This vintage Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy knitting repeat of eight rows that are simple to memorize. It looks really intricate to knit, but it’s actually quite simple.
With a combination of knit and purl techniques, plus two simple cable techniques, you can create this beautiful and modern-looking pattern. This pattern is perfect for everyone who is ready to learn to knit cables since it’s so easy to learn.
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Honeycomb Cable Knitting Projects
This modern and simple 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.
Not a Reversible Pattern
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning the Wrong side looks different than the featured front Right side pattern design.
RIGHT SIDE OF HONEYCOMB CABLE STITCH PATTERN:
WRONG SIDE OF HONEYCOMB CABLE STITCH PATTERN:
Knitting Supplies
My sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight wool yarn. Feel free to use any weight yarn and appropriately sized knitting needles for your creative project.
Knitting Techniques
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• 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
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This vintage Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern is an easy knitting repeat of eight rows that are simple to memorize.
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
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3:
* 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. *
(repeat pattern between * * asterisks) - Row 4: Purl All
- Row 5: Knit All
- Row 6: Purl All
- Row 7:
* C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle.
C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle. *
(repeat pattern between * * asterisks) - Row 8: Purl All
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KNITTED IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES
Cast On in Multiples of 8 Stitches
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
Row 2: Knit All
Row 3: * 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. *
(repeat pattern between * * asterisks)
Row 4: Knit All
Row 5: Knit All
Row 6: Knit All
Row 7:* C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle.
C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle. *
(repeat pattern between * * asterisks)
Row 8: Knit All
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off.
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.
Lies Flat.
Thank You for Visiting Studio Knit
I hope you are inspired to knit up this Honeycomb Stitch pattern in your next knitting project.
Happy knitting to you!
