Cables & Arans, Ribbing

Wavy Cable Rib Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

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.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

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 Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 3 + 1

Stitch 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.

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Stitch Pattern Characteristics

ribbing | twisted stitches | wave

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