Crochet Cables
This technique creates cables using the simplest crochet stitch – the single crochet – along with its variations: foundation single crochet and extended single crochet.
Each cable is worked sideways and consists of twisted, interlocking waves. To achieve this effect, the yarn is carried through the arches of the waves as you progress; it naturally unravels on the way back when working the next row in the opposite direction, so there’s no need to cut the yarn.
There are two ways to twist the cable’s waves and single cables with a different twists form larger cables, which are twice as wide and have a more complex look.
Featured Patterns
The Marmelada shawl is a fully cabled design which is worked sideways, from one corner to the opposite edge. It is easy to adjust in size and made with just single crochet (and its variations) and chains.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out and includes photo tutorial
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 13
The name Biscolata is inspired by two Italian words: biscotto, meaning biscuit or cookie, and latte al cioccolato, meaning milk chocolate.
This pattern features my signature crochet cable technique - simple yet striking. It uses only the most basic stitches - variations of single crochet and chains - to create richly textured, beautifully interwoven cables.
Biscolata alternates two colors, showcasing different stitch patterns: the beautiful swirls of crochet cables and the bold, textured diamonds, alternated with the single crochet ribbing ridges.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out, charted and includes photo tutorial
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 11
Rich in color and texture, the Chocomania shawl is worked from a corner to the opposite side and is easily adjustable.
This pattern features my signature crochet cable technique - simple yet striking. It uses only the most basic stitches - variations of single crochet and chains - to create richly textured, beautifully interwoven cables.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out, charted and includes photo tutorial
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 8
Caramella shawl combines textured ribbing, delicate lace, and bold crochet cables, with a beautiful textured edging to finish.
This pattern features my signature crochet cable technique - simple yet striking. It uses only the most basic stitches - variations of single crochet and chains - to create richly textured, beautifully interwoven cables.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out, charted and includes photo tutorial
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 20
The Leeward fingerless mitts are an easy and quick project featuring my crochet cable technique. This design showcases a simple cable with two different twists - perfect for learning the technique - using the simplest crochet stitches: single crochet and its variations (esc, fsc).
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out and includes a photo tutorial on cables
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 16
The Leeward Hat is a perfect companion to the Leeward Mitts, featuring my crochet cable technique. Simple stitches - single crochet and its variations (esc, fsc) - form a beautiful cable design, accented by ribbing ridges for added texture.
It’s recommended to start with the mitts first to familiarize yourself with the technique, as the hat introduces a more complex variation of the cables combined with short rows.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out and includes a photo tutorial on cables
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 9
The Moonflower wrap is an easy and relaxing way to explore crochet cables. Its simple cable pattern and short rows forms a beautiful textured border that grows as you work. The pattern uses only the simplest stitches: single crochet (and its variations) and chains.
The wrap’s size is easily adjustable: you can make a small capelet to cover your shoulders or a long scarf-like version.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out and includes a photo tutorial on cables
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 10
I continue exploring crochet cables, this time in a simple, lovely way. This technique appears in Chapter 5 of the New Ways with Crochet book and in my Crochet Cables series.
You can also find a matching shawl in the book - Morning Mist, worked in the same stitch pattern and a wrap with a similar vibe - Moonflower, made with the same yarn and the same simple, lovely way of working.
★ The pattern has been professionally tech edited
★ Written out and includes a photo tutorial on cables
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 12