This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the sand wind cable stitch. This cable pattern is a non traditional cable that gives an understated but all over textured look. This would be great for home decor items, bags or even for a cozy sweater.

Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 12 + 6 (+ 2 for a selvedge stitch on each end)

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Cable Six Front – C6F
Cable Six Back – C6B

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: 1 edge st, *C6F, k6; rep from *to last st, 1 edge
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: 1 edge st, *k6, C6B; rep from *to last st, 1 edge st
Row 8: Purl

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

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Sand Wind Cable Stitch Right Side (click for larger)

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