1/1 LPC | Left Purl Cross - So Quick, So Easy!

Technique Info

Abbreviation	1/1 LPC
Meaning	1 Over 1 Left Purl Cross
Type	2-stitch Cables
Lean	Left
Partner	1/1 RPC

Step-by-step Instructions

Learn a quick and simple way to work the 1/1 Left Purl Cross (1/1 LPC) without a cable needle.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to reoder just two stitches and finish with purl 1, knit 1.

Step 1: Transfer 2 stitches

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: Purl one stitch

With the yarn in front. Insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the 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.

Step 7: Knit one stitch

With the yarn in back. Insert the right-hand needle knitwise into the 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.

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