Climbing Cable Knitting Stitch

climbing cable knitting pattern

The climbing cable stitch is worked over four stitches so it is a narrow cable pattern. As you knit this cable, you will notice that it alternates between a longer and a shorter cables for a unique look.

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced; Panel of 4 sts on a background of reverse St st.

Panel of 4 sts on a background of reverse St st.
Special Abbreviation:
C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 2 sts from left-hand needle, then knit sts from cable needle.
1st row (right side): K4
2nd row: P4.
3rd row: C4B.
4th row: P4
5th to 8th rows: Rep 1st to 4th rows once more.
9th to 12th rows: Rep 1st and 2nd rows twice.
Rep these 12 rows.
*To work a background of reverse stockinette stitch, in straight stitching, purl the first row, knit the second and repeat these two rows.

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