How to knit the Honeycomb Cable Stitch - Step by Step

[@msand43]

I’m defo gonna try it when I learn more about knitting!!

[@rinkusarangi]

You are simply a super knitting tutor.

[@mimihealy5046]

I like the technique without the cable needle. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I have a full video on that here on my channel - just in case

[@oermama]

Thank you for showing the fast way 👌

[@dawnschettino8735]

This is so pretty. I am going to have to try it once I get a little better at knitting.

[@NimbleNeedles]

it looks awesome on sweaters and you don't have to do it all over!

[@McKenzieKolb]

Hi Norman! Firstly, you're the best knitting resource ever and a delight to learn from. ❤ Secondly, I know you said in other comments that this stitch is typically used as part of larger projects like sweaters, but I'm making a series of dishclothes as a way of learning new stitches. Would this stitch hold up to being used like that? And if so, would I need to add a garter border? I appreciate any feedback/guidance you're willing to provide, thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Yes, but it's not reversible!

[@basildraws]

So, I started learning knitting from you on Friday, doing the basic stitches, making dishcloths out of them. It's now Wednesday, so 6 days and I've learned enough to try this cable/honeycomb. Wow - tough! I'm finding that my needles aren't sharp enough to pick up the two stitches in the C4B. I know that means my tension is too great, but it's so hard to judge with cabling! It feels loose when I'm perling across the previous row, but as soon as I begin crossing over to pick up those two stitches everything is tight as a drum! I'm getting there though, and I'm glad I'm doing it without the cable needle... I hope that means I'll not need it later on in my knitting career lol. After this swatch/dishcloth I think I'll need to watch a few of your "10 tips" videos to clean up my tension and get a smoother rhythm going on. You're a good teacher. Thanks.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Well, still, be proud on your sucess! Seem ms like you are a natural!

[@basildraws]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks :) I'm not a natural, but i do learn fast. I've been crocheting for a couple years now, but whenever I tried to knit I failed miserably. It was actually one of my daughters that told me about continental, and I was DELIGHTED to find out that the yarn was in my LEFT hand, like crochet. It made the learning curve so much easier. And finding your channel has been a godsend. Looking forward to watching and rewatching while I learn more stitches and projects.

[@carolinesykes3636]

Amazing!!🎉

[@monikafurhofer1875]

Two quick questions: Cast on multiples of 8 plus an edge stitch on either side? What kind of selvage would you recommend?

[@NimbleNeedles]

Typically you don't use this stitch exclusively. It's very popular for the front of sweaters or so. So the selvage would depend on your project.

[@monikafurhofer1875]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanx! I want to turn this pattern into a fancy throw pillow, so I will just add two Randmaschen/edge stitches. Schöne Weihnachten! 🌟

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@monikafurhofer1875 ja, wenn du es zusammen nähen möchtest, dass reichen zwei randmaschen. Ansonsten ist das ja im Grunde ein rippenmuster und wellt auch nicht

[@diane3000]

I would like to see this in two colors!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Not really possible..well, with intarsia but it would be quite a nightmare to knit 😅

[@rczv]

Hi Norman, after seeing your video, I've started knitting a cowl using this stitch, and the neck part is about done. Now I would like to do some increases so that it can cover the chest a bit. How would you go about this: increase the number of honeycombs per round, or just make them bigger? I was thinking about the second option: within each honeycomb, I increase 2 stitches so that the cables remain 2 stitches wide, but the space in between them becomes 6 stitches wide and 6 stitches tall instead of 4x4. The next step could be increasing the cables as well to 3 stitches wide. Does this plan sound OK to you, or am I describing something stupid? :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

i would definitely make them bigger...you could also increase them regularily along a center line on the back of course. I probably wouldn't do the cables bigger. But hey..a little swatch might tell you what looks best in your case.

[@rczv]

@@NimbleNeedles Thank you very much :)