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

Row 1

(Right Side): k12.

Row 2

p12.

Row 3

C6B, C6F.

Row 4

p12.

Row 5

k12.

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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