Free knitting patterns using plaited basketweave wicker woven cable stitches for baby sweaters and blankets, women's and men's sweaters, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. This is one of my favorite stitches. Something about the plaited cable design seems very relaxing. Updated 3/23/24
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Free Patterns
Merry Scarf
Cabled scarf knit with an 8 row repeat woven basketweave cable. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Martin Storey
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- Get the recommended Rowan Kid Classic yarn
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Smocked Empire Tunic and Shrug
Women's pullover sweater with options for an empire waist tunic or cropped shrug, and for long or cap sleeves. All versions feature four panels of cabled smocking to create a cozy, elastic fit. Sizes Bust: 34 (36, 38, 41) in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Betsy Farquhar
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- Get the recommended Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn yarn
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Entwined Capelet
Cropped poncho or shoulder cozy cowl with cabled traveling waves interspersed with Aran braids symbolizing the great stone harbor wall at Lyme Regis, which inspired the novels of Jane Austen and John Fowles. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kendra Nitta for Knit Picks
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Mr. Gorgeous Sweater
Man's pullover sweater with a central cable panel with a plaited basketweave cable framed by cable columns on a background of a 4 row repeat texture. Sizes S (M) L (XL) XXL (XXXL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Lene Hedahl for Fraya
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Baby Vest and Toys
Baby and toddler sized pullover vest or top with 4 row repeat plaited cable detail. Also includes instructions for easy garter stitch balls knit flat. Size 12, 18, and 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Cable Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts with a plaited woven cable. 3 sizes. Designed by Janis Frank. Uses just one skein of Aran weight yarn. Web version is free.
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- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
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Woven Envelope Laptop Sleeve
Laptop or notebook sleeve knit flat with a 2 row plaited woven cable stitch. Great showcase for variegated yarn. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rebekah Olson.
Moebius Braid Cowl
Reversible cowl knit flat with 12 repeat braided cables. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Roden for Knitty.
Mannish Sweater
Children's pullover sweater features multiple cables accompanied by with a wicker stitch plaited texture. Sizes 12 mo. (18 mo., 2T, 4T, 6T, 8Y, 10Y, 12, 14, 16). DK weight yarn. Designed by Emily A. Turner.
Aki Headband and Snood
Matching headband and cowl knitted with a plaited criss cross stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Easy Peasy Knitter - Marta. Available in English and Spanish
Reversible 8 Row Repeat Cable Braided Cowl
Infinity scarf cowl (shown wrapped double) knit with an 8 row repeat reversible ribbed cable. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin.
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- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns ® Llamerino yarn at Amazon
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Cable Baby Bonnet and Pants
Matching baby hat and pants featuring bands of woven cables. Sizes NB, 3 mths, 6 mths, 12 mths. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lara Simonson for KnotEnufKnitting. There's a matching sweater for purchase.
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Woven Cable Headband
Easy headband knit flat with braided cable. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Priscillia Uloho. Pictured projects by designer and AmandaLL. Available in English, French, German, Italian
Plaited Throw
Reversible blanket knit with a 2 row repeated plaited twisted stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Golden Touch Cowl
Infinity scarf cowl knit flat with a 2 row repeat plaited stitch. Want a scarf instead? Just don't seam when you're done. Great showcase for variegated yarn. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Fairmount Fibers Design Team
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- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay Franca yarn at Amazon
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Cabled Edge Blanket
Garter stitch blanket with woven basketweave cable border. The cables are ribbed so it looks like the blanket is reversible. Sizes Small - 55 x 80cm, Large - 85 x 100cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bendigo Woollen Mills.
Texture And Fringe Pillow
Cushion knit with 2 different woven-look stitches including a 4 row Basketweave Cable and 2 row Linen Stitch and finished with fringe for a playful touch. Size Approx 20" [51 cm] square. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio for Caron.
