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Branched Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The branched cable stitch creates a panel of twisted stitches that resemble a row of tree branches. Combining 3 and 4 stitch crossed cables, the change in sizes gives that twig and branch look to the fabric. This pattern also interrupts the cable stitches by transitioning abruptly to reverse stockinette, further implying the tree branch motif. It’s a nice cable panel useful as an accent in everything from scarves to sweater sleeves.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- 2/2 LC
- 2 over 2 Left Cross (C4F – Cable 4 Front)
- 1/2 LC
- 1 over 2 Left Cross (C3L – Cable 3 Left) Slip 1 st to cn and hold in front, k2, k1 from cn.
- 1/2 RC
- 1 over 2 Right Cross (C3R – Cable 3 Right) Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k1, k2 from cn.
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
10
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Panel of 10sts on a background of reverse stockinette stitch
- Row 1 (RS):
- P3, 2/2 LC, p3
- Row 2:
- K3, p4, k3
- Row 3:
- P2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2
- Row 4:
- K2, p6, k2
- Row 5:
- P1, 1/2 RC, k2, 1/2 LC, p1
- Row 6:
- K1, p8, k1
- Row 7:
- 1/2 RC, k4, 1/2 LC
- Row 8:
- Purl
Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.
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