How to Knit the Ascending Tulip Cable Stitch
This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the ascending tulip cable stitch. This stitch creates a beautiful tulip cable pattern. The ascending tulip cable stitch would be great for cardigans, scarves, and fingerless gloves!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Mountain Meadow Wool
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A Pair of Knitting Needles
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit Stitch – K
Purl-P
Stockinette Stitch- St st
Reverse Stockinette Stitch
Cable 6 Front (C6F)- slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.
Cable 6 Back (C6B)- slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.
Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Panel of 12 sts on a background of reverse St st.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(Right Side): k12.
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Row 2
p12.
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Row 3
C6B, C6F.
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Row 4
p12.
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Row 5
k12.
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Row 6
p12.
Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.
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Swatch Photos
Example of the Ascending Tulip Cable Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Ascending Tulip Cable Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
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