About this Stitch Pattern
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.
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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
10
Stitch Repeat
Panel of 12sts
Stitch 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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