Divider: Step Into Cables Shawl
The Divider of the Step into Cables Shawl Knitalong, is the connecting section worked between every main section of the shawl. This free pattern teaches you how to knit horizontal cables, a fun and unusual sideways stitch, plus a simpler garter alternative if you would rather keep things quick. Read all about it, knit along with us, or scroll down to view the free pattern.
No time right now? Pin this knitting horizontal cables tutorial for later!
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Step into Cables Shawl Knitalong eBook
If you prefer a convenient ad-free PDF of the entire Step into Cables Shawl Knitalong knitting pattern, you can grab the Step into Cables Shawl Knitalong eBook here.
It includes all 9 cable stitch sections’ knitting patterns in one place, with detailed instructions, step-by-step tutorials for the special stitches, and charts, so it is very convenient to follow along.
You can also choose to upgrade to the Journey Pass for the FULL knitalong experience, with ad-free access to the videos, a 30-day free trial to the Stitching Squad, plus some extra bonus content.
Before You Start Section 0: Divider Free Knitting Pattern
Materials
- 3.75 mm/US 5 knitting needles
- Lion Brand Cottino (DK weight (3), 100 g, 55% cotton, 45% Merino Wool, 296 yds/271 m): you will need about 5 g/15 yd/13 m in color Goose Down [614-098BE]
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Optional: markers to help you keep track of repeats and edging stitches
Size
This section is approximately 1 cm/0.5″ long and 30 cm/11.75″ wide after blocking.
The stitch featured in this section doesn’t require a specific stitch multiple.
Abbreviations & Instructions
- st = stitch
- k = knit (k2 means knit 2 stitches)
- p = purl
- sl1k = slip 1 stitch knitwise
- sl1p = slip 1 stitch purlwise
- k3tog = knit 3 stitches together
- Repeat instructions between [ ] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.
Special Stitches & Techniques
Adding stitches at the end of a row
This is done by looping the yarn over your index finger from front to back and sliding the loop knitwise onto the working needle. Here is a quick video tutorial to show you this technique.
k3tog: knit 3 stitches together
- Insert your right needle knitwise (from left to right, front to back) through the next 3 stitches on the left needle, all at once
- Wrap the yarn around the right needle as you would for a normal knit stitch
- Pull that loop through all 3 stitches together and slide them off the left needle
Video Tutorial
Find the video tutorial for the Section 0: Divider knitting pattern here:
The Actual Divider Free Knitting Pattern
Switch to Goose Down colored yarn.
Two options are given for this divider row. If you’re a more beginner knitter, I’d recommend using Option 2. Option 1 is a little more advanced, but it’s a fun and different stitch that’s well worth trying out (check the Video Tutorial section above for the video once it’s live).
Option 1: Horizontal Stitches
Row 1: P1, k1, [p1, k1] twice, knit until last 6 st, [k1, p1] three times.
Row 2: Sl1k, p1, [k1, p1] twice, purl until last 6 st, [p1, k1] three times.
Row 3: Sl1p, k1, [p1, k1] twice, add 2 additional stitches on your right needle, slip these 2 stitches on the left needle, *knit into the third stitch on the left needle through the back loop, knit into the first stitch on the left needle and drop the loop you’ve worked as normal, knit into the next new stitch on the left needle and drop the loop you’ve worked as normal as well as the stitch you worked through the back loop left on the left needle, slip back 2 stitches purlwise from your right needle to left needle (holding the yarn in the back), and repeat from * until you have 9 stitches left on the left needle (7 stitches plus the 2 you slipped), k3tog, [k1, p1] three times.
Option 2: Garter Line
Row 1: Sl1p, k1, [p1, k1] twice, knit until last 6 st, [k1, p1] three times.
Row 2: Sl1k, p1, [k1, p1] twice, knit until last 6 st, [p1, k1] three times.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1.
This divider is worked between every section of the Step into Cables Shawl Knitalong, right after switching to Goose Down colored yarn and before diving into whichever cable section comes next.
Find all the links to each section in the main knitalong blog post here
