Cable 2 Front: Drop Stitch Method

Technique Info

Abbreviations	C2F, 1/1 LC
Meaning	Cable 2 Front
Type	2