- handmadebystacyj - Stacy J
Learn to knit the Lattice Cable Dishcloth
Updated: Jan 14

I designed this pattern for part 6 of the "Learn to Knit" series. It‘s a perfect pattern for the ambitious beginner that wants to try their hand at cabling. It uses only Knit and Purl with cabling. Below you will find the written directions, a chart and video tutorial.
Difficulty level:
Ambitious Beginner - as long as your comfortable with knit & purl, you should have no problems catching on. If you haven't cabled before, I do recommend trying on a small swatch to get a feel for it prior to starting a project; or, you can be like me and dive on in anyways!
Measures:
9” x 9” / Gauge not important

Stitches used:
Knit (k), Purl (p) Back Cross (BC): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, p1 from CN Front Purl Cross (FPC): Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, p1 from left needle, k2 from CN C4B: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, k2 from CN C4F: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, k2 from left needle, k2 from CN
Materials Needed:
Hobbii, Rainbow 8/8 (100% Cotton, DK 3 weight) “3 Nude” 60 yards
Size 5 (3.75 mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle (cn) or 1 double pointed needle (dpn)
2 stitch markers recommended / 4 stitch markers is optimal
Tapestry needle and scissors
Note: Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with either row 10 or row 20 when you come to desired length. To adjust width, calculate the number of stitches in increments of 12 + 10.
Directions:
Cast on 46
Set Up Rows 1-4: Knit Set Up Row 5 [RS]: K3, p40, k3 Set Up Row 6 [WS]: Knit Set Up Row 7 [RS]: k3, p2 *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3 Set Up Row 8 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5 Pattern Repeat
Note: All RS rows begin with k3, p2 and end with p2, k3;
All WS rows begin and end with k5
← Row 1 [RS]: k3, p2 *p3, BC, FPC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 2 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 3 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, BC, p2, FPC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 4 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 5 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, BC, p4, FPC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 6 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 7 [RS]: k3, p2, *BC, p6, FPC; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 8 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 9 [RS]: k3, p2, k2, *p8, C4B; rep * once more, p8, k2, p2, k3
→ Row 10 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 11 [RS]: k3, p2, *FPC, p6, BC; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 12 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 13 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, FPC, p4, BC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 14 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 15 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, FPC, p2, BC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 16 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 17 [RS]: k3, p2, *p3, FPC, BC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 18 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5
← Row 19 [RS]: k3, p2, *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ Row 20 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5 Repeat Pattern Repeat rows 1-20 once more Finishing Rows: 1. [RS]: K3, p40, k3 2. Knit 3 rows 3. Bind off knit wise and weave in ends

Here's the video tutorial for you!
If you'd like a printable pdf, you can download it below or grab it from Ravelry here.
I hope you enjoyed this dishcloth pattern as much as I did. Please remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel and tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj - I love to see them!
Thank you!
💕 Stacy J
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