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.
There are a couple of different ways to make crochet cables. I like to make mine so that all the texture faces the front of my project and the back is nice and smooth. To do this, we will work all our post stitches in the row 2 rows below the current row.
If you are familiar with how to make a 3-strand braid then the construction of this crochet stitch will be familiar.
How to Crochet the Braided Cable Stitch
Abbreviations
- US Terminology
- 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
- SEE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE
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
2024 Crochet Along: Square 16
We are working on block 16 of our Terrific Textures Crochet Along. This is a year-long CAL running here on The Unraveled Mitten, we are learning a new textured crochet stitch every week other week. Around the end of October, we will join our stitch sampler squares into a cozy blanket.
Don’t want to jump around to see each square?
You can purchase the PDF version of this pattern in my shop. It includes the materials list, all 20 squares as well as instructions for the joining and border.
You can find written instructions for this stitch above. You’ll notice that the instructions are written so you can use this stitch in other places besides this CAL. You can find my notes on how I made my 12-inch square listed below.
- 140 yds worsted weight yarn, Red Heart With Love used in sample
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors + Yarn Needle
- Gauge: 6 sts x 6 rows = 2 in worked in pattern stitch
- Hint: measure gauge on back side
- Finished Size: 12 in x 12 in
This is what I did:
- Ch 37 to start (1st row should have 36 sts)
- Follow stitch instructions above until your square is the desired size. For me this was 31 rows. You may need more or less.
- After final row do not finish off, move on to border.
Border Instructions: Do not finish off, working on front side of square, ch 1, sc evenly around placing (sc, ch 2 sc) in each corner space. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st. Finish off weave in ends. Block to 12 inches. (Each side should have 36 stitches)
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