Seven Seas Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern

The Seven Seas Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a unique braid of twisted ribbing inspired by endless waves. It’s easy to memorize this unique ribbed design since we are using just one cabling technique.

I hope that as you dive into this knitting project with enthusiasm, your designs inspire awe just like our world’s Seven Seas!

Seven seas cable ribbing knit stitch pattern in beige colored yarn.

About the Seven Seas Cable Knit Texture

Easy to Memorize

Because we are knitting up this cable braid in an easy ribbing texture, and just one cable technique, this is a very easy-to-memorize pattern.

Unique Ribbed Cable Braid

The Seven Seas cable braid is knitted with tightened twisted rib stitches using the Knit Through the Back Loop technique (KTBL). This twisted stitch is accomplished by entering the needle into the stitch in the opposite direction.

Close up of the cable braid in the Seven Seas knit stitch pattern in beige colored yarn.

Can this stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?

Yes, with a simple adjustment to the odd number of rows, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.

Seven seas cable stitch pattern knitted in the round on circular needles in blue colored yarn.

Is this Cable Stitch Reversible?

No, this is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, although the wrong (back) side does not.

Right and wrong sides of the Seven Seas Cable knit stitch pattern in beige colored yarn.

Recommended Knitting Projects

This braid texture is a great choice to add to cabled scarves, hats, and blankets.

Does this stitch curl or lay flat?

When the texture is atop a reverse stockinette background your piece will likely have a tendency to curl within itself on the side edges. It is recommended to wet-block your work for the best results.


Knitting Techniques

Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

For this braided design, we are just using one cable technique, the 13 Stitch Rib Right Cross Cable (13-ST RIB RC). We begin by slipping 6 stitches onto the cable needle and holding it to the back of our work. From the main needle, we knit through the back loop once and purl once, repeating this pattern twice for six stitches. We finish knitting on the main needle by knitting through the back loop once. Lastly, we pick up the cable needle, purling once and knitting through the back loop once, repeating this pattern twice for all six stitches


Printable Knitting Instructions

Seven seas cable ribbing knit stitch pattern in beige colored yarn.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Seven Seas Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a unique braid of twisted ribbing inspired by endless waves.

Makes: Seven Seas Cable Braid Knit 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
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Cable Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On 13 Stitches (within a reverse stockinette background)

  1. Row 1 (right side): * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  2. Row 2 (wrong side): * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *
  3. Row 3: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  4. Row 4: * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *
  5. Row 5: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  6. Row 6: * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *
  7. Row 7: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  8. Row 8: * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *
  9. Row 9: 13-ST RIB RC
    Slip 6 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
    (KTBL, P1) 3 times, KTBL from main needle;
    (P1, KTBL) 3 times from cable needle.
  10. Row 10: * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *
  11. Row 11: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  12. Row 12: * (PTBL, K1 ) 6 times, PTBL *

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KNITTED IN-THE-ROUND ON CIRCULAR or DOUBLE-POINTED NEEDLES:

Cast On 13 Stitches (within a reverse stockinette background)

  1. Row 1 (right side): * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  2. Row 2: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  3. Row 3: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  4. Row 4: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  5. Row 5: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  6. Row 6: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  7. Row 7: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  8. Row 8: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  9. Row 9: 13-ST RIB RC
    Slip 6 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
    (KTBL, P1) 3 times, KTBL from main needle;
    (P1, KTBL) 3 times from cable needle.
  10. Row 10: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  11. Row 11: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *
  12. Row 12: * (KTBL, P1 ) 6 times, KTBL *

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KNITTING CHART

Knitting chart of the Seven Seas Cable Braid stitch pattern by Studio Knit.

Notes

Cable Braid is intended to knit within a reverse stockinette background.

REVERSE STOCKINETTE KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
Row 1 (Right Side): Purl All
Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit All

or

REVERSE STOCKINETTE IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
Row 1: Purl All
Row 2: Purl All

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Repeat Pattern between * *

Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your piece is the length you desire then Bind Off.

Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND ABBREVIATION

  • CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  • KTBL = Knit Stitch through the back loop
  • PTBL = Purl Stitch through the back loop
  • 13-ST RIB RC
    Slip 6 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
    (K1 TBL, P1) 3 times, K1 TBL from main needle;
    (P1, K1 TBL) 3 times from cable needle.
  • BO = Bind Off
  • Weave In Ends

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KNITTING CHART

Knitting chart for the seven sisters cable braid stitch pattern.

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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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