STITCH OF THE MONTH –
February 2016
The Spine stitch is worked as an all over cable pattern creating an
appealing 'spine' texture. Each stitch on the right side row is cabled resulting in
a dense fabric that has less drape.
Working a one-over-one cable is the simplest of cable stitches and can be
worked without a cable needle. This technique is referred to as a cable-type crossed stitch.
Spine Stitch
(Multiple of 4
stitches)
Row 1 (RS) *C2B, C2F; repeat from * to end
Row 2 Purl
These 2 rows form the Spine Stitch
Abbreviations
C2B Cable 2 Back
C2F Cable 2 Front
Cable 2 Back: Knit
second stitch on left needle through the back loop, then knit first stitch
through the back loop. Drop both stitches from left needle.
Cable 2 Front: Knit
second stitch on left needle through the front loop, then knit first stitch
through the front loop. Drop both stitches from left needle.
