Stitch Description
The Ascending Tulip is a cable stitch consisting of a pair of cabled columns, folding to resemble a tulip flower. This wide panel stitch creates big, bold, mirrored cables. It’s perfect for an aran sweater, sweater sleeve detail, or cable scarf.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit
- P
- Purl
- 3/3 LC
- 3 over 3 Left Cross (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.
- 3/3 RC
- 3 over 3 Right Cross (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.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 12 stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): K12.
- Row 2: P12.
- Row 3: 3/3 RC, 3/3 LC.
- Row 4: P12.
- Row 5: K12.
- Row 6: P12.
Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Ascending Tulip Cable Stitch. (Right Side)
Example of the Ascending Tulip Cable Stitch. (Wrong Side)
