Stitch Description
The Open Cable Stitch is a cable is a non-crossing cable that creates an interesting column of open loops. The curves of this cable brush each other, leaving a center column of stitches. This cable detail can be used as an accent in many project types.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- C3R
- Cable Three Right: slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold to back of work, k1, k2 from cable needle
- C3L
- Cable Three Left: slip next st onto cable needle and hold to front of work, k2, k1 from cable needle
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 7 sts
- Row 1 (Right side): Knit 7
- Row 2: Purl 7
- Row 3: C3R. k1, C3L
- Row 4: Purl 7
Repeat rows 1-4 until you reach your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Open Cable Stitch Right Side (Click for Larger)
Example of the Open Cable Stitch Wrong Side
THE OPEN CABLE IS A LOVELY STITCH AND THE DEMO WAS DONE VERY WELL. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU SAY CABLE RIGHT, CABLE LEFT, IT IS CONFUSING. USUALLY CABLES ARE DONE FROM THE FRONT AND FROM THE BACK.
There are a few different types of cables. Some cables done over an odd number of stitches are abbreviated with a left and right, not a front and back.
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