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RIFT

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by Emily Greene Rift is a modern, cabled cowl knitted in the round. Rift’s deeply furrowed, geometric cable motif is inspired by the dramatic landscapes shaped by tectonic movement within the earth’s crust. This design is well suited to any solid colour of yarn, but works especially well in light colours and rich, saturated hues. This cowl is sized to be worn wrapped twice around the neck.

Pattern version 2 | September 2018

PATTERN INFORMATION Yarn

575 yards [526 meters] of aran or heavy worsted-weight wool yarn Sample shown in Swans Island All-American Worsted (75% Rambouillet wool, 25% alpaca) in color ‘Granite‘

Gauge

25.5 stitches x 33.5 rows = 4” [10 cm] square in charted cable pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric) One 48” [120 cm] circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge Recommended size: US 5 / 3.75 mm

Abbreviations BOR k k2tog p pm Rnd sl sm st(s) wyif wyib YO

beginning of row/round knit knit two stitches together (1 stitch decreased, leans right) purl place marker round slip; all stitches are slipped purlwise unless otherwise noted slip marker stitch(es) with yarn in front with yarn in back yarn over: bring working yarn to front, then over top of right needle from front to back, leaving working yarn at back (1 stitch increased) 1/1 LC (one-over-one left cross): slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in front, knit one stitch from left needle, knit one stitch from cable needle 1/1 RC (one-over-one right cross): slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from left needle, knit one stitch from cable needle 1/1 LPC (one-over-one left purl cross): slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in front, purl one stitch from left needle, knit one stitch from cable needle 1/1 RPC (one-over-one right purl cross): slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from left needle, purl one stitch from cable needle

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Size B (for Tubular Cast-On and Bind-Off) One 48” [120 cm] circular needle, one size smaller than Size A Recommended size: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Finished Dimensions

Finished cowl measures 55 3/4” [141.5 cm] circumference by 8 1/4” [21 cm] high after blocking

Notions & Tools • Stitch markers • Smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on • Yarn needle for weaving in ends Special Techniques

Tubular Cast On (optional) Tubular Bind-Off (optional) Cabling without the use of a Cable Needle (optional) Instructions for all Special Techniques can be found on pages 8-9.

Notes • Cowl is knit in one piece, in the round. • Read all chart rows from right to left. • Slip markers as they are encountered unless otherwise noted. Stitch patterns

1x1 Ribbing (multiple of 2 stitches; 1-row repeat), worked in the round Round 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end. Repeat Round 1 for pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS Cast On

Note: If you wish to omit the tubular cast-on, cast on 352 stitches in your working yarn using your preferred cast-on method and Size B needle (suggested size US 4 / 3.5 mm), place marker for BOR and join for working in the round, then work three rounds of 1x1 Ribbing before proceeding to instructions for Ribbing. Work through Round 5 as described in Tubular Cast-On instructions in SPECIAL TECHNIQUES. You now have 352 stitches on your needle.

Work Ribbing

Switch to Size A needle (suggested size US 5 / 3.75 mm). Work 2 rounds in 1x1 Ribbing (see Stitch Patterns).

Establish Main Pattern

Note: See pages 6-7 for written row-by-row instructions. Round 1: *[K1,are p1]viewing four times,ak1,preview pm, work version Round 1 of Chart A You over next 35 sts, pm, [k1, p1] four times, k1, pm, work Round 1 of this pattern. of Chart B over next 35 sts, pm; repeat from * to end of round. Round 2: *[K1, p1] four times, k1, sm, work Round 2 of Chart Please full A to marker, sm, purchase [k1, p1] fourthe times, k1,version sm, work in Round 2 of order to view this content. Chart B to marker, sm; repeat from * to end of round. Continue working in pattern as established through end of charts.

Work Ribbing

Note: Remove all markers except BOR marker as they are encountered during the next round. Work 2 rounds in 1x1 Ribbing. Switch to Size B needle.

Bind Off

Note: For best results, work the next four tubular rounds as instructed below, followed by a tubular bind-off. If you wish to omit the tubular bind-off, work three rounds of 1x1 Ribbing, then bind off all stitches loosely in pattern. Round 1 (Tubular Knit Round): *K1, sl1 wyif; repeat from * to end of round. Round 2 (Tubular Purl Round): *Sl1 wyib, p1; repeat from * to end of round. Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 once more. Bind off all stitches using the tubular bind-off method (see SPECIAL TECHNIQUES).

