Slipped Double Chain Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Slipped Double Chain Cable Stitch is a cable pattern that uses slipped stitches to create a traveling chain link motif. It is a great detail for home decor projects, scarves, or sweaters.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
sl”]Slip Stitch
C3LF”]Cable 3 Left Front: Slip stitch onto cable needle and hold in front of work, k 2, knit stitch off of cable needle.
C3RB”]Cable 3 Right Back: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, k1, knit 2 sts off of cable needle.

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Worked over 7 stitches on a Reverse stockinette

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Worked over 7 stitches on a Reverse stockinette background

- Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 purlwise, k5, sl 1 purlwise
- Row 2: Sl 1 purlwise, k5, sl 1 purlwise
- Row 3: C3LF, k1, C3RB
- Row 4: Purl all stitches
- Row 5: K2, Sl 1 purlwise, k1, sl 1 purlwise, k2
- Row 6: P2, Sl 1 purlwise, p1, sl 1 purlwise, p2
- Row 7: C3RB, k1, C3LF
- Row 8: Purl all stitches

Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Slipped Double Chain Cable Stitch on a Reverse Stockinette Background

Stitch Pattern Attributes

Slipped Double Chain Cable Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch