Cables add a wonderful texture and interest to knits. The cables are created by crossing one set of stitches over another with the use of a cable needle (or double-pointed needle) producing a twist in the fabric. Cable patterns can be simple in form or feature complex pattern designs. They are usually worked as stockinette stitches over a reverse stockinette stitch background. It is important to note that cables pull the work in so the stitch gauge will change as cable patterns are added to the fabric.
Cables that slant to the right are created by moving the stitches on the cable needle to the back. The cables that slant to the left are created by moving the stitches on the cable needle to the front.
The six-stitch cables patterns shown are worked over 6 rows and include a six-stitch cable variation.
Cables that slant to the right are created by moving the stitches on the cable needle to the back. The cables that slant to the left are created by moving the stitches on the cable needle to the front.
The six-stitch cables patterns shown are worked over 6 rows and include a six-stitch cable variation.
Six-Stitch Cable (Slant to the right)
Row 1 and 3 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 5: C6B.
Row 6: Purl.
These 6 rows form the pattern.
Six-Stitch Cable (Slant to the left)
Row 1 and 3 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 5: C6F.
Row 6: Purl.
These 6 rows form the pattern.
Rows 1, 3, 7, 9, 13 and 15 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Rows 5 and 11: C6B.
Row 16: Purl.
These 16 rows form the pattern.
Six-Stitch Cable Variation (Slant to the left)
Rows 1, 3, 7, 9, 13 and 15 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Rows 5 and 11: C6F.
Row 16: Purl.
These 16 rows form the pattern.
C6B - Cable over 6 stitches to the back. This is worked by sliding 3 stitches from the left needle onto a cable needle. Move the cable needle to behind the left needle. Knit the next 3 stitches from the left needle and then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
C6F - Cable over 6 stitches to the front. This is worked by sliding 3 stitches from the left needle onto a cable needle. Move the cable needle in front of the left needle. Knit the next 3 stitches from the left needle and then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
RS - Right side.
WS - Wrong side.
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