This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the dancing cable stitch. This dancing cable has a intriguing twisting look. Its great for blankets, sweaters, and pillow covers.
Skill: Easy
Cast On: 16 stitches on a revers stockinette background
TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Cable 4 Forward – c4f
Twist 4 Forward – t4f
Twist 4 Back – t4b
Pattern Instructions:
Row 1 (RS): P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
Row 2: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Row 3: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
Row 4: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Row 5: P2, c4f, p4, c4f, p2
Row 6: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Row 7: [t4b, t4f] twice
Row 8: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
Row 9: K2, p4, c4f, p4, k2
Row 10: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
Row 11: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Row 12: P2, k4, p4, k4, p2
Row 13 to 22: Rep the last 4 rows twice more, then rows 9 & 10 again
Row 23: [t4f, t4b] twice
Row 24: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2
Repeat these 24 rows until you have reached your desired length.
Example of the Dancing Cable Stitch Right Side (click for larger)

Example of the Dancing Cable Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)




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