Braided Cable Crochet Stitch Tutorial
This bold crochet stitch looks like a 3-strand braid. Post stitches are crossed in front and behind to make this interesting braided crochet cable stitch.
If you are ready to take your crochet cable skills to the next level, this stitch is a great place to start. This stitch would be lovely to use on a blanket or cozy scarf.
Learn how to crochet the Braided Cable Stitch with this tutorial.
Abbreviations:
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sc: single crochet
- Hdc: half double crochet
- Fptr: front post treble crochet
- Fpdtr: front post double treble crochet
- Sl St: Slip stitch
Notes:
- Ch 1 does not count as stitch
- To modify size ch multiple 11 + 4
- Leave hdc sts behind each front post stitch unworked.
- Odd rows = front
Instructions:
Chain multiple 11 + 4
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 2 sts. *skip 3 sts, Fpdtr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next, working in front of last 2 fpdtr just made, fpdtr around first 2 skipped sts 2 rows below. Hdc in next. Fptr around next 2 sts 2 rows below. Hdc in next 3. Repeat from * across. Turn.
Row 4: as row 2
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next 2 sts. *Fptr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next. Skip 3 sts. Fpdtr around next 2 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next, working behind last 2 fpdtr just made, fpdtr around first 2 skipped sts. Hdc in next 3. Repeat from * across. Turn.
Repeat rows 2-5
