Free knitting patterns for sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, blankets and more knit with Celtic cables. Updated 12/15/25
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Free Patterns
Bestie Beanie
This hat features a Celtic cable panel surrounded by cable twists and basket-weave texture. Includes both written instructions and charts. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Adler Nahrwold.
Celtic Cable Vest
Open front sleeveless cardigan vest with statement Celtic cables down the front and back. Sizes S to L. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns.
Nennir Cowl
Cowl with Celtic knot cable design knit flat. Uses one skein or less of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lucy Hague for Knitty. Pictured project by ESCarroll.
Cosy Cable Scarf
May only be free for a limited time. Exquisite scarf with entwined Celtic cable bordered with rope cables. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly.
Snowshoe Men’s Cardigan
Shawl collared cardigan knit with Celtic cables and rope cables. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight. Designed by Annelise Driscoll Gingrow - Grey Cap Knits
Glimfeather Cabled Shawl
Top down shaped shawl with gorgeous cables in a Faroese design with trapezoid back, side panels, and shoulder shaping to help it stay on the shoulders. It is approximately 28” from the neck to the bottom and 102” tip to tip. Designed by Laura Wile. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by Laura Wile.
Celtic Cable Fingerless Gloves
One skein armwarmer mitts knit with a classic plaited cable design. Uses one skein of any medium weight yarn (04) 100g. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Celtica Headband
Headband with celtic cable knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Agata Coltraro. Available in English and Italian
Graceful Cable Cardigan
Celtic cables cover this Irish green long-sleeved v-neck cardigan. Sizes 33 to 48 inches. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich. DK weight yarn.
Celtic Cable Neck Warmer
This neck wrap by Lindsay Hendricks features an allover cable pattern. Pictured project by rebby
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Classic Cable Leg Warmers
Legwarmers sized for the whole family with celtic cables repeated around leg. Short and long versions. Sizes Toddler to Adult X-Large. Designed by Purl Soho. Worsted weight yarn.
Saxon Braid Shawl
Triangular shawl with braided cable pattern along one edge and a garter stitch body. The shawl is knit from the tip to outer edge so you can choose how big it can be. Written instructions and charts. DK weight yarn. Designed by Karen Bradley.
Cable Vest or Cardigan
V-neck pullover vest with Celtic braided cables along bottom section and down on the front. Cable and seed stich create texture on the body. Also incudes instructions for a cardigan version. Sizes: 33 inches to 47 inches /82 cm to 117 cm. DK weight yarn. 7201 Pullover and Cardigan designed by Elle.
Inis Mor Scarf and Hat
Cabled hat and scarf with twisted cables inside oval cables. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Laurie Alkire
Rhiannon Shawl
Inspired by Celtic tracery, this top down triangular shawl features sections of lace, smocking, and garter stitch with a Celtic cable design down the middle. 2 sizes. The detailed instructions are fully written as well as charted throughout. Designed by Sue Lazenby.
Celtic Cabled Vest
Knit flat in two rectangles with gorgeous Celtic cables and then seamed up the back to create up the vest. No picking up stitches. Sizes Women S/M (M/L). Super Bulky weight yarn. Bulky Cabled Vest designed by Shannon Dunbabin.
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Celtic Knit Aran Pillow
Cable cushion cover with Saxon Braid and Simple Braid cables. Simple Braid repeats after 4 rows; Saxon Braid repeats after 16 rows. Designed by Glenna C. for Canadian Living. Pictured project by MarWhite who has some notes. Aran weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Mens Varsity Jacket
Men's cabled cardigan knit with Celtic cables and a variety of cable panels. It fastens with a zip. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0.Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Celtic Myths Shawl
Half circle shawl with a beautiful celtic cable border, worked top down, with the border knit on. Size 150 x 50cm (60 x 20 inch) after blocking. Designed by Asita Krebs. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by Manicmaiden. Available in English, French, German, and Korean.
Braveheart Neckwarmer
Buttoned cowl with celtic cables. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sharon Dawson (MissyIrwing).
Varsity Jacket
Cabled cardigan knit with Celtic cables and a variety of cable panels. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time. A kit is also available.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the pdf option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Hill and Valley Scarf
Cable scarf with lines that braid together to form Celtic diamonds. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sugar Bush Yarns.
Two Tone Cable Sweater
Contrasting Celtic cables stand out on a striped garter stitch background complemented by two color rib and lace sleeves. Sizes Finished Bust: 34 to 50 inches / 86.5 to 127 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Lodinsky for Red Heart.
Gailleann Cardigan
Open cardigan featuring a Celtic inspired cable collar band on seed stitch background. Named after an old Irish word for "storm". Sizes Bust measurement 34 to 50" / 86 to 127 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee.
Celtique Scarf
Scarf with intricate Celtic cables. Use either written instructions or charts. Bulky weight yarn. Designer allows sale of finished projects with credit. Designed by collete audrey.
Dancing Cables Cardigan
Celtic cable cardigan knit flat with button band and neckline knit with the front pieces. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich for Cascade Yarns.
Cable Scarf
Timeless scarf with a stunning braided cable stitch design. The celtic-like cable pattern can be worked from chart or written instructions in a 32 row repeat. DK/ Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Celtic Criss Cross Collar
Dressy scarflette knit with travelling trellis, honeycomb, double trellis and dropped stitch cable patterns. Uses about 50 g, less than one skein of most Fingering weight weight yarns. Designed by Di Gilpin.
Cozy Cable Hooded Cardigan
Long sleeved cardigan sweater with hood and celtic cable along the front edges. Sizes Bust: 28-34", 36-38", 40-42", 44-46", 48-54", 56-62". Designed by Bernat Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
Celtic Cable Arm Warmers
Fingerless mitts knit flat with cables. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Sizes S / M / L . Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Celtic Cable and Rib Beanie and Mittens Set
Matching cable beanie hat and mittens. Sizes S/M (Women's) ((L/XL) Men's). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Medina for Cascade Yarns.
Celtic Cables Wrap
Cables and seed stitch make this shawl by Yarnspirations luxurious but simple to knit. Approx 14” x 60” [35.5 x 152.5 cm]
Celtic Cables Dishcloth
A twist on your basic dishcloth - a cable twist that is! Size 8½" [21.5 cm] square. Designed by Lily / Sugar'n Cream. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and ThirdGrace97
Intarsia Cabled Scarf
Richly cabled scarf with a Celtic cable design in at least two colors using intarsia. Includes photo tutorial. Designed by Johan Schneiders. Aran weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Celtic Traveller Baby Blanket or Throw
Blanket in 3 sizes from Baby Blanket to Large Afghan. This cable throw features an attractive pairing of two popular cable stitch patterns nestled closely together in a half-drop style. Small/Baby: 29" x 44" Medium throw: 35 1/2" x 57" Large throw: 41 1/2" x 70" Designed by Apiary Knits. Aran weight yarn.
Seasgair Cardigan
Stunning open front cardigan knit with Celtic cable border and textured fabric. 5 sizes ranging between 87-109cm, 34.25-43 in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by BumbleandBrush.
Celtic Braid Square Hat
Slouchy square hat for the whole family with a beautiful celtic braid panel that lines up nicely with a ribbed hem. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Kids, Adult. Knits up quickly with one skein of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Pelletier.
Keltie Cables Blanket
Celtic cable throw or afghan. Includes bonus scarf pattern taken from the blanket’s stitch design. Designed by Donna Brooks. Bulky weight yarn.
Celtic Knot Pillow
Pattern is for two sizes – 16″/40 cm and 18″/45cm square pillow inserts and is knit using worsted/#4/aran weight yarn.
With the option of either an envelope or 3 button closure on the reverse, it will be easy to remove for laundering.
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Celtic Knot Vest
Cardigan vest with softly sloping cables on the front, feminine shaping and a stunning Celtic knot design at the back. Women sizes S-XL. Designed by Cardiff Bay Handknits. Aran weight yarn.
Twisty Celtic Aran Afghan
The pattern contains several traditional Irish knitting motifs – fancy twisted cables, nested hearts, bobbles, and braids. This project is knit in 5 pieces and seamed together at the end for a beautiful bedspread or large throw. Finished dimensions: approximately 50in x 64in
Wa Ruana
Versatile shawl with a back piece known as a ruana with large Celtic Cable framed with Round cables and small cables. Wear it as a vest, a wrap or a generous shawl around your neck. DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Zapada Headband, Mitts, and Cowl
A stunning Celtic cable design creates this beautiful matching earwarmer, fingerless gloves, and neckwarmer. DK weight yarn. Designed by Simona Varga
Rhos Dirion Celtic Cable Blanket
Cable afghan created in sections and seamed. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Susanne Daum.
Alodia Hooded Scarf
Cabled scarf with hood with Celtic flair. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Moira Engel
Sandstone Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with intricate Celtic cables. Sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by IrmianDesign. DK weight yarn.
Celtic Cable Headband
Cable headband with a braided cable design. Worsted weight yarn. KP496 designed by KnittyHattie
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