The Bulbus Cable Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #236
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the bulbus cable stitch. This cable stitch creates a small stack of cables design. The bulbus cable stitch would be great for hats, socks and sweaters!
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- C6LR
- Cross 6 Left and Right- Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, slip next 2 sts onto 2nd cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 2sts from left-hand needle then knit the 2 sts from 2nd cable needle, then knit the 2 sts from 1st cable needle.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Worked over 6 sts
- Row 1: (Right Side) Knit.
- Row 2: Purl.
- Row 3: C6LR.
- Row 4: Purl.
- Row 5: Knit.
- Row 6: Purl.
- Row 7: Knit.
- Row 8: Purl.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Right Stitch (Click for Larger)
Example of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Wrong Side (Click for Larger)
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About the Author
Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
I find it hard to knit cable stitches because its so tight. When I try to knit the two stitches after taking the other 4 off, it’s too hard to get my needle into the last two stitches I don’t know if that makes sense to you. It’s hard for me to explain
Well there are a few ways to deal with that.
1. use a bigger needle for the stitches in the cable the row before the twist.
2. use a knitting needle with a sharper tip
3. practice knitting looser
Hope that helps.
Lessee, we have “bulbus” and “bublus”…I think the spelling you’re looking for is “bulbous.” 🙂
In the book we pulled it from it is bulbus.
I love it!