Yield: Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch
Printable Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit this beautiful Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch. This 4-Row Repeat design is diagonal and has a woven, braided look using cable stitches.
Learn how to knit this beautiful Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch. This 4-Row Repeat design is diagonal and has a woven, braided look using cable stitches.
Makes:
Diagonal Basket Weave Cable Stitch
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Active Time:
2 hours
Additional Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- This stitch pattern is a very tight weave, so it is recommended to use needles larger than your yarn gauge recommends.
- Knitting Needles - Larger than Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Cable Needle
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): K2, * 2/2RC *, K2
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3: * 2/2LC *
- Row 4: Purl All
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IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4 Stitches
- Round 1 (Right Side): * 2/2RC *
- Round 2: Knit All
- Round 3: Slip 2, * 2/2LC ; rep from * to last 2 sts, slip 2 sts from beginning of round onto the needle that has 2 sts left on it (so that now there are 4 sts on the left needle), 2/2LC
- Round 4: Knit All
Notes
Repeat Pattern between * *
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off.
Non-Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.
Very Tight Weave, try to knit loosely.
Tends to Curl Up.
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND ABBREVIATIONS
- SLIP KNOT
- BO = Bind Off
- CO = Cast On
- K = Knit
- P = Purl
- 2/2RC: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle. - 2/2LC: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front;
K2 from main needle;
K2 from cable needle.