Learning How To Do Crochet Cable

By Cynthia Acres

Crochet cables are a classic crochet stitch and while cabling is more common in knitting you can achieve the effect crocheting as well. The two main stitches needed for cabling include a double crochet stitch and the chain stitch. As with any type of crochet the chain is the foundation of the piece. A cable required five rows that are repeated over and over again.

You will need to double crochet the first row. There are many websites that will show you how to perform this stitch as there are multiple wraps and pulling through to create this longer stitch. Unlike knitting you actually want to keep the yarn tension to be loose as a tight stitch will create spaces in the pattern. You should practice all the stitches before trying the cable.

The second row uses different uses of the double cross stitch as you will do the stitch properly and then do the double crochet stitch through the different stitch posts.

If for some reason you do not understand what any terms mean than you can look them up and if you need better directions than you can go online and find pictures and very detailed direction on how to do a crochet cable stitch. As with any type of stitch it is important to do a gauge to make sure you are doing the correct size.

A new stitch is typically used in the middle row of the cable called a treble stitch. Then the other rows tend to be a mirror and you just keep going on with the pattern until the piece is the desired length. Most times patterns will tell you exactly how to do this stitch and they even provide a type of chart.

There are many online pictures and videos that can be used if you are unsure of the stitches. This stitch is great on scarves, hats, blankets and more. It is a classic look and can be used for anything. - 31957

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