3/3LPC | Knits Over Purls – Left Cross, No Cable Needle

Technique Info

Abbreviation	3/3 LPC
Meaning	3/3 Left Purl Cross
Type	6-stitch Cables
Lean	Left
Partner	3/3 RPC

Step-by-step Instructions

The 3/3 Left Purl Cross creates a bold left-leaning cable where three knit stitches cross over three purl stitches. Though it may look complex, you can work it confidently without a cable needle by carefully rearranging the stitches before working them in order.

We break down this technique into 7 clear steps — each supported by close-up photos — so you can follow along with ease and understand exactly how it works.

Step 1

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

Step 2

Insert the left-hand needle into the front of the 4th, 5th, and 6th stitches on the right-hand needle from left to right.

Step 3

Drop the six stitches off the right-hand needle.

Step 4

Insert the right-hand needle purlwise back into the three loose stitches to pick them up.

Step 5

Insert the left-hand needle into the three stitches on the right-hand needle from left to right, then slip them back onto the left-hand needle.

Step 6

Hold the yarn in front, insert the right-hand needle purlwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle, wrap the yarn counter clockwise around the right-hand needle, pull a new stitch through, then drop the old stitch off the left-hand needle. Repeat for the next two stitches.

Step 7

Hold the yarn in back, insert the right-hand needle knitwise into the first stitch on the left-hand needle, wrap the yarn counter clockwise around the right-hand needle, pull a new stitch through, then drop the old stitch off the left-hand needle. Repeat for the next two stitches.

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