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Pillar Spiral Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Pillar Spiral Cable Stitch is a simple cable pattern. With a basic 2 stitch cable twist, columns of spiraling cables are created. Perfect for beginning cable knitters, this stitch is a great substitution for wide ribs. The Pillar Spiral Cable pattern is great for hats, scarves, and blankets.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Tym8lB9AMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Pillars with Spirals Cable Stitch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Tym8lB9AM)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- C2B”]Cable Two Back
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 7 + 2
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 7 + 2
- Row 1 (RS): P2, *k3, C2B, p2; rep from * to end
- Row 2: K2, *p5, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 3: P2, *k2, C2B, k1, p2; rep from * to end
- Row 4: K2, *p5, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 5: P2, *k1, C2B, k2, p2; rep from * to end
- Row 6: K2, *p5, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 7: P2, *C2B, k3, p2; rep from * to end
- Row 8: K2, *p5, k2; rep from * to end
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
