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How To Knit A Cable Stitch

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How To Knit A Cable Stitch

Expert knitter Rachel Ong shows you how to knit a cable stitch, which looks like a twisted rope and is both decorative and practical. Expert knitter Rachel Ong shows you how to knit a cable stitch, which looks like a twisted rope and is both decorative and practical.

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Cast on

Begin by casting on 18 stitches.

To learn more about casting on see our video 'How To Cast On'

Step 3: Rows 1-4

On row one, purl 6 stitches, knit six stitches then purl six stitches again.

On the next three rows, knit the knits and purl the purls.

Step 4: Rows 5--8

On the fifth row, purl six stitches then slip the first three knit stitches purl wise onto a cable needle.

Let the cable needle with the stitches dangle to the front of your work.

Knit the next stitch on the needle, pull the yarn tight, and knit the next two stitches.

Now knit the first stitch off the cable needle, pull the yarn tight, and knit the last two stitches.

Put the cable needle to one side and purl the last six stitches.

On the next three rows, simply knit the knits, and purl the purls.

Step 5: Row 9

On the ninth row repeat the cable twist with the cable needle once more.

Magically, a cable stitch will appear.

Step 6: Reversing the cable row

Cables can be made to twist in the opposite direction.

Just Follow the same steps and at the point you slip your stitches onto your cable needle, dangle it to the back of your work, rather than the front.

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  2. knickersandknits

    I use lionbrand.com as a form of reference because its free and then I hunt down instructions such as this tutorial. It would help to specify that the purl stitch used in this video is noted in patterns as P TBL ( which stated in an earlier post is also known as through the back loop), which gives a tighter hold on the yarn by twisting the yarn . I only mention this so if some one else is looking for cable knitting help for a pattern they can be aware this is not a normal purl stitch. This is the best video on the net that shows in slow detail the change between stitches, Very inspiring that cables are not as hard as they are intimidating. Thanks again.

  3. lolllllllllllllllgolllllllll

    This Is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been looing everywhere to find out how to cable knit, and none of the sites I've looked at tell you what to do after using the cable needle. So, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol.

  6. nastyneha

    its so interesting tat i hav decided to knit.....

  7. analisette

    thanks! this video has really helped. : )

  8. MonicaMaxon

    How do you play the video?!?!???!?!?!??!

  9. David

    Hi Kazul24...you can save the films on your computer by selecting the Download option just below the player window. You can play them in iTunes, RealPlayer, QuickTime and many other players. David @ VJ

  10. kazul24

    I love these videos. They are very informative and easy to understand. I just wish that I could save the videos directly to my computer.