Stitch Description
The little pearl stitch is a simple cable knitting pattern. Embedded in a background of stockinette, this tiny column of diamonds creates a subtle textured fabric. Using basic two stitch cables, this is an easy pattern for beginners to experiment with. It can be used as an accent in all kinds of project to add a little interesting detail. Try it on sweater sleeves or in a hat.
Abbreviations
- P
- Purl Stitch
- C2F
- Cable 2 Forward – Slip 1 st to cn and hold in front, k1, k1 from cn.
- C2B
- Cable 2 Back
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Worked Over 4 Stitches
- Row 1: C2f, c2b
- Row 2: Purl
- Row 3: C2b, c2f
- Row 4: Purl
Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.
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Hi , I thought that cable 2 meant that you put two stitches on the cable needle. Have I been doing this wrong?
When you see a cable stitch written like cXf or tXb, X = the number of stitches the cable is worked across. So unless the abbreviation has a special explanation, you’ll slip half of X onto your cable needle and then work the cable pattern.
Make sense?