The Fishtail Cable Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #93
Stitch Description
The Fishtail Cable Stitch pattern looks like fishtails. These can be made going up or down on your fabric. It’s a great accent detail cable for blankets, bags, and sweaters.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- LC4
- Left Cable Four: sl 1 st on cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k1 from cable needle.
- RC4
- Right Cable Four: sl 3 sts on cable needle and hold in back, k1, then k3 from cable needle.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cable is worked over a panel 9 stitches.
- Row 1: K9
- Row 2: P9
- Row 3: (For tail going down) LC4, k1, RC4
(For tail going up) RC4, k1, LC4
- Row 4: P9
- Row 5: K9
- Row 6: P9
Repeat rows 1 – 6 until you have reached your desired length.
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Johnny Vasquez
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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.
I simply love it for a bag! Ty so much.
@OliviaMenesesMoguel That would be great. I’d love to see a photo of what you come up with.