This unique cable stitch is made using a double crossed cable. The result is a column of stitches that look like flower bulbs. Not easy to do but looks cool. The bulbus cable stitch is a great accent from sweaters, hats, scarves, or blankets.
Cross 6 Left and Right- Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, slip next 2 sts onto 2nd cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 2sts from left-hand needle then knit the 2 sts from 2nd cable needle, then knit the 2 sts from 1st cable needle.
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
8
Stitch Repeat
Worked over 6 sts
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Worked over 6 sts
Row 1: (Right Side) Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: C6LR.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Purl.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach your desired length.
I find it hard to knit cable stitches because its so tight. When I try to knit the two stitches after taking the other 4 off, it’s too hard to get my needle into the last two stitches I don’t know if that makes sense to you. It’s hard for me to explain
Johnny Vasquez says:
Well there are a few ways to deal with that.
1. use a bigger needle for the stitches in the cable the row before the twist.
2. use a knitting needle with a sharper tip
3. practice knitting looser
Hope that helps.
bob says:
Lessee, we have “bulbus” and “bublus”…I think the spelling you’re looking for is “bulbous.” 🙂
I find it hard to knit cable stitches because its so tight. When I try to knit the two stitches after taking the other 4 off, it’s too hard to get my needle into the last two stitches I don’t know if that makes sense to you. It’s hard for me to explain
Well there are a few ways to deal with that.
1. use a bigger needle for the stitches in the cable the row before the twist.
2. use a knitting needle with a sharper tip
3. practice knitting looser
Hope that helps.
Lessee, we have “bulbus” and “bublus”…I think the spelling you’re looking for is “bulbous.” 🙂
In the book we pulled it from it is bulbus.
I love it!