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Dancing Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Dancing Cable Stitch has an intriguing twisting look. This panel is a great choice for blankets, sweaters, and pillow covers.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do79up3NYTYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Dancing Cable Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do79up3NYTY)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- c4f”]Cable 4 Forward: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, k2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
- t4f”]Twist 4 Forward Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to front, p2 from main needle, k2 from cable needle
- t4b”]Twist 4 Back: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle, hold to back, k2 from main needle, p2 from cable needle
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
24
Stitch Repeat
16 stitches on a reverse stockinette background
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 16 stitches
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- Row 1 (RS): P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
- Row 2: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
- Row 3: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
- Row 4: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
- Row 5: P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
- Row 6: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
- Row 7: [t4b, t4f] twice
- Row 8: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
- Row 9: K2, p4, c4f, p4, k2
- Row 10: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
- Row 11: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
- Row 12: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
- Row 13 to 22: Rep the last 4 rows twice more, then rows 9 & 10 again
Row 23: [t4f, t4b] twice - Row 24: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Repeat these 24 rows until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
