Stitch Description
The Fishtail Cable Stitch pattern looks exactly like it’s name. The fabric creates a column of stacked cables that resemble fishtails. It’s a great accent detail cable for blankets, bags, and sweaters.
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.
Swatch Photos
Fishtail Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)
Fishtail Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)
Detail of the Fishtail Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Example of the Fishtail Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Fishtail Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial
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.