This crochet cable stitch features front post stitches twisted around popcorn stitches to create this floral vine patterning.
This unique crochet cable design would be the perfect embellishment to add to a blanket, pillow cover, scarf and more. You could even use this in a blanket alongside other crochet cable stitches.
Like most of my crochet cable designs, this stitch is worked on the front side only with a background of half double crochet stitches. This creates a fabric that has pretty good drape and minimal holes.
How to Crochet the Popcorn Twist Cable Stitch
Abbreviations
- US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Hdc: half double crochet
- Fptr: front post treble crochet
- Fpdtr: front post double treble crochet
- Pc: popcorn
Popcorn (PC): 5dc in stitch indicated. Drop loop from hook. Reinsert hook into first dc, pick up dropped loop and pull through first dc.
Notes
- Ch 1 does not count as stitch
Ch multiple 7 + 1
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in samte 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 st 2 rows below, hdc in next, fptr around next st 2 rows below, hdc in next 4. Repeat from * across ending final repeat after 2 hdc. Turn.
Row 4: as row 2
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next st. *skip 2 sts, fpdtr around next st 2 rows below, hdc in next. Working in front of fpdtr just made, fpdtr around 1st skipped stitch 2 rows below. Hdc in next 4. Repeat from * across ending last repeat after 2 hdc. Turn.
Row 6: as row 2
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and next st. *fptr around next st 2 rows below, pc in next, fptr around next st 2 rows below, hdc in next 4. Repeat from * across ending final repeat after 2 hdc. Turn.
Repeat rows 4-7, ending with a rows 5
Next to last row: as row 2
Last row: as row 3
2024 Crochet Along: Square 20
We are working on block 19 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.
- 135 yds worsted weight yarn, Red Heart Super Saver used in sample
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors + Yarn Needle
- Gauge: 7 hdc x 6 rows = 2 in
- Finished Size: 12 in x 12 in after blocking
This is what I did:
- Ch 36 to start (1st row should have 35 sts)
- Follow stitch instructions above until your square is the desired size. For me this was 32 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 35 stitches)