Finishing

Weave in all ends neatly on WS of fabric. Gently wet block cowl to schematic measurements. photos ÂŠ Laine Magazine

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CHART AA CHART CHART A CHART A

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15 Purl 10 10 5 5 15 Knit 1/1 15 LC 10 5 Purl 1/1 RC 1/1 LC 1/1 LPC LPC 1/1 1/1 RC (one-over-one left purl cross): slip one stitch to cable 1/1 RPCneedle and hold in front, purl one stitch from 1/1needle, LPC knit one stitch from cable needle left

1/1 LC 1/1 leftare cross): slip onea stitch to version of this pattern. PurlLC (one-over-one You viewing preview RPC(one-over-one right purl cross): slip one stitch 1/1 RPC cable needle and hold in front, knit one stitch from 1/1 RC 1/1 RC to cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from 1/1needle, LC left knit one stitch from cable needle left needle, purl one stitch from cable needle Please purchase the full version in order to view this content. 1/1 LPC 1/1 1/1 LPC RC 1/1 RC (one-over-one right cross): slip one stitch to 1/1 RPC 1/1 cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from left 1/1 RPC LPC needle, knit one stitch from cable needle 1/1 RPC RIFT | All images, text & illustration ÂŠ Emily Greene 2018

CHART BA CHART CHART A CHART B

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Purl Knitpurl Purl Knit 1/1 LC (one-over-one left cross): slip one stitch to RPC 1/1Purl RC 1/1 RPCYou are viewing a preview version this pattern. right purl cross): slip one stitch 1/1of RPC (one-over-one cable needle and hold in front, knit one stitch from 1/1 RC to cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from 1/1needle, LC knit one 1/1left LC 1/1stitch LPC from cable needle left needle, purl onecontent. stitch from cable needle Please purchase the full version in order to view this 1/1 1/1 LPC RC 1/1 RC (one-over-one right cross): slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit one stitch from left 1/1 1/1 RPC LPC needle, knit one stitch from cable needle 1/1 RPC

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ROW-BY ROW INSTRUCTIONS Chart A

Note: These instructions are written for the 35 sts worked in this chart; for the remainder of the round, refer to main pattern instructions. Rnd 1: P1, [1/1 LPC] eleven times, [k1, p1] six times. Rnd 2: P1, [p1, k1] eleven times, [k1, p1] six times. Rnd 3: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] ten times, 1/1 RPC, [p1, k1] five times, p1. Rnd 4: [P1, k1] eleven times, k1, p2, [k1, p1] five times. Rnd 5: P1, [1/1 LPC] ten times, [1/1 RPC, p1] twice, [k1, p1] four times. Rnd 6: P1, [p1, k1] ten times, [k1, p2] twice, [k1, p1] four times. Rnd 7: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] nine times, [1/1 RPC, p1] three times, [k1, p1] three times. Rnd 8: [P1, k1] ten times, [k1, p2] three times, [k1, p1] three times. Rnd 9: P1, [1/1 LPC] nine times, [1/1 RPC, p1] four times, [k1, p1] twice. Rnd 10: P1, [p1, k1] nine times, [k1, p2] four times, [k1, p1] twice. Rnd 11: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] eight times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, k1, p1. Rnd 12: [P1, k1] nine times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, p1. Rnd 13: P1, [1/1 LPC] eight times, [1/1 RPC, p1] six times. Rnd 14: P1, [p1, k1] eight times, [k1, p2] six times. Rnd 15: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] seven times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, Youp2.are viewing a preview version of this 1/1 RC, Rnd 16: [P1, k1] eight times, [k1, p2] five times, k2, p2. pattern. Rnd 17: P1, [1/1 LPC] seven times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1Please RC, 1/1 LPC, p1. purchase the full version in order to Rnd 18: P1, [p1, k1] seven times, [k1, p2] five times, k2, p1, k1, p1. view this content. Rnd 19: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] six times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, 1/1 LPC, p2. Rnd 20: [P1, k1] seven times, [k1, p2] five times, k2, p1, k1, p2. Rnd 21: P1, [1/1 LPC] six times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] twice, p1. Rnd 22: P1, [p1, k1] six times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] three times. Rnd 23: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] twice, p2. Rnd 24: [P1, k1] six times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] three times, p1. Rnd 25: P1, [1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] three times, p1. Rnd 26: P1, [p1, k1] five times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] four times. Rnd 27: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] four times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] three times, p2. Rnd 28: [P1, k1] five times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] four times, p1. Rnd 29: P1, [1/1 LPC] four times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] four times, p1. Rnd 30: P1, [p1, k1] four times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] five times. Rnd 31: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC] three times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] four times, p2. Rnd 32: [P1, k1] four times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] five times, p1.

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Rnd 33: P1, [1/1 LPC] three times, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] five times, p1. Rnd 34: P1, [p1, k1] three times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] six times. Rnd 35: P1, k1, [1/1 LPC twice], [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] five times, p2. Rnd 36: [P1, k1] three times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] six times, p1. Rnd 37: P1, [1/1 LPC] twice, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] six times, p1. Rnd 38: P1, [p1, k1] twice, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] seven times. Rnd 39: P1, k1, 1/1 LPC, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] six times, p2. Rnd 40: [P1, k1] twice, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] seven times, p1. Rnd 41: P1, 1/1 LPC, [1/1 RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] seven times, p1. Rnd 42: P2, k1, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] eight times. are[1/1 viewing a preview version thisLPC] Rnd You 43: P2, RPC, p1] five times, 1/1 RC,of[1/1 seven times, p2. pattern. Rnd 44: [P2, k1] six times, [k1, p1] eight times, p1. RndPlease 45: P1,purchase [1/1 RPC, the p1] five 1/1inRC, [1/1 to LPC] full times, version order eight times, p1. view this content. Rnd 46: P1, [k1, p2] five times, k1, [k1, p1] nine times. Rnd 47: P1, k1, p1, [1/1 RPC, p1] four times, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] eight times, p2. Rnd 48: [P1, k1] twice, [p2, k1] four times, [k1, p1] nine times, p1. Rnd 49: [P1, k1] twice, [p1, 1/1 RPC] three times, p1, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] nine times, p1. Rnd 50: [P1, k1] three times, [p2, k1] three times, [k1, p1] ten times. Rnd 51: [P1, k1] three times, [p1, 1/1 RPC] twice, p1, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] nine times, p2. Rnd 52: [P1, k1] four times, [p2, k1] twice, [k1, p1] ten times, p1. Rnd 53: [P1, k1] four times, p1, 1/1 RPC, p1, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] ten times, p1. Rnd 54: [P1, k1] five times, p2, k1, [k1, p1] eleven times. Rnd 55: [P1, k1] five times, p1, 1/1 RC, [1/1 LPC] ten times, p2. Rnd 56: [P1, k1] six times, [k1, p1] eleven times, p1. Rnd 57: [P1, k1] six times, [1/1 LPC] eleven times, p1.

ROW-BY ROW INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Chart B

Note: These instructions are written for the 35 sts worked in this chart; for the remainder of the round, refer to main pattern instructions. Rnd 1: [P1, k1] six times, [1/1 RPC] eleven times, p1. Rnd 2: [P1, k1] six times, [k1, p1] eleven times, p1. Rnd 3: [P1, k1] five times, p1, 1/1 LPC, [1/1 RPC] ten times, k1, p1. Rnd 4: [P1, k1] five times, p2, k1, [k1, p1] eleven times. Rnd 5: [P1, k1] four times, [p1, 1/1 LPC] twice, [1/1 RPC] ten times, p1. Rnd 6: [P1, k1] four times, [p2, k1] twice, [k1, p1] ten times, p1. Rnd 7: [P1, k1] three times, [p1, 1/1 LPC] three times, [1/1 RPC] nine times, k1, p1. Rnd 8: [P1, k1] three times, [p2, k1] three times, [k1, p1] ten times. Rnd 9: [P1, k1] twice, [p1, 1/1 LPC] four times, [1/1 RPC] nine times, p1. Rnd 10: [P1, k1] twice, [p2, k1] four times, [k1, p1] nine times, p1. Rnd 11: P1, k1, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] eight times, k1, p1. Rnd 12: P1, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] nine times. Rnd 13: [P1, 1/1 LPC] six times, [1/1 RPC] eight times, p1. RndYou 14: [P2, six times,a[k1, p1] eight version times, p1. of this arek1]viewing preview Rnd 15: P2, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] pattern. seven times, k1, p1. Rnd 16: P2, k2, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] eight times. Please full1/1 version order Rnd 17: P1,purchase 1/1 RPC, 1/1the LC, [p1, LPC] fivein times, [1/1to RPC] view this content. seven times, p1. Rnd 18: [P1, k1] twice, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] seven times, p1. Rnd 19: P2, 1/1 RPC, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] six times, k1, p1. Rnd 20: P2, k1, p1, k2, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] seven times. Rnd 21: P1, [1/1 RPC] twice, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] six times, p1. Rnd 22: [P1, k1] three times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] six times, p1. Rnd 23: P2, [1/1 RPC] twice, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] five times, k1, p1. Rnd 24: P1, [p1, k1] three times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] six times. Rnd 25: P1, [1/1 RPC] three times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] five times, p1. Rnd 26: [P1, k1] four times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] five times, p1. Rnd 27: P2, [1/1 RPC] three times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] four times, k1, p1. Rnd 28: P1, [p1, k1] four times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] five times. Rnd 29: P1, [1/1 RPC] four times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] four times, p1. Rnd 30: [P1, k1] five times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] four times, p1. Rnd 31: P2, [1/1 RPC] four times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] three times, k1, p1.

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Rnd 32: P1, [p1, k1] five times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] four times. Rnd 33: P1, [1/1 RPC] five times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] three times, p1. Rnd 34: [P1, k1] six times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] three times, p1. Rnd 35: P2, [1/1 RPC] five times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] twice, k1, p1. Rnd 36: P1, [p1, k1] six times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] three times. Rnd 37: P1, [1/1 RPC] six times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, [1/1 RPC] twice, p1. Rnd 38: [P1, k1] seven times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] twice, p1. Rnd 39: P2, [1/1 RPC] six times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, 1/1 RPC, k1, p1. Rnd 40: P1, [p1, k1] seven times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, [k1, p1] twice. RndYou 41: P1, RPC] seven times, 1/1 LC, [p1, are[1/1 viewing a preview version of 1/1 thisLPC] five times, 1/1 RPC, p1. pattern. Rnd 42: [P1, k1] eight times, k1, [p2, k1] five times, k1, p2. Rnd 43: P2, [1/1 RPC] seven times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] purchase the full version in order to fivePlease times, p2. this content. Rnd 44: P1, [p1, k1]view eight times, [k1, p2] six times. Rnd 45: P1, [1/1 RPC] eight times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] five times, p1. Rnd 46: [P1, k1] nine times, [k1, p2] five times, k1, p1. Rnd 47: P2, [1/1 RPC] eight times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] four times, p1, k1, p1. Rnd 48: P1, [p1, k1] nine times, [k1, p2] four times, [k1, p1] twice. Rnd 49: P1, [1/1 RPC] nine times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] three times, [p1, k1] twice, p1. Rnd 50: [P1, k1] ten times, [k1, p2] three times, [k1, p1] three times. Rnd 51: P2, [1/1 RPC] nine times, 1/1 LC, [p1, 1/1 LPC] twice, [p1, k1] three times, p1. Rnd 52: P1, [p1, k1] ten times, [k1, p2] twice, [k1, p1] four times. Rnd 53: P1, [1/1 RPC] ten times, 1/1 LC, p1, 1/1 LPC, [p1, k1] four times, p1. Rnd 54: [P1, k1] eleven times, k1, p2, [k1, p1] five times. Rnd 55: P2, [1/1 RPC] ten times, 1/1 LC, [p1, k1] five times, p1. Rnd 56: P1, [p1, k1] eleven times, [k1, p1] six times. Rnd 57: P1, [1/1 RPC] eleven times, [k1, p1] six times.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Tubular Cast-On

The tubular cast-on is optional; however, I highly recommend trying this technique, as it yields an exquisitely plump, stretchy edge that transitions flawlessly into the ribbing and cable motifs of the rest of the cowl. Using waste yarn and Size B needle (suggested size US 4 / 3.5 mm), loosely cast on 177 stitches using any cast-on method. Switch to your working yarn for all subsequent instructions. Set-Up Row (Increase row): *K1, YO; repeat from * to last st, k1. [353 sts] Rearrange stitches as needed to join for working in the round, taking care not to twist your row of stitches. Join by slipping the last stitch worked in the Set-Up Row from your right needle to the left (purlwise), then place a stitch marker on your right needle to designate the beginning of the round. Round 1 (Tubular knit round): K2tog, *sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * to last st, sl 1 wyif. [352 sts] Round 2 (Tubular purl round): *Sl 1 wyib, p1; rep from * to end. Round 3 (Tubular knit round): *K1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end. Round 4 (Tubular purl round): *Sl 1 wyib, p1; rep from * to end. Round 5 (True ribbing round): *K1, p1; rep from * to end. You have now completed the tubular cast-on and may remove the waste yarn used to cast on at any time by carefully snipping out or unravelling the cast-on. However, it is recommended that you work 1-2” of fabric before removing the waste yarn to ensure a stable, even edge for your ribbing.

