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How to Knit the Staghorn Cable Stitch

By Johnny Vasquez In Cables & Arans

Stitch Description

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

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
C4B: Cable 4 Back
C4F: Cable 4 Front

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Intermediate

Row Count
Number of Rows: 6

Pattern Repeat
Panel of 16 on a background of reverse stockinette stitch

Stitch Characteristics

Cable | panel

Pattern Instructions

Swatch Photos

Example of the Staghorn Cable Stitch. (Right Side)

Example of the Staghorn Cable Stitch (RS)

Example of the Staghorn Cable Stitch. (Wrong Side)

Example of the Staghorn Cable 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.