Cable Stitch Reversible?
No, this is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.
Can this cable stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?
Yes, with a simple adjustment to the even number of rows, the pattern includes written instructions to also knit it in the round for hats and cowls.
Knitting Techniques
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• Slip Knot
• Cast On Long Tail Method
• Knit Stitch
• Bind Off
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit this beautiful Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch. This 4-Row Repeat design is diagonal and has a woven, braided look using cable stitches. This stitch pattern is a very tight weave.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Cable Needle
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): K2, * 2/2R *, K2
Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle. - Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3: * 2/2L *
Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle. - Row 4: Purl All
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IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): K2, * 2/2R *, K2
Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle. - Row 2: Knit All
- Row 3: * 2/2L *
Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle. - Row 4: Knit All
Notes
Repeat Pattern between * *
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off.
Non-Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.
Very Tight Weave, try to knit loosely.
Tends to Curl Up.
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND ABBREVIATIONS
- SLIP KNOT
- BO = Bind Off
- CO = Cast On
- K = Knit
- P = Purl
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I hope you are inspired to knit up this Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch in your next knitting project. Make sure to check out all of my beautiful and easy to follow Cable Knit Stitch Patterns.
Happy knitting to you!
