Left-Leaning Crochet Cable Stitch Photo Tutorial

This basic crochet cable stitch is fun to make and produces stunning results. Front post stitches are crossed in front of each other to create a vine or rope-like vertical pattern on your project.

Rope cables are perfect to use on cozy blankets, hats, scarves, pillows, bags and more!

Learn how to crochet Left-Leaning Cable Stitch with this photo tutorial.

Abbreviations

• Ch(s): chain(s)
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Hdc: half double crochet
• FpTr: front post treble crochet: Yo x2, insert hook from front to back to front around indicated stitch, yo pull up loop. [Yo, pull through 2 loops] 3x.
• FpDtr: front post double treble crochet: Yo x3, insert hook from front to back to front around indicated stitch, yo pull up loop. [Yo, pull through 2 loops] 4x.

Notes

• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
• Chain multiple 7 + 3
• Leave hdc sts behind each front post stitch unworked.
• Odd rows = front

Pattern

Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and each st across. Turn.

 Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next st. *FpTr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next, fptr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next 2. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 4: as row 2

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next st. *Skip 3 sts. FpDtr around next 2 Fptr from 2 rows below. Hdc in 3rd skipped st. Working in front of FpDtr just made, FpDtr around 1st 2 skipped FpTr from 2 rows below. Hdc 2. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 6: As row 2

Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next st. *FpTr around next 2 FpDtr from 2 rows below, hdc in next, fptr around next 2 FpDtr from 2 rows below, hdc in next 2. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Repeat rows 4-7 for until project is desired size, ending with a row 4.