The Elliptical Cable :: Knitting Stitch #146
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the elliptical cable stitch. This unique cable pattern creates a cable within a cable. It’s great as an accent on a hat, sweater, or afghan.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- p tbl
- Purl Through the Back Loop
- k tbl
- Knit Through the Back Loop
- c4b
- Cable 4 Back
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Panel of 12sts on a background of reverse stockinette.
- Row 1: (WS) K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2
- Row 2: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2
- Row 3: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2
- Row 4: p2, k2 tbl, C4B, k2 tbl, p2
- Row 5: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2
- Row 6: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2
- Row 7: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2
- Row 8: p2, k2 tbl, k4, k2 tbl, p2
- Row 9: K2, p2 tbl, p4, p2 tbl, k2
- Row 10: p2, sl next 4 sts onto DPN and hold in back, k2, then knit 1st 2sts from DPN; bring DPN with remaining 2 sts through to front of work, k2, then k2 from dpn; p2
Repeat these 10 rows until you have reached your desired length.
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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.
