The Cable Four Back (C4B)
Stitch Description
The Cable Four Back is a traditional cable stitch. All cable stitches are rearranging the order of the stitches being worked, creating a twisted effect on the fabric. The Cable Four Back uses the abbreviation C4B, the 4 standing for the four stitches involved in the completed cable. The B is for Back or behind, explaining where your cable needle will go when you are working to create the twist.
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Pattern Instructions
- Step 1: Slip 2 sts onto the cable needle.
- Step 2: Hold cable needle behind work.
- Step 3: Knit 2 sts off of main needle.
- Step 4: Knit 2 sts off of cable needle
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