Stitch Description
The double snakey cable stitch creates a double wave design. This knitted cable panel consists of what looks like two layers of fabric, with touching cable waves on top, and an opposite cable on the bottom. The effect is a nice accent detail which can be used in everything from sweater sleeves to scarves to hats.
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)
Example of the Double Snakey Cable Stitch. (Wrong Side)
In Ireland, this would be called a “Beehive” cable. Just thought I’d mention it.