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The Cable 4 Front Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #227

By Johnny Vasquez In Cables & Arans

Stitch Description

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the cable 4 front stitch. This technique is used in many more complicated cable motifs and is created by relocating two stitches in a row with the help of a cable needle. It can be used for afghans, blankets, scarves, or to add interest in a stockinette panel.

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

C4F

Also known as 2/2 LC

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Intermediate

Row Count
Number of Rows: 1

Pattern Repeat
Multiples of 4

Stitch Characteristics

Pattern Instructions

Note: This technique is worked over 4 stitches.

Step 1: Slip the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle
Step 2: Hold cable needle to front of work
Step 3: K2 from main needle
Step 4: K2 from cable needle

Swatch Photos

Example of the Cable 4 Front (Click for Larger)

About the Author

Johnny Vasquez

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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.

8 Comments

nina lansing

Thank you for posting these “How to” video clips. I look forward to them each day. I’m a long time knitter, but there is always something new to learn. Even if I know how to knit the stitch of the day, I watch the little video. Again, thank you!
Sandy Curtis

So are all rows knitted the same way? or is there a difference on the wrong side?

Johnny Vasquez

This is just a technique. It does not explain how to incorporate this into a pattern. It is for people who encounter C4F in a pattern and do not know what it means or how to do it.

Sandy Curtis

Thank you. I thought that might be the case and will look for the book you suggested. The Cable technique is easier than I expected. Thanks for sharing.

Jennifer

Thank you so much for posting these HOW TO knit clips online…I’m new to the knitting world and it does really help me to get along wikth my newly learn skills..it would be nice to hv some patterns to accompany these knit stitches

Johnny Vasquez

There are lots of great patterns online. It’s just not practical for us to find patterns for each of the stitches on our site. But this is a very common cable technique. You’d have no problem finding one on Ravelry.com.