The Double Snakey Cable Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #224
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the double snakey cable stitch. The double snakey cable stitch creates a double wave design. The double snakey cable stitch would be great for hats, baby clothes, and sweaters!
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- c4f
- Cable 4 Front – Slip the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of your work, k2, k2 from cable needle.
- c4b
- Cable 4 Back – Slip the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the back of your work, k2, k2 from cable needle.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 8 sts
- Row 1: (Right Side): Knit.
- Row 2: Purl.
- Row 3: C4B, C4F.
- Row 4: Purl.
- Row 5: Knit.
- Row 6: Purl.
- Row 7: C4F, C4B.
- Row 8: Purl.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Double Snakey Cable Stitch. Right Side ( Click for larger image)
Example of the Double Snakey Cable Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for larger image)
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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.
In Ireland, this would be called a “Beehive” cable. Just thought I’d mention it.