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The Braided Heart Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The braided heart cable stitch is a large cabled heart motif. Using cable twist stitches, this unique knitting pattern creates interlocking columns of hearts. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or just to show your love, the braided heart cable stitch can be used in everything from washcloths to scarves to blankets.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- 3/1 LPC”]3 over 1 Left Purl Cross (T4L – Twist 4 Left): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p1 from main needle, k3 from cable needle.
- 3/2 RPC”]3 over 1 Right Purl Cross (T4R – Twist 4 Right): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3 from main needle, p1 from cable needle.
- 3/2 LPC”]3 over 2 Left Purl Cross (T5L – Twist 5 Left): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p2 from main needle, k3 from cable needle.
- 3/2 RPC”]3 over 2 Right Purl Cross (T5R – Twist 5 Right): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3 from main needle, p2 from cable needle.
- 3/3 LC”]3 over 3 Left Cross (C6F – Cable 6 Front): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3 from main need, k3 from cable needle.
- 3/3 RC”]3 over 3 Right Cross (C6B – Cable 6 Back): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3 from main need, k3 from cable needle.
- 3/3 LPC”]3 over 3 Left Purl Cross (T6L – Twist 6 Left): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p3 from main needle, k3 from cable needle.
- 3/3 RPC”]3 over 3 Right Purl Cross (T6R – Twist 6 Right): Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3 from main needle, p3 from cable needle.
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Advanced
Row Repeat
16
Stitch Repeat
24 Sts Panel
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: 24 st panel
- Row 1 (RS): P9, k6, p9.
- Row 2: K9, p6, k9.
- Row 3: P9, 3/3 RC, p9.
- Row 4: Repeat row 2.
- Row 5: P6, 3/3 RC, 3/3 LC, p6.
- Row 6: K6, p12, k6.
- Row 7: P3, 3/3 RPC, k6, 3/3 LPC, p3.
- Row 8: K3, p3, k3, p6, k3, p3, k3.
- Row 9: P, 3/2 RPC, p3, 3/3 RC, p3, 3/2 LPC, p.
- Row 10: K, p3, k5, p6, k5, p3, k.
- Row 11: 3/1 RPC, p5, k6, p5, 3/1 LPC.
- Row 12: P3, k6, p6, k6, p3.
- Row 13: K3, p6, 3/3 RC, p6, k3.
- Row 14: Repeat row 12.
- Row 15: 3/3 LPC, 3/3 RC, 3/3 LC, 3/3 RPC.
- Row 16: K3, p18, k3.
Repeat rows 7-16 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
