Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the wavy cable rib stitch. This simple cable stitch that is a different twist on the traditional rib pattern. It is a good introduction to using a cable needle for the beginner to learn and can easily be done without a cable needle as well. It’s great for scarves, hats, and afghans.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- C2F
- Cable 2 Front: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to front, k1, k1 off of cable needle
- C2B
- Cable 2 Back: Slip one st onto cable needle and hold to back, k1, k1 off of cable needle
- RT
- Right Twist
- LT
- Left Twist
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 3 + 1
- Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, k1, * rep from* to end.
- Row 2: P1, *C2F, p1,* rep from * to end.
- Row 3: rep Row 1.
- Row 4: P1, *C2B, p1,* rep form * to end.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Wavy Cable Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)
Wavy Cable Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)
Example of the Wavy Cable Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern
Close Up of the Wavy Cable Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern
Wavy Cable Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial
excellent tutorial — thank you!
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