10 FREE Cable Knit Knitting Patterns
A great way to make knitting even more affordable is to knit almost entirely for free. Finding free knitting patterns is just a step to make the craft more affordable.
Other ways to make your knit project even more affordable is find yarn second hand, taking apart an old sweater, or buying yarn only on sale (that’s my method).
Here are 10 free cable knit knitting patterns. From sweaters, to accessories like socks and hats, these patterns are perfect to add to your closet OR knit up for a gift.
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10 Cable Knitting Patterns for FREE
Patons Shortie Knit Cardigan
The Patons Shortie Knit is a gorgeous knit sweater that combines cables and bobbles. This cardigan is a cropped sweater and would pair lovely with dress.
Truthfully, I started to knit this cardigan, however changed my mind and knit up the folklore cardigan, another free cable knit pattern.
It is knitted up with a worsted weight yarn and US 6 (4mm) and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.
Dancing Water
Another vintage knitting pattern, Dancing Water is a gorgeous oversized cable knit sweater that is knitted up in a cotton yarn. Although preferences can change of course, for yarn type.
The sweater is knit up with a DK/light worsted weight yarn and US 8 (5 mm) and US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles.
Braided Cables Throw
Adding texture to not only your closet but also your home is a fantastic touch to elevate your home. This cable knit throw would be not only a great add to your own home, but a gift as well. Everyone loves a throw and its much easier to gift something like this as you don’t need to worry about sizing.
It is knitted up with bulky yarn and US 11 (8 mm) knitting needles. Since this project is bulkier, it tends to be knitted up faster.
Rory Gilmore Sweater
The Rory Gilmore Sweater is the perfect cable knit sweater to add to your wardrobe. If you love Gilmore girls, you will love this knitting pattern.
It is knitted up with an Aran weight yarn and US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.
Westwood Beanie
The Westwood beanie (or toque if you’re Canadian) is a great beginner friendly cable knit pattern. This pattern would be great for a beginner who has never knit cables before. It also would be a great gift to give at Christmas.
It is knitted up with worsted weight yarn and US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.
Poetry Reading
The Poetry Reading vest pattern is cozy pattern perfect to wear over a long sleeve shirt in the fall or winter. I envision a turtle neck, the vest, and a circle skirt with some socks and loafers. How cozy and cute!
This knitting pattern is knitted up in a DK weight yarn and US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 2.5 (3 mm) knitting needles.
Cozy Cabin Socks
The cozy cabin socks are a warm and cozy sock pattern perfect for those chilly winter days. This knitting pattern is also a great Christmas gift idea. Cozy socks are the perfect gift!
It is knitted up with a worsted weight yarn and US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.
Bending Willows
The Bending Willows sweater knitting pattern is great for someone who doesn’t enjoy and overall cable knit sweater.
It is knitted up with a DK weight yarn and US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.
Cabled Beanie
Another knit toque, the cabled beanie is another east knit proect that you can knit up in just a few hours. Again, small projects like this make a great gift. The cable details on this hat reminds me of a fishermen style hat, so perhaps this hat would perfect for a fisherman fall?
It is knitted up using a DK weight yarn and US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles.
Willow Breeze Sweater
The willow breeze sweater is a great take on a cable knit sweater but with less bulky cable stitches. It’s a perfect delicate cable knit to add to your closet, and with the right yarn choice, would be great all year round.
It is knitted up with a fingering weight yarn and US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 0 (2 mm) knitting needles.
These FREE cable knit knitting patterns are great for you to add to your own closet, your home, or a great gift idea for a loved one.
Happy Knitting!