Tubular Bind-Off

This optional technique uses Kitchener Stitch to create a plump, stretchy bind-off that’s a perfect match to a tubular cast-on. This method does not require knit and purl stitches to be separated onto two needles before beginning the bind-off; all steps below are worked into stitches as they appear on your needle after working the final ribbing section. Break yarn, leaving a tail roughly four times as long as the edge to be bound off. Thread tail onto yarn needle, and work bind off as follows: 1. Insert yarn needle into first (knit) stitch on L needle purlwise, and draw tail through gently, leaving stitch on L needle. 2. Bring yarn needle around to back of work (under tip of L needle). Insert yarn needle in between first and second stitches on L needle from the back, and draw tail through gently to front of work. Insert yarn needle into second (purl) stitch on the L needle knitwise, draw tail through gently to back of work. 3. Insert yarn needle into first (knit) stitch on L needle knitwise, and draw tail through gently, slipping stitch off of L needle tip. 4. Bring yarn needle to front of work. Insert yarn needle into second (knit) stitch on L needle purlwise, and draw tail through gently, leaving stitch on L needle. 5. Insert yarn needle into first (purl) stitch on L needle purlwise, and draw tail through gently, slipping stitch off of L needle tip. 6. Bring yarn needle around to back of work (under tip of L needle). Insert yarn needle in between first and second stitches on L needle from the back, and draw tail through gently to front of work. Insert yarn needle into second (purl) stitch on the L needle knitwise, draw tail through gently to back of work. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 until only two stitches remain on L needle. 8. Repeat step 3. 9. Repeat step 5.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES (continued) Cabling without the use of a Cable Needle

This technique is optional, but can make knitting cabled fabrics immensely faster and more enjoyable. As a fringe benefit, you’ll never need to stop knitting because of a misplaced cable needle again! The following instructions are written for the four cable types included in this pattern; once you’ve gotten accustomed to the basic principles, this technique can be adapted to work almost any size or kind of cable.

To work a 1/1 RC cable: The typical instructions for this cable are: slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit next stitch, knit one stitch from cable needle. To work this cable without a cable needle, you will rearrange the next two stitches on the left needle, bringing the second stitch forward in front of the first, by following the instructions below: Steps 1-3: Work as instructed for 1/1 RPC cable. 4. K2.

To work a 1/1 RPC cable: The typical instructions for this cable are: slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit next stitch, purl one stitch from cable needle. To work this cable without a cable needle, you will rearrange the next two stitches on the left needle, bringing the second stitch forward in front of the first, by following the instructions below:

To work a 1/1 LC cable: The typical instructions for this cable are: slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in front, knit next stitch, knit one stitch from cable needle. To work this cable without a cable needle, you will rearrange the next two stitches on the left needle, bringing the second stitch forward in back of the first, by following the instructions below:

1. With your right needle, reach across the front of the next stitch on your left needle (subsequently referred to as ‘Stitch A’), and insert your right needle tip into the second stitch on the left needle (subsequently referred to as ‘Stitch B’) purlwise. 2. With your right hand, pinch your knitting just below the first two stitches on your left needle. Carefully slip both stitches off the left needle, keeping them pinched with your right hand. Stitch B should now be on your right needle, and Stitch A should be sitting open behind the right needle. 3. Insert your left needle tip into the open Stitch A, moving this stitch back onto the left needle. Slip Stitch B back from your right needle to your left needle. You have now successfully rearranged Stitches A & B. 4. K1, p1.

Steps 1-3: Work as instructed for 1/1 LPC cable. 4. K2.

To work a 1/1 LPC cable: The typical instructions for this cable are: slip one stitch to cable needle and hold in front, purl next stitch, knit one stitch from cable needle. To work this cable without a cable needle, you will rearrange the next two stitches on the left needle, bringing the second stitch forward in back of the first, by following the instructions below: 1. With your right needle, reach around the back of the next stitch on your left needle (subsequently referred to as ‘Stitch A’), and insert your right needle tip into the second stitch on the left needle (subsequently referred to as ‘Stitch B’) purlwise. 2. With your right hand, pinch your knitting just below the first two stitches on your left needle. Carefully slip both stitches off the left needle, keeping them pinched with your right hand. Stitch B should now be on your right needle, and Stitch A should be sitting open in front of the right needle. 3. Insert your left needle tip into the open Stitch A, moving this stitch back onto the left needle. Slip Stitch B back from your right needle to your left needle. You have now successfully rearranged Stitches A & B. 4. P1, k1.

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