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Dancing Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Dancing Cable Stitch has an intriguing twisting look. This panel is a great choice for blankets, sweaters, and pillow covers.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
c4f”]Cable 4 Forward: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, k2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
t4f”]Twist 4 Forward Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, p2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
t4b”]Twist 4 Back: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to back, k2 from main needle, p2 from cable needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

24

Stitch Repeat

16 stitches on a reverse stockinette background

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Panel of 16 stitches

    • Row 1 (RS): P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
    • Row 2: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 3: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 4: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 5: P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
    • Row 6: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 7: [t4b, t4f] twice
    • Row 8: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 9: K2, p4, c4f, p4, k2
    • Row 10: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 11: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
    • Row 12: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
    • Row 13 to 22: Rep the last 4 rows twice more, then rows 9 & 10 again
      Row 23: [t4f, t4b] twice
    • Row 24: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2

Repeat these 24 rows until you have reached your desired length.

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