4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Knit Cable Pattern

The 4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Knit Cable Pattern features an elegant, balanced design with interwoven cable stitches that resemble a decorative pretzel. This graceful knitting cable combines 2-over-1 and 2-over-2 crossings to create its distinctive symmetrical appearance.

If you enjoy exploring different cable knitting techniques, this stitch pattern is a beautiful example of how crossing stitches in opposite directions can create intricate knitted textures.

This cable pattern is excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant, courtesy of Storey Publishing. The excerpt includes cable crossing instructions, a photograph of the finished stitch pattern, and a knitting chart.

4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Cable Knitting Pattern

Cable Pattern Details

• Technique: Cable knitting
• Design: Symmetrical four-rib pretzel cable
• Cable crossings: 2/1RP, 2/1LP, 2/2R, and 2/2L
• Pattern format: Cable crossing instructions and knitting stitch chart
• Source: Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant

Cable Crossing Instructions

The following cable abbreviations are used in this pattern:

2/1RP (Right Purl Cross): Slip 1 stitch to a cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then purl 1 stitch from the cable needle.

2/1LP (Left Purl Cross): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, purl 1 stitch from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle.

2/2R (Right Cross): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle.

2/2L (Left Cross): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle.

4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Knitting Chart

The knitting chart shows the stitch arrangement and cable crossings used to create the symmetrical pretzel design.

Please note: The original chart’s stitch-symbol key is not included with this excerpt. The cable crossing instructions above explain the four crossing techniques, but the complete chart notation may require reference to the original book.

Pattern credit: Excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right © 2016 by Judith Durant. Photograph by Mars Vilaubi. Used with permission from Storey Publishing.

For corrections or questions about the original book pattern, contact Storey Publishing at corrections@storey.com or visit the publisher’s corrections page.

More Cable Knitting Patterns to Explore

This symmetrical pretzel cable is one of four stitch patterns shared with permission from Storey Publishing. Explore the other designs for more cable knitting inspiration:

• Standard Rope Cables – Explore a classic twisted rope cable design.
• No Cross Diamond Cable Pattern – Discover a decorative diamond motif created without traditional cable crossings.
• Loose 5-Rib Braid Cable Pattern – See a beautiful braided cable featuring alternating right- and left-crossing stitches.

Looking for a project that puts cable knitting to use? Try my Free Cable Knit Blanket Pattern – Cables and Columns for a cozy project featuring beautiful cable texture.

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