How to Knit Celtic Cables
How to Knit Celtic Cables- Unleash the intricate beauty of Celtic tradition with every stitch of these mesmerizing cables. (Recommended for intermediate knitters)
Looking for a challenging yet rewarding knitting project? Look no further than Celtic cable knits! These intricate patterns are inspired by the rich history and traditions of Celtic art and design, featuring beautifully interwoven knots and motifs.
Once you’ve mastered the basics of cable knitting, it’s time to tackle some Celtic cable patterns! These can range from simple cables with a few twists and turns, to more complex designs featuring intricate knotwork and braids. This pattern is one of the more basic Celtic Cables and its ideal for intermediate knitters.
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How to Knit Celtic Cables
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c4f = (cable 4 front)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
c4b = (cable 4 back)- slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
cr3l = slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, purl 1, then knit 2 from the cable needle.
cr3r = slip 1 stitch to a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then purl 1 from the cable needle.
cr4l = slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, purl 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle.
cr4r = slip 2 stitch to a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2, then purl 2 from the cable needle.
Yarn & needles: I used #5 weight bulky yarn and size US 8 knitting needles
Pattern instructions:
Work in multiples of 24 Stitches
Row 1 (Right Side): (p2, c4b, p2) x 3
Row 2 and every even row: knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches.
Row 3: p1, cr3r, (cr4l, cr4r) x 2, cr3l, p1
Row 5: cr3r, p1, (p2, c4f, p2) x 2, p1, cr3l
Row 7: k2, p2, (cr4r, cr4l) x 2, p2, k2
Row 9: (k2, p2) x 2, p2, c4b, p2, (p2, k2) x 2
Row 11: k2, p2, (cr4l, cr4r) x 2, p2, k2
Row 13: cr3l, p1, (p2, c4f, p2) x 2, p1, cr3r
Row 15: p1, cr3l, (cr4r, cr4l) x 2, cr3r, p1
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