Stitch Description
The Loose Five Rib Braid Cable stitch is beautiful aran cable pattern. Consisting of five braided ribs, this panel stitch can work on its own in a scarf, or as an accent around a shawl collar. It can also be paired with other cable patterns to create aran blankets and sweaters.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- 3/2 LPC
- 3 over 2 Left Purl Cross (T5L – Twist 5 Left) – Slip 3 sts to cn and hold in front, p2, k3 from cn.
- 3/2 RPC
- 3 over 2 Right Purl Cross (T5R – Twist 5 Right) – Slip 2 st to cn and hold in back, k3, p2 from cn.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 18 Stitches
- Row 1 (WS): K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 2: P2, (k2, p1) 4 times, k2, p2
- Row 3: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 4: P2, k2, (p1, 3/2 LPC) twice, p2
- Row 5: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 6: P2, (k2, p1) 4 times, k2, p2
- Row 7: K2, (p2, k1) 4 times, p2, k2
- Row 8: P2, (3/2 RPC, p1) twice, k2, p2
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Loose Five Rib Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)
Loose Five Rib Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)
Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Close Up of the Loose Five Rib Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern
Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
Loose Five Rib Braid Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial
