Knitted Willow Cable Stitch

The Knitted Willow Cable Stitch is a delightful and charming pattern that adds intricate detail to your knitting projects. This stitch mimics the look of willow tree branches and creates a lovely textured design perfect for scarves, hats, or blankets. Once you get the hang of it, you'll love how elegantly it elevates your handcrafted items. So grab your yarn and needles, and give this stitch a try - you'll be amazed at the beautiful results!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (UK 8 or US 6)
• XL Baby Wool, Gazzal (Medium) – 100% Eco Wool. 100 grams -193 yards per skein

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
• Cable 2 Back (C2B): Slip next 2 stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, k2 from the left-hand needle, k2 from the extra needle.
• Cable 2 Front (C2F): Slip next 2 stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, k2 from the left-hand needle, k2 from the extra needle.

Willow cable knit stitch instructions:

Cast on a multiple of 13 sts, plus 2 selvage stitches. Cast on 28 sts.

Row 1: sel s, *p2, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p2 – repeat from *, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Repeat Row 1

Row 6: Repeat Row 2

Row 7: Repeat Row 1

Row 8: Repeat Row 2

Row 9: sel s, *p2, C2F, k1, C2B, p2 – repeat from *, sel s.

Row 10: Repeat Row 2

Repeat Rows 1-10 to form pattern.