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 Craftory Media. When he's not making knitting and crochet tutorials he's probably at the movies, drinking hard cider, or going on adventures with his wife and daughter. Learn More About Johnny
