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.
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
Bulbus Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)
Bulbus Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)
Detail of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Close Up of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Example of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Right Stitch
Example of the Bulbus Cable Stitch Wrong Side
Bulbus Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial
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!