This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the single cable twist button band. This button band is a great addition to any cardigan! single cable twist button band uses a basic cable to create a visually appealing button band.
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Bare Naked Wools
Breakfast Blend is a delicious, 3-ply pairing of soft, combed merino and alpaca yarn, which knits up into a luxurious, velvety fabric. The alpaca contributes a silky hand while the merino keeps the yarn bouncy and light; the resulting fabric has a warm density and soft halo without weight, perfect for garments, accessories, or blankets.
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit Stitch – K
Purl – P
Cable 6 Front (C6F) – Slip the next 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of work, k3, k3 off cable needle
Skill: Easy
Cast On: With RS facing, pick up a multiple of 8 sts + 2
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(wrong side) *K2, p6; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
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Row 2
*P2, k6, bind off 2 sts, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
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Row 3
*k2, p6, cast on 2 sts, p6; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
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Row 4
*P2, C6F; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
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Row 5
*K2, p6; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Bind off all stitches
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Daisy
All I can say is “God Bless You.” I have been looking for something similar to this for ages and I can’t wait to try it. However, I’m only to my first sleeve rib and will be lucky if I finish the sweater this year. Of course, I’ll have to figure out how to go around the neck and make the neck and front band match but you have given me a good steer in the right direction. Not sure what I’m going to use for bottom or sleeve bands but your suggestions at the bottom of this page for the twisted cable rib stitch looks interesting. You can be sure that if it all works out you’ll have full credits given on my Ravelry page as well as a posting here.
Johnny Vasquez
Awesome! Send us pics when you finish!
Amy Smith
Hello there!
Love the videos! So nice to see more button band options. And this one is very nice.
I have a question…..for row 3 at the end in the instructions it says to purl 2 but in the video you say to knit 2.
And in the instruction on the video it says to purl 2…….and I believe you actually did knit 2. Just need clarification before I try this one! Thanks
Amy
Johnny Vasquez
The video has been fixed. It should be knit 2.
Sharon
I enjoy all your stitch tutorials. I can’t wait to try some of the stitches I have learned.
Sue
A suble elegant band that will be perfect for a simple design! Is there a “rule of thumb” to use to vary the buttonhole size?
I really enjoy the excellent video quality and clear audio instructions. The pace is perfect too.
Thanks for making so much available for free!
Johnny Vasquez
You can just add another stitch to the bound off stitches. Or buy buttons that will fit the holes that were made in the example.