cable-knit

adjective

ca·​ble-knit ˈkā-bəl-ˌnit 

: having or made with a knitting stitch that produces a pattern resembling the twist of a usually two-ply cable

a cable-knit sweater

Examples of cable-knit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even better, these ribbed, cable-knit, and pleated designs don’t add bulk beneath early-fall jackets. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The Scotland campaign features chunky cable-knit, jacquard, Fair Isle, graphic intarsia and patchwork knits along with V-neck pullovers and cardigans. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

At just $40, this Quince sweater is a total steal for a cotton cable-knit. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow. — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

The closet staple is designed with a chunky cable-knit and can easily be paired with any bottoms, including the matching pants to complete the set. — Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

The 31-year-old actor was dressed in a chunky white sweater that gives off the same cozy vibes as the covetable fisherman cable-knit worn by Rory in the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cable-knit

• candlelit
• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit