Double Zig Zag Cable Free Knitting Stitch.
Get ready to add a dynamic and eye-catching texture to your next knitting project with the Double Zig Zag Cable stitch! This pattern isn’t just about cables; it’s about movement, rhythm, and a captivating interplay of stitches that creates a truly unique fabric.
At its heart, this stitch features two distinct, bold cable panels that don’t run in straight lines, but instead execute a mesmerizing zig-zag dance across the fabric. These cables are expertly crafted to weave back and forth, creating a continuous, unbroken path that draws the eye. The intricate twists and turns give the appearance of an energetic, undulating river of stitches, perfectly encased within the surrounding fabric.
The beauty of the Double Zig Zag Cable lies in its ability to create a deep, textured relief. Each crossing of the cable pops out from the background, adding a fantastic dimensionality that makes the knit fabric feel rich and substantial. The spaces between the “zig-zags” often incorporate contrasting stitches, like purl stitches, which help to frame the cables and make their intricate paths even more pronounced.
This particular cable pattern, as seen in the forest green yarn, offers a rustic yet sophisticated appeal, reminiscent of winding forest paths or ancient Celtic knotwork. It would be absolutely stunning in a cozy sweater, a robust blanket, or even as a focal panel on a scarf or bag. It’s a stitch that promises a rewarding knitting experience and a finished piece brimming with character.
Panel of 20 Stitches
NOTES:
- Back Cross (BC): Slip 1 stitch to double-pointed needle (dpn) and hold in back, knit 2, then purl 1 from dpn.
- Front Cross (FC): Slip 2 stitches to dpn and hold in front, purl 1, then knit 2 from dpn.
Pattern Rows:
Row 1 (Wrong side): Knit 3, purl 2, knit 3, purl 4, knit 3, purl 2, knit 3.
Row 2 (Right side): Purl 2, (Back Cross, purl 2) twice, (Front Cross, purl 2) twice.
Row 3 and all subsequent wrong-side rows: Knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches as they appear.
Row 4 (Right side): Purl 1, (Back Cross, purl 2) twice, Front Cross, purl 2, Front Cross, purl 1.
Row 6 (Right side): (Back Cross, purl 2) twice, (purl 2, Front Cross) twice.
Row 8 (Right side): (Front Cross, purl 2) twice, (purl 2, Back Cross) twice.
Row 10 (Right side): Purl 1, (Front Cross, purl 2) twice, Back Cross, purl 2, Back Cross, purl 1.
Row 12 (Right side): (Purl 2, Front Cross) twice, (Back Cross, purl 2) twice.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for the desired length.
