Stitch Description
This unique cable stitch is made using a double crossed cable. The result is a column of stitches that look like flower bulbs. Not easy to do but looks cool. The bulbus cable stitch is a great accent from sweaters, hats, scarves, or blankets.
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
Example of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Wrong Side
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!