Cable 2 Front: Drop Stitch Method

Learn how to work the Cable 2 Front WITHOUT a cable needle.

The drop stitch method makes the twist quicker and easier once you get used to it. Beginners may find the first attempts a little tricky, but the movements soon become natural.

This tutorial is shown in 6 steps, with both Step-by-step Instructions and Step-by-step Photos.

Technique Info: Cable 2 Front

Field	Details
Abbreviations	C2F, 1/1 LC
Category	Cables
Group	Methods for 2-stitch Cables
Direction	Left
Partner	C2B

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Transfer 2 stitches

Hold yarn in back, insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the two stitches on the left-hand needle, and slip them onto the right-hand needle.

Step 2: Work 2nd stitch on RH Needle

Insert the left-hand needle into the front of the second stitch on the right-hand needle from left to right.

Step 3: Drop stitches

Drop both stitches off the right-hand needle.

Step 4: Pick up loose stitch

Insert the right-hand needle purlwise back into the loose stitch to pick it up.

Step 5: Slip Stitch Back

Insert the left-hand needle into the stitch on the right-hand needle from left to right and slip it back onto the left-hand needle.

Step 6: 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.