Honeycomb Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern

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.

A close up of honeycomb stitch knitting pattern.

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.

Lays Flat: It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.

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:

The right side of the Honeycomb knit stitch swatch on needle.

WRONG SIDE OF HONEYCOMB CABLE STITCH PATTERN:

The wrong side of the Honeycomb knit stitch swatch on needle.

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 materials with yellow yarn, knitting needles, a tapestry needle, and scissors.


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

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.

A close up of a person wearing honeycomb knitted items.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Honeycomb Cable Knit Stitch Pattern in gold yarn color.

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

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
  3. 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)
  4. Row 4: Purl All
  5. Row 5: Knit All
  6. Row 6: Purl All
  7. 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)
  8. 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.

Lays Flat.

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