Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern

This vintage Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern creates an interlocking texture. Easily memorizable, it looks really intricate to knit, but it’s quite simple. With a combination of knit and purl techniques, plus two simple cable techniques, you can create this beautiful and modern-looking design.

Get your written pattern instructions both flat and in the round, along with knitting chart and video tutorial.

A close up of honeycomb stitch knitting pattern.

Honeycomb Cable Texture

Stitch Techniques

A series of easy knits and purls and two simple cables create the raised pattern.

Row Repeat

Knit up this cable design with an 8-row repeat.

Can this cable texture be knit in the round on circular needles?

Yes, this Honeycomb Cable pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.

Not a Reversible Pattern

As you can see in the swatch that I knitting up, this is not a reversible pattern. The wrong side is an inverted texture from the featured front right side of the pattern design.

Right and wrong sides of the Honeycomb Knit Stitch pattern on knitting needles in yellow-colored yarn.

Knitting Techniques

Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project.

Slip Knot 
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
• C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
Bind Off


Honeycomb Cable Project Ideas

This modern Honeycomb Cable pattern is the perfect choice to make new knitted accessories! I have designed these knitted Bracelets, along with a new Headband and Ear Warmer which can also be used as a Messy Ponytail Hat!

I hope you are inspired to give these quick cable-knit accessories a try.

A close up of a person wearing honeycomb knitted items.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Honeycomb knit stitch pattern in yellow-colored yarn.

Printable Knitting Pattern

This vintage Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy knitting repeat of eight rows that are simple to memorize.

Makes: Honeycomb Cable Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate

Materials

  • Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

  • Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
  • Cable Needle
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES

Cast On in Multiples of 8 Stitches

  • C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
  • C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
    1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
    2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
    3. Row 3: * C4B, C4F *
    4. Row 4: Purl All
    5. Row 5: Knit All
    6. Row 6: Purl All
    7. Row 7: * C4F, C4B *
    8. Row 8: Purl All

    _____

    KNITTED IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES

    Cast On in Multiples of 8 Stitches

  • C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
  • C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
    1. Round 1 (Right Side): Knit All
    2. Round 2: Knit All
    3. Round 3: * C4B, C4F *
    4. Round 4: Knit All
    5. Round 5: Knit All
    6. Round 6: Knit All
    7. Round 7: * C4F, C4B *
    8. Round 8: Knit All

    _____

    KNITTING CHART

    Knitting chart of the Honeycomb Cable Stitch by Studio Knit.

    Notes

    Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

    Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off

    KNITTING TECHNIQUES

    • CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
    • K = Knit Stitch
    • P = Purl Stitch
    • C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
    • C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
    • Bind Off
    • Weave In Ends

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    Kristen McDonnell
    Author & Designer

    After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.

    Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.

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