Crochet Braided Cable Stitch Tutorial For Newbies

The Crochet Braided Cable Stitch is a beautifully intricate design that adds a touch of sophistication and texture to any crochet project. Known for its detailed and interconnected patterns, this stitch resembles braided cables, creating a three-dimensional effect that enhances the visual appeal of scarves, blankets, and sweaters.

Crochet Braided Cable Stitch Tutorial

The stitch requires proficiency in executing front post treble and double treble crochets, making it an ideal choice for intermediate to advanced crocheters looking to challenge their skills and enhance their craft. The raised and intertwined cables produced by this stitch not only provide a tactile experience but also give finished projects a striking and professional look, often evoking comparisons to knitted cable patterns.

Making Process

Foundation Chain and Row 1

1. Create a slip knot.
2. Chain 13.
3. Half double crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
4. You should have 12 half double crochets at the end of this row.
5. Chain 1 and turn your work.

Row 2

1. Half double crochet in each stitch across.
2. Ensure you still have 12 stitches at the end of the row.
3. Chain 1 and turn your work.

Row 3

1. Half double crochet in the first three stitches.
2. Perform six front post treble crochets by yarn over twice, finding the corresponding stitch in the foundation chain—a bit offset to the left—and working around the entire post below.
3. Complete six front post treble crochets.
4. Half double crochet in the last three stitches by skipping the stitches behind the posts.
5. Chain 1 and turn your work.

For Row 4

1. Half double crochet in each stitch across, including the front post stitches.
2. Ensure there are 12 stitches total.
3. Chain 1 and turn your work. This is the back side.

Row 5 - Beginning the Braid

1. Half double crochet in the first three stitches.
2. Perform a front post double treble crochet around the third post, then the fourth post, yarn over three times for each.
3. Cross and work front post double treble crochet around the first and second posts by going back behind the third and fourth posts.
4. Double yarn over and complete two front post treble crochets around the last two posts.
5. Half double crochet in the last three stitches.
6. Chain 1 and turn your work.

Row 6

1. Half double crochet in each stitch across, following the post stitches.
2. Chain 1 and turn your work.

For Row 7 - Continuing the Braid

1. Half double crochet in the first three stitches.
2. Front post treble crochet around the first two posts.
3. Perform a front post double treble crochet to switch the fifth and sixth posts with the third and fourth posts.
4. End with three half double crochets.
5. Chain 1 and turn your work.

Subsequent Odd Rows (Rows 9, 11, etc.)

• Repeat the pattern from Row 5 or Row 7, continuing the braid by crossing the posts as established in previous odd rows.

Subsequent Even Rows (Rows 10, 12, etc.)

• Repeat the half double crochet pattern from Row 6, ensuring the smooth back side of the cable braid.

Ending the Braid

1. On your final post row, start with three half double crochatches.
2. Perform front post treble crochets across six posts, in order without crossing.
3. End with three half double crochets.
4. Chain 1 and turn your work.
5. Complete one more row of half double crochet along the back side to finish.