Learn how to work the 1/1 Left Cross WITHOUT a cable needle..
This method does not require dropping any stitches, so you can avoid the risk of losing them. Instead, it uses a simple Reorder to change the position of the two stitches, making the twist both safe and efficient.
Clear step-by-step instructions and photos will guide you through the process with ease.
Technique Info: 1 Over 1 Left Cross
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Abbreviations | 1/1 LC, C2F |
| Category | Cables |
| Group | Methods for 2-stitch Cables |
| Direction | Left |
| Partner | 1/1 RC |
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Slip 1 knitwise
Hold the yarn in back, insert the right-hand needle knitwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle, then slip it onto the right-hand needle.
Step 2: Slip 1 knitwise
Repeat the same step with the second stitch.
Step 3: Reoder 2 stitches
Insert the left-hand needle into the front of the two slipped stitches on the right-hand needle from right to left, then slip all stitches onto the left-hand needle at once.
Step 4: 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.
Step-by step Photos
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