The Branched Cable Stitch

The Branched Cable Stitch Description This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the branched cable stitch. This cable pattern creates a panel of twisted stitches that resemble a row of tree branches. It is great as an accent on sweater sleeves, blankets, and scarves.

Stitch Details Skill Level Intermediate

Row Count Number of Rows: 8

Pattern Repeat Panel of 10 sts

c3f - Cable 2 Front: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to front, k2, k1 off of cable needle

c3b - Cable 2 Back: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to back, k2, k1 off of cable needle

Abbreviations K - Knit P - Purl c4f - Cable 4 Front

Pattern Instructions Cast On: Panel of 10 sts on a background of reverse stockinette stitch Row 1: (right side) p3, C4F, p3

Row 6: k1, p8, k1

Row 2: k3, p4, k3

Row 7: C3B, k4, C3F

Row 3: p2, C3B, C3F, p2

Row 8: purl

Row 4: k2, p6, k2

Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Row 5: p1, C3B, k2, C3F, p1

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The Branched Cable Stitch

Right Side

Wrong Side

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