This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the arable cable stitch. This stitch creates an interesting cable pattern. The arable cable stitch would be great for cowls, hats, and scarves!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
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A Crochet Hook
TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – Ch
Single Crochet-sc
Double Crochet-dc
Half Double Crochet-hdc
Front Post Double Crochet-FPdc
Back Post Double Crochet-BPdc
Front Post Treble (FPtr)- YO twice, insert hook from front to back around post of sc two
rows below next sc, YO and pull up a loop, [YO and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times (FPtr made), skip sc behind FPtr.
Skill: Intermediate
Foundation Chain: Ch 19 sts.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(Right Side): dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across, turn.
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Row 2
ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 3dc, skip 3dc, FPtr in next 3dc, FPtr in 3 skip dc, FPdc in next 3dc, dc in next 3dc, dc in top of tch, turn.
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Row 3
ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 3dc, BPdc in next 9 sts, hdc in next 3dc, hdc in top of tch, turn.
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Row 4
ch 3 (count as dc), dc in next 3dc, FPdc in next 3dc, skip 3dc, FPtr in next 3dc, FPtr in 3 skip dc, dc in next 3dc, dc in top of tch, turn.
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Row 5
ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 3dc, BPdc in next 9 sts, hdc in next 3dc, hdc in top of tch, turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 until you have reached your desired length.
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