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How to Knit the Ascending Spirals Stitch

By Johnny Vasquez In Cables & Arans

Stitch Description

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the ascending spirals stitch. This stitch creates a thick cable pattern. The ascending spirals stitch would be great for cowls, scarves, and sweaters!

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
Reverse St st: Reverse Stockinette Stitch
C6B: Cable 6 Back- slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 3 sts from left hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Intermediate

Row Count
Number of Rows: 6

Pattern Repeat
Panel of 6 sts on a reverse stockinette stitch background

Stitch Characteristics

Pattern Instructions

Swatch Photos

Example of the Ascending Spirals Stitch. (Right Side)

Example of the Ascending Spirals Stitch. RS

Example of the Ascending Spirals Stitch. (Wrong Side)

Example of the Ascending Spirals Stitch. WS

About the Author

Johnny Vasquez

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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.