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Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Loose Five Rib Braid Cable stitch is beautiful aran cable pattern. Consisting of five braided ribs, this panel stitch can work on its own in a scarf, or as an accent around a shawl collar. It can also be paired with other cable patterns to create aran blankets and sweaters.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- 3/2 LPC”]3 over 2 Left Purl Cross (T5L – Twist 5 Left) – Slip 3 sts to cn and hold in front, p2, k3 from cn.
- 3/2 RPC”]3 over 2 Right Purl Cross (T5R – Twist 5 Right) – Slip 2 st to cn and hold in back, k3, p2 from cn.
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Panel of 18 Stitches
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 18 Stitches
- Row 1 (WS): K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 2: P2, (k2, p1) 4 times, k2, p2
- Row 3: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 4: P2, k2, (p1, 3/2 LPC) twice, p2
- Row 5: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 6: P2, (k2, p1) 4 times, k2, p2
- Row 7: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 8: P2, (3/2 RPC, p1) twice, k2, p2
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
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- Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
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- Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)