

Gaugeġ3 stitches x 12 rows equals 4″ square in stitch patternĬabling will “scrunch up” the project across the width. To change the size of your project, your initial chain should be a multiple of 8, plus 11. When pulling up loops (part A) of row, always skip the first stitch of the row.

However, there are some stitch patterns that require a cable to lean in a certain direction to make it work. It’s just the nature of cables.įor a project like this, you can either choose to follow the instructions or you can choose to swap them. For instance, placing the stitch holder in the back will actually produce a left-leaning cable. Notesįor left-handers, the instructions for the cable lean are mirrored for you.

Left-Leaning Cable (llc): On closing, extend first loop (working loop) and remove from hook, with non-hook hand, pinch next four stitches and remove from hook, place cable holder through two stitches closest to hook, move cable holder to front of work, place remaining two stitches back on hook, place stitches on cable holder back on hook (stitches are now crossed), place working loop back on hook and tighten as necessary, 2 times, chain one, 2 times. Right-Leaning Cable (rlc): On closing, extend first loop (working loop) and remove from hook, with non-hook hand, pinch next four stitches and remove from hook, place cable holder through two stitches closest to hook, move cable holder to back of work, place remaining two stitches back on hook, place stitches on cable holder back on hook (stitches are now crossed), place working loop back on hook and tighten as necessary, 2 times, chain one, 2 times. Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks): insert hook from front to back, between front and back vertical bars of same stitch, yarn over, pull loop through. Tunisian Back Post Stitch (tbps): insert hook from back to front of indicated stitch, work hook wrapping around front of both vertical bars of stitch, yarn over, pull loop through. Tunisian Front Post Stitch (tfps): insert hook from front to back of indicated stitch, with hook wrapping around the back of both vertical bars of stitch, yarn over, pull loop through. Left-Handed Series (3 videos) here Special Stitches Links to right- and left-handed videos are available on my YouTube channel. Tunisian Crochet Hook Suggested Size: L/11/8mm.Red Heart “With Love” 100% acrylic/7 oz/370 yds: 3 skeins Lilac.
