Cables & Arans, Ribbing

Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

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.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

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 Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 18 Stitches

Stitch 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.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. (Right Side)

Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)


Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. (Wrong Side)

Example of the Loose Five Rib Braid Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)


Stitch Pattern Characteristics

aran | braid | cable | panel | rib