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Sweeping Cable Stitch

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About This Stitch Pattern
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the sweeping cable stitch. This simple pattern creates a large cable that can easily be made to sweep left or right. It’s a great option for aran sweaters, afghans, and even scarves.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://youtu.be/lBTSwbUiHGQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Sweeping Cable Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://youtu.be/lBTSwbUiHGQ)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- c8f”]Cable 8 Front
- c8b”]Cable 8 Back
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
This cable stitch is worked over 8 stitches
Stitch Pattern Instructions
This cable stitch is worked over 8 stitches on a reverse stockinette background
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- Row 1 (RS): K8
- Row 2: P8
- Row 3: C8B or C8F
- Row 4: P8
- Row 5: K8
- Row 6: P8
- Row 7: K8
- Row 8: P8
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.