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Downward Slipped Double Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Downward Slipped Double Cable Stitch is a cable pattern that consists of a row of interlocking arrows that point down. It’s a great motif to use on blankets or as an accent on sweater sleeves and other garments.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- sl
- Slip Stitch
- C3L
- Cable 3 Left: Slip two sts onto cable needle,hold in back, k 1 from main needle, k 2 off of cable needle.
- C3R
- Cable 3 Right: Slip one st onto cable needle, hold in front, k 2 from main needle, k 1 off of cable needle.
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
4
Stitch Repeat
6
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Worked over 6 stitches on a Reverse stockinette background
- Row 1:
- K2, wyib sl 1 twice, k2
- Row 2:
- P2, wyif sl 1 twice, p2
- Row 3:
- C3L, C3R
- Row 4:
- P6
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
