cable-stitch

[key-buh l-stich] /ˈkeɪ bəlˌstɪtʃ/
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)
3.
to produce such a stitch or pattern.
Origin
1885-90
British Dictionary definitions for cable stitch

cable stitch

noun
1.
  1. a pattern or series of knitting stitches producing a design like a twisted rope
  2. (as modifier): a cable-stitch sweater
Sometimes shortened to cable