Cables Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Welcome crocheter to the How to Crochet Cables Stitch Tutorial! This is a beautiful stitch that I cannot wait to learn with you and I am excited for Catalina to share this tutorial with you! :) I can’t wait to see what you make using this tutorial!! After the tutorial there is a list of crochet patterns, to include a free downloadable cables crochet pattern from ByKaterina herself to get you started, you can go to when you want to make something using your new found knowledge of the Cables Crochet Stitch as well as the previous crochet stitch tutorials also found here.
You can find more of Catalina's many wonderful patterns in her Etsy Shop, or on her website and see her latest designs as well as behind the scenes on her Instagram profile.
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How to Crochet Cables Stitch Tutorial
By Michele of VAMICreations and Catalina of By Katerina
Originally posted 24 April 2020, updated 24 January 2022.
My name is Catalina, I am a Romanian living in Netherlands for almost 4 years now. I am the person behind ByKaterina. I started this journey in the second half of 2017 and didn't stop since then. One of my most popular pattern was in 2018. In 2019 I started a collaboration with Hobbii Yarn, and since then I am a Hobbii Friends Group Designer. I was featured with 2 of my designs in Simply Crochet Magazine at the end of 2019. 2020 started with another amazing
collaboration with Katia Yarns and Fabrics.
I love to express myself through crochet or knitting and each of my designs has a bit of my personality. Today I will be sharing with you how to crochet cables in a step by step video tutorial found below.
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Note - This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you, should you click through and make a purchase. However, I do not make recommendations for products or websites that I have not or will not use. Etsy and Craftsy are both places that I have purchased patterns and other crochet items and will continue to. Etsy is also an amazing way to support all of these makers that you find highlighted here and in other posts throughout the VAMICreations website.
Here are a number of patterns that use the above stitch so you can practice and make some of your first crochet pieces!!!
by-Katerina’s Spring Time Cable Sweater
by-Katerina has a wonderful crochet pattern using cables called the Spring Time Cable Sweater and is a great way to create a fun and warm gift for your self or someone else.
TCDDIY has created a clothing set for a crochet Cable Stitch Hoody and leggings as well as a Cropped Turtleneck, Cable Stitch Shorts and Cardigan all using the cable crochet stitch.
Midknits has a beautiful Double Cable Crochet Throw Blanket that you can create using chunky yarn in many colors for your own cable crochet blanket.
CrochetitCreationsUS has a Braided Cable Beanie that allows you to practice the stitch while creating something warm and needed during winter months. This shop also has a Braided Cable Scarf Pattern and others. You can get all four from their Braided Cable Pattern bundle which includes patterns for their Braided Cable Beanie, Ear Warmer, Scarf, and Throw Pillow.
Stitch of Nature's Silvertree Cabled Beanie is a beautiful pattern to create any size beanie from baby to adult sizes. This shop also has the Brookfield Beanie, another cabled crochet hat pattern that has a fur pom-pom in the pattern as well.
Kathys Crochet Closet's Karen Cable Beanie is a wonderful cable crochet beanie pattern that can be done in a variety of colors.
Litle Monkey Shop has a beautiful Dreaming of Slopes Hat that uses cable crochet to create an awesome hat for keeping your head warm in winter.
MyCrochetory has created a beautiful October Cowl using cables and fingering yarn. It will be thinner than some of the other cable crochet patterns listed above but is stunning in its beauty and worth the extra care to create. You can also find a Crochet Cable Diamond Pillow pattern in her shop as well.
Briana K Designs gorgeous Infinity Cable Crochet Sweater - the Valencia Sweater
Creations by CaitlinJ has created a beautiful Knotted Scarf Pattern using crochet cables and can be created in a variety of colors both solid and striped. If you are looking for a shorter time project, this shop also has a cables cowl crochet pattern that can be created using any size 4 (worsted weight) yarn.
Addicted2thHook has created a sweet Crochet Cable Newborn Cocoon perfect for that newborn baby gift and can be created in a multitude of colors.
CroShizzleAU has a wonderful Chunky Cable Scarf that has braided cables running down the center of the scarf and can be done in a variety of colors.
Mamachee has an awesome Cable Slippers crochet pattern where you can create your own slippers in a variety of colors and sizes.
TLHPatterns has a wonderful Cable Hearts Sleeveless Top that can be created in sizes XS to Large and in a vareity of colors. You can also find a beautiful crochet able Stitch Cardigan in her shop that can be created in a number of diffrent colors.
Tangled Tabby has a pair of Cable Stitch Fingerless Gloves pattern that uses cables to create stylish arm warmers.
For those more confident in their cable crochet skill, RebeccasStylings has a stunning Limerick Tree Braided Cable Scarf using crochet cables to created two elegant trees connected via a braided cable.
Candaces Closet has created a Cable Beanie Hat with Pom Pom that is great to make using tweed yarn or solid colors.
Briana K Designs has several beautiful crochet patters using cables to include: Children's Infinity Cape which is stunning and an adult size is in the works. I can't wait to make one myself!!! She also has the The Wexford Infinity Crochet Scarf and over 20 patterns with the infinity crochet cables . Each of these is done in her new technique for cables which creates a beautiful finish for all of the cable patterns and really makes the designs pop!
JessieAtHome has created a fun Giant Crochet Cable Pillow you can make in a variety of chunky yarns.
Peach and Paige Designs has created an adorable Baby/Child Reaghan Pixie Bonnet that can fit 0-12 months, and 1-5 year old baby/children. This is an adorable use of cables with a bonnet that can be created in the color of your choosing.
GypsyDreamerCrochet has created a fun Cable Crochet Beanie Pattern that can be made in several sizes from baby to child to adult.
Here is also a how to crochet Cables Stitch using your left hand, so you can make these patterns as well if you are left handed.
If you have arthritis or issues with your hands here are some extra tutorials and tips specifically designed with you in mind. :)
The Arthritis Foundation has an article with specific tips for knitting, crocheting, and cross stitching with arthritic hands. They have specific tips for each craft on things you can do to help make manage your arthritis while still allowing you to enjoy the craft you love.
One of ItsVera’s yarn rings.
Every Day Health has an article all about how to knit/crochet with Arthritis with 10 tips for how to keep crocheting/knitting. They even encourage you to crochet and craft with Arthritis because it can actually help you with managing it.
All Free Crochet has a full Crochet and Arthritis Tip Guide for those that have arthritis or issues with their hands complete with information about how to help your hands each time you crochet or craft and tips on how to adjust for your craft based on whether you have a good day or a bad day.
You can also find ergonomic crochet hooks (recommended for those with hand pain to ease it and allow you to crochet longer or at all) among the amazing crochet hook shops of Etsy in an earlier round up of crochet hooks.
Crocheting with one of ItsVera’s yarn rings.
YouTube has several videos where people have discussed tips that have helped them with crocheting or knitting with Arthritis or other health issues that cause your hands and body to be stiff.
Jen B discusses how she crochets in this 3 minute video and shows you how to best hold the yarn and more.
Vera of It’s Vera has over 30 knitting and crochet rings in her Etsy Shop that help with pain and relief for crocheting/knitting/Tunisian crocheting with Arthritis.
LullasJewelry also has awesome crochet rings in her Etsy Shop that are adjustable and help hold the yarn for pain and relief while crocheting/knitting/Tunisian crocheting with Arthritis.
DawnGillDesigns has a number of crochet rings she calls hooker rings in her Etsy Shop and each has a different design you can choose from to include paw, snowflake, flower, star, dot and heart.
Motion Works Blog has an article on tips for crocheting and using your hands despite having arthritis and also gives several stretches that you can do to help your hands while crocheting or crafting.
Laughing Hens has an article specifically about stretches (complete with pictures!) that are great for both crocheters and knitters. I think I’ll start doing these too to help my hands when I’m working on a variety of projects!
Thank you for joining us for this how to crochet Cables Stitch Tutorial! What crochet stitches are you wanting to learn how to crochet? I’d also love to hear from you about what types of resources you want more information on as well as Makers you would like to nominate for a Maker Feature! Please email me or leave a comment on this article! Looking forward to hearing from you and have a great day!