Crochet Textured Cable Stitch

Crochet Textured Cable Stitch is a beautiful and intricate stitch pattern that adds depth and dimension to any project. This stitch creates a raised cable effect that mimics the look of knit cables but with the ease and versatility of crochet. Whether you're making a sweater, scarf, or even a cozy blanket, the Textured Cable Stitch is a great way to add interest and texture to your crochet creations. With a little practice, you'll be able to master this stitch and create stunning pieces that are sure to impress.

Instructions

Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):

Chain Stitch – ch

Slip stitch ‐ slt

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Treble / Double crochet – tr/dc

Double treble / Triple crochet – dtr/tr Front Post dc / sc – FPdc/sc

Front Post dtr / tr – FPdt/tr

Stitch – st

Row 1 (foundation chain): Make 2ch, * 34ch, slt in 15th ch from hook, 6ch; rep from *, 17ch.

Row 2: Skip 4ch, * 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in each of next 4ch, 3ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in each of next 4ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, 3ch, skip 3ch, 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, work 2dc/sc + 20tr/dc + 2dc/sc in ring of 15ch, 1dc/sc in next foundation ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, 3ch, skip 3ch; rep from*, 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in each of next 4ch, 3ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in each of next 4ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in last ch, turn.

Row 3: Make 5ch, skip first dc/sc * 1FPdtr/tr over next dc/sc, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over next dc/sc,

3ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 15ch, slt in previous dtr/tr, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 3ch; rep from *,

1FPdtr/tr over next dc/sc, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in second ch, turn.

Row 4: Make 2ch, * 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, skip 1st, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, 3ch, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, skip 1st, 1ch, 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 3ch, 1dc/sc in first dtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in second dtr/tr, work 2dc/sc + 20tr/dc + 2dc/sc in ring of 15ch, 1dc/sc in third dtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in fourth dtr/tr, 3ch; rep from * 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, skip 1st, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, 3ch, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, skip 1st, 1ch, 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in fourth ch, turn.

Row 5: Make 5ch, * 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 3ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 15ch, slt in previous dtr/tr, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 3ch; rep from *, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in first ch, turn.

Repeat rows 4 ‐ 5 until you have reached your desired length.

Finishing

Make cable.

1 ‐ Instead Row 5 work:

5ch, * 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 3ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in next dc/sc, 3ch; rep from *, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in first ch, turn.

2 ‐ Instead Row 4 work:

Make 2ch, * 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, skip 1st, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, 3ch, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, skip 1st, 1ch, 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 3ch, 1dc/sc in first dtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in second dtr/tr, 1dc/sc in third dtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in fourth dtr/tr, 3ch; rep from * 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, skip 1st, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, 3ch, 1PFdc/sc over each of next 4dtr/tr, skip 1st, 1ch, 1dc/sc in FPdtr/tr, 1ch, 1dc/sc in fourth ch, turn.

3 ‐ Instead Row 5 work:

Make 5ch, * 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 3ch, { 1tr/dc in next dc/sc, make joining (see below)} – make 4 times, 3ch; rep from *, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 5dtr/tr in space of 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 5dtr/tr in next space of 1ch, 1FPdtr/tr over 1FPdtr/tr of Row 3, 1ch, 1dtr/tr in first ch.

Joining of big loop.

Drop loop from your hook, insert hook under top 2 loops one of four top tr/dc of big loop, grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch. Make 1ch.