Spice up your knitting with this cabled rib stitch pattern! It’s a cool twist on traditional ribbing and adds fantastic texture to any garment’s border. If you’re new to knitting, don’t worry – this easy stitch tutorial is beginner-friendly and super easy to follow. The cable rib stitch is a playful take on classic 1×1 ribbing. It’s versatile, perfect for cuffs and borders on sweaters, hat edges, and more. It even makes for a great blanket square! To get started, grab some 4.5 mm/ US 7 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. The free pattern below comes in two sizes, making either a 6″ or an 8” square.