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Floating Snake Cable Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The floating snake cable stitch creates a fabric with delicate ribs, punctuated by vertical zig zag cables. These “floating snakes” are bordered by columns of twisted stockinette that provide a braided accent. This is a great stitch pattern for large pieces of fabric. Use the floating snake cable in scarves, afghans, and pillows.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIsXnpKIxUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Floating Snake Pattern Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzIsXnpKIxU)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- K1 TBL”]Knit one Through Back Loop
- 2/1 RC”]2 Over 1 Right Cross – slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold to back, k1, k2 from cable needle.
- 1/2 LC”]1 Over 2 Left Cross – slip 1 st onto cable needle and hold to front, k2, k1 from cable needle.
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
4
Stitch Repeat
Multiple of 10 sts + 5
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 10 sts + 5.
- Row 1 (Right Side): *p2, k1, p2, k1 tbl, 2/1 RC, k1 tbl; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k1, p2.
- Row 2: *k2, p1, k2, wyif sl 1, p3, wyif sl 1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, p1, k2.
- Row 3:*p2, k1, p2, k1 tbl, 1/2 LC, k1 tbl; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k1, p2.
- Row 4:*k2, p1, k2, wyif sl 1, p3, wyif sl 1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, p1, k2.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
