Knots and Crosses Cable Stitch Pattern

This is the latest cable stitch pattern called Knots and Crosses. It only uses C6B and C6F. 

I have a video on how to do these cables if you need instructions. 
Right Cable Video
Left Cable Video

The first pattern listed is the cable pattern. They are the stitches needed in order to complete the cable. The second, I added 5 stockinette stitches at the beginning and end of each row. You should probably add garter or moss stitch to the borders so they don't curl. I was just testing out the pattern so I wasn't worried about that. That's also why I didn't bind off which I usually do.

The picture above is the first set of 28 rows

Supplies I used:

Needle Size: 10.5

Cable Needle (blue yarn needle)

Caron 1 Pound yarn, tan

Gauge: 4.5 sts and rows per inch

CABLE PATTERN - Uses 12 stitches

I added 5 knit stitches before and after the cable but you may want to do different border stitches. It curls quite a bit on the edges.

Cable pattern chain 12:

Row 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17: K12

Even Rows: Purl 12

Rows 7, 13: C6B, C6F

Rows 19, 25: C6F, C6B

Rows 21, 23, 27: K12

Row 28: Purl 12

Repeat 5-28 for the cable pattern

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What the photo shows:

Chain 22

Size: Rows 1-28 = 5 inches wide by 6 inches tall

If you do Rows 1-28 then 5-18 it is 8 inches tall

Pattern with my Border Stitches:

Stockinette Stitch is Knit on RS rows and Purl on WS rows

Row 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17: K22

Even Rows: P22

Rows 7, 13: K5, C6B, C6F, K5

Rows 19, 25: K5, C6F, C6B, K5

Rows 21, 23, 27: K22

Row 28: P22

Repeat 5-28 for the cable pattern

Thanks for stopping by!

Heather

Knitting Videos: How to do a Right/Left Cross cable

These are 2 new Knitting Videos that I have done. They show you how to do a Knitted Cable. One of my favorite things to do with yarn. I will do a basic Right Cross cable and a basic Left Cross cable. For all my cable patterns go HERE. At the end of the page click on "older posts" to see the rest of them.

Knitting Cable Needle
I use the blue plastic yarn needle by Boye. Not the small one but the larger one. I use it because stores do not straight cable needles. After trying different items I ended up using that. Plastic is also important so the stitches don't slip off. Metal ones didn't work....for me at least.



Knitting Right Cross Cable (C6B)
Slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold in back. Knit 3 stitches from your knitting needle and then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. Then completed the row as instructed.




Knitting Left Cross Cable (C6F)
Slip 3 stitches to the cable needle and hold in front. Knit 3 stitches from your knitting needle and then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle. Then completed the row as instructed.

If you ever have any questions let me know. Comment or email at heatherg23@aol.com
Heather

How to do a Slip Knot for Knitting or Crocheting

How to make a Slip Knot for Knitting or Crocheting

There are many ways to make a slip knot. I learned a different way then I gravitated to this way. Sometimes it helps to see what many people do and then adapt the right way for you.

Happy Knitting (or Crocheting)
For patterns (knitting and crocheting) see the links below.

Thanks!
Heather

http://crochetpatterns09.blogspot.com/ 
http://knitting2008.blogspot.com

Vide: How to hold the yarn while Knitting

How to Hold the Yarn while Knitting

There are many ways to hold yarn while you're knitting. I knit this way because the first way I knitting gave me Carpal Tunnel. Knitting this way put that to an end because you are moving you entire arm. You're not just using 1 finger to move the yarn. That is what gave me carpal tunnel.

Give it a try if you want.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLdbwc4cdHg

You can click on the photo or link under it to view the video. Come back for more videos.

Thanks so stopping by today!!

Heather