Cable Chic Hat
This beanie uses one of my favorite stitches - an all-over woven cable in an 8-row repeat. Worsted yarn. Curvaceously Chic Hat designed by Marly Bird for Red Heart.
Wee Sherlock
Baby cardigan sweater knit top down, with buttons down the side, a basketweave cable panel, and the choice of long or short sleeves. Sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard. Pictured project by Germanbloke
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Jamestown Pullover
Amy Christoffers designed this relaxed pullovers sweater featuring easy basketweave cable on the front and more cables on the sleeves. Sizes Sizes XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X
Basketweave Cable Basket
Lined Bamboozelle Basket knit with one of my favorite stitches, basketweave cable stitch worked flat and shaped by changing needle sizes. Width at top: 4 inches, Width at base: 3 inches, Height: 3 inches. Designed by Wendy Wonnacott. Pictured projects by the designer and qdgirl. Takes about half a skein so it’s a great stashbuster.
Wee Watson Baby Sweater
Baby pullover with shoulder fastening for easy dressing and the choice of long or short sleeves. The front features an easy basketweave cable. Sizes 0-3 months (3-6 months,6-12 months, 12-18 months). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs.
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Downtown Clutch
This bag is knit with one skein of DK weight yarn and features woven basketweave cable trim, deeply ruched body, and wrist strap. Size 10″x 5″. Designed by Cirilia Rose. DK yarn. Pictured project by lolamama. Excerpted from Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
Woven Cable Tunic Dress
This design by Emma Middleton was a finalist in the Rowan Design Awards 2013. Textured body section, stocking stitch skirt and deep rib edgings, this dress is sized 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches.
Patterns for Purchase
Cabled Edge Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit flat with a woven cable front edge and sleeve edges. Worked flat. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X. Designed by Andi Javori. One of the patterns in Knit Cardigans - 12 Luxurious Sweaters will Become Everyday Favorites. Available in ebook or paperback.
Wicker Basketweave Baby Blanket
This baby blanket in 4 sizes features a simple cable design to create a wicker basket texture with a pretty ruffled border. DK weight yarn. Designed by DaisyGrayKnits
Cable Collar Cardigan
Flattering fitted women's cardigan with cable panels on the front and cuffs. Sizes: XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sue McCain
Wheat Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with central woven cable panel framed by two cable columns and textured panels. Size 27"x36". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pat Martin
Daniel's Scarf
Reversible cable scarf knit with a lattice cable. Pictured scarf features a work sock inspired color scheme with grey, white and crimson red. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Greenberg
Yvonne Scarf, Hat and Mitts
Matching hat, scarf, and fingerless mitts or gloves knit with an easy woven cable and ribbing. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Corcoran
Master Charles Sweater
Pullover baby or children's sweater with a panel of woven cable stitch. There is a matching hat pattern available. Size: 6 months(12 months, 18 months, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10). Aran weight yarn. Designed by KateOatesTotToppers
Song of Love Hat
This richly textured slouchy hat features a simple basketweave cable brim. Sizes included for 6 years to adult.
Little Miss Ella's Sweater and Hat
Pullover baby or child sweater with buttoned collar and trimmed braided basket cable stitch. There is a matching slouch hat pattern. Sweater sizes Newborn, 3 mths, 6 mths, 12 mths, 18 mths, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10. Hat sizes Newborn - Adult large. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lara Simonson
Dreamy Weave Cardigan
Written pattern for a beautiful basketweave cable cardigan with cable edge. Oversized, relaxed fit. Sizes Body circumference: 42 in (S) - 49 in (M) - 53 in (L) Designed by KatrinesDesigns.
Woven Cable Clutch Bag
Easy cabled bag with knitted handle. Creates a small bag sized approx W20cm x H14cm plus Handle. DK yarn. Designed by Kezylou
Herringbone Clutch
Purse knit with criss cross easy cable to create an all over texture. Finished bag in the photos is21cm wide- 16cm tall- 8cm deep. Designed by KNITSAFARI. DK weight yarn.
