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

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.

Technique Info: 3 Over 3 Left Purl Cross

Field	Details
Abbreviation	3/3 LPC
Category	Cables
Group	6-stitch Cables
Direction	Left
Partner	3/3 RPC

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Transfer 6 stitches

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

Step 2: Work 4th-6th stitches on RH Needle

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 stitches

Drop the six stitches off the right-hand needle.

Step 4: Work loose stitches

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

Step 5: Rearrange stitches

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

Step 6: Purl three 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 two stitches to complete three purl stitches.

Step 7: Knit three 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 two stitches to complete three knit stitches.