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Fishtail Cable Stitch

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About This Stitch Pattern
The Fishtail Cable Stitch pattern looks exactly like it’s name. The fabric creates a column of stacked cables that resemble fishtails. It’s a great accent detail cable for blankets, bags, and sweaters.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYDCP4vZIGsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Fishtail Cable Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYDCP4vZIGs)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- LC4″]Left Cable Four: sl 1 st on cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k1 from cable needle.
- RC4″]Right Cable Four: sl 3 sts on cable needle and hold in back, k1, then k3 from cable needle.
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
6
Stitch Repeat
Panel of 9 stitches
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cable is worked over a panel 9 stitches.
- Row 1: K9
- Row 2: P9
- Row 3: (For tail going down) LC4, k1, RC4 / (For tail going up) RC4, k1, LC4
- Row 4: P9
- Row 5: K9
- Row 6: P9
Repeat rows 1 – 6 until you have reached your desired length.