Celtic Weave Crochet Stitch (Interweave Cable): Video Tutorial

The Celtic Weave crochet stitch, also called the Interweave Cable Stitch, creates a thick fabric that looks like woven strands crossing over and under each other. In this tutorial, Meladora's Creations for Crochet shows how to work the stitch for a blanket, with a slow-motion section for the trickiest row. It makes a warm, textured afghan in solid or variegated yarn.

Celtic Weave Stitch at a Glance

• Designer: Meladora's Creations for Crochet
• Skill level: the video recommends it for experienced crocheters, although the repeat is simple once you see how the post stitches cross
• Technique: front post and back post triple crochets worked in crossing groups
• Stitch multiple: multiples of 4, plus 2
• Yarn and hook: worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook; the stitch also works with other yarns and hook sizes
• Yarn amount: a lot. The designer used about 13 to 14 skeins for a twin-size afghan
• Video length: about 37 minutes, right-handed, with timestamps

How the Stitch Works

The video opens with photos of the finished afghan and a look at the back of the fabric. Then it moves on to the foundation chain, the yarn and the hook, and works through the rows one by one:

1. Foundation chain: chain in sets of 4 until you reach the width you want, then add 2.
2. Row by row: the first rows are each worked in full on camera, and the video also shows how to finish the ends of the rows.
3. Cable crossings: the long front post and back post stitches are worked around stitches from the row below and cross each other, which creates the woven look.
4. Slow motion: a long section repeats the work slowly, so you can follow every movement of the hook.

Tips Before You Start

• Make a swatch first. A small sample, like the orange one in the video, helps you learn the crossings before you commit to a full blanket.
• Taller stitches give a looser weave. The tutorial uses triple crochet. The designer's own afghan was made with quadruple crochet, and you can use either one.
• Buy enough yarn. Cables use much more yarn than flat stitches, so measure how far one ball goes before you estimate the total.
• Variegated yarn works well. The colour changes highlight the over-and-under pattern.

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FAQ

Is there a written pattern?
Yes. The designer offers the free written pattern on her website (link below the video), plus a PDF version with photos.

What can I make with this stitch?
The tutorial focuses on an afghan, and the same stitch also works for other projects that need a thick, warm fabric.

Images and patterns courtesy of Meladora's Creations for Crochet

Watch the Video Tutorial

Source: Meladora's Creations for Crochet

Free written pattern: Interweave Cable Stitch on meladorascreations.com

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