The Elliptical Cable Stitch

The Elliptical Cable Stitch Description This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the Elliptical Cable Stitch. This unique cable pattern creates a cable within a cable. It’s great as an accent on a hat, sweater, or afghan.

Stitch Details Skill Level Intermediate

Row Count Number of Rows: 10

Pattern Repeat Panel of 12 sts

Abbreviations K - Knit

p tbl - Purl Through the Back Loop

P - Purl

k tbl - Knit Through the Back Loop c4b - Cable 4 Back

Pattern Instructions Panel of 12 sts on a background of reverse stockinette.

Row 7: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2 Row 8: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2

Row 1: (WS) K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2 Row 9: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2 Row 2: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2 Row 3: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2 Row 4: p2, k2 tbl, C4B, k2 tbl, p2 Row 5: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2

Row 10: p2, sl next 4 sts onto DPN and hold in back, k2, then knit 1st 2sts from DPN; bring DPN with remaining 2 sts through to front of work, k2, then k2 from dpn; p2 Repeat these 10 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Row 6: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2

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The Elliptical Cable Stitch

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