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Cable and Ladder Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the cable and ladder stitch. This unique pattern is exactly what its name describes, a cable stitch separated by lace eyelets. The result is a beautiful fabric that can be manly or feminine and is great for scarves, blankets, and sweaters.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- P2tog
- Purl 2 Together
- SSK
- Slip Slip Knit
- YO
- Yarn Over
- C6F
- Cable 6 Front
- C6B
- Cable 6 Back
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
14+1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 14 + 1
- Row 1 (WS):
- K1, *p2tog, yo, p 11, k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 2:
- K1, *ssk, yo, C6B; k6; rep from * to end.
- Row 3:
- K1, *p2tog, yo, p 11, k1; rep from * to end
- Row 4:
- K1, *ssk, yo, k12; rep from * to end.
- Row 5:
- K1, *p2tog, yo, p 11, k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 6:
- K1, *ssk, yo, k3, C6F; k3; rep from * to end.
- Row 7:
- K1, *p2tog, yo, p 11, k1; rep from * to end
- Row 8:
- K1, *ssk, yo, k12; rep from * to end
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
