2/2 LPC | Left Cross: 7 Steps – No Cable Needle

Learn how to work the 2/2 Left Purl Cross in 7 clear steps—without using a cable needle. Each step is supported by detailed photos to help you follow along easily.

This technique involves dropping stitches off the needle and rearranging them before working two purls and two knits, creating a left-leaning cross.

Technique Info: 2 Over 2 Left Purl Cross

Field	Details
Abbreviation	2/2LPC
Category	Cables
Group	4-stitch Cables
Direction	Left
Partner	2/2RPC

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Transfer 4 stitches

Insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the four stitches on the left-hand needle, and slip them onto the right-hand needle.

Step 2: Work 3rd, 4th stitches on RH Needle

Insert the left-hand needle into the front of the third and fourth stitches on the right-hand needle from left to right.

Step 3: Drop stitches

Drop the four stitches off the right-hand needle.

Step 4: Work loose stitches

Insert the right-hand needle back into two loose stitches.

Step 5: Rearrange stitches

Insert the left-hand needle into the two stitches on the right-hand needle from left to right and slip them back onto the left-hand needle.

Step 6: Purl two stitches

With the yarn in front. Insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle, wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the right-hand needle, and pull it through to create a new stitch. Slip the old stitch off the left-hand needle. Repeat the same process for the next stitch.

Step 7: Knit two stitches

With the yarn in back. Insert the right-hand needle knitwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle, wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the right-hand needle, and pull it through to create a new stitch. Slip the old stitch off the left-hand needle. Repeat the same process for the next stitch.