Lace and Cable Stitch

The Lace and Cable Stitch is a beautiful stitch that employs cables, lace, and twisted stitches to create an intricate all-over pattern. It would work well for a shawl, or if knit in bulky yarn, it would make a unique afghan.

K

Knit Stitch

P

Purl Stitch

yo

Yarn Over

k2tog tbl

Knit 2 Together Though the Back Loop

k2tog

Knit 2 Together

k tbl

Knit Through the Back Loop

p tbl

Purl Through the Back Loop

sl

Slip Stitch

psso

Pass Slip Stitch Over

cb4f

Cable Back 4 Front: Slip two sts onto cable needle and hold to front, k2 tbl, k2 tbl off of cable needle

cb4b

Cable Back 4 Back: Slip two sts onto cable needle and hold to back, k2 tbl, k2 tbl off of cable needle

Cast On: Multiples of 21

• • Row 1: (RS): P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
  • Row 2: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
  • Row 3: P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k2, yo, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
  • Row 4: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
  • Row 5: P2, cb4f, k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, cb4b, p2
  • Row 6: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2
  • Row 7: P2, [ktbl1] 4 times, k9, [ktbl1] 4 times, p2
  • Row 8: K2, [ptbl1] 4 times, k1, p7, k1, [ptbl1] 4 times, k2

Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.