The Right Cross Cork Cable Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #162
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the cork cable back cross stitch. This cable pattern creates a panel of crossed rib stitches. It is perfect for a cable detail on an aran sweater or afghan.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- BC
- Back Cross – sl 4sts to dpn and hold in back, k2, then sl the 2 purl sts back to left-hand needle and purl them; then k2 from dpn
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Panel of 14sts on a background of reverse stockinette
- Row 1: (wrong side) k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 2: p2, (k2, p2) 3 times
- Row 3: k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 4: p2, (k2, p2) 3 times
- Row 5: k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 6: p2, k2, p2, Back Cross, p2
- Row 7: k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 8: p2, (k2, p2) 3 times
- Row 9: k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 10: p2, (k2, p2) 3 times
- Row 11: k2, (p2, k2) 3 times
- Row 12: p2, back cross, p2, k2, p2
Repeat these 12 rows until you have reached your desired length.
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Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
