cable-stitch

[key-buhl-stich]

noun

1. a series of stitches used in knitting to produce a cable effect.

2. the pattern produced by a cable-stitch.

verb (used without object)

1. to produce such a stitch or pattern.

cable stitch

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: cable. 

   1. a pattern or series of knitting stitches producing a design like a twisted rope

   2. ( as modifier )

      a cable-stitch sweater

Word History and Origins

Origin of cable stitch¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey sell their own jewelry and housewares lines, hot water bottles covered in cable-stitch knits by Ekotree and ceramic brooches from Andrew Ludick, among other goods.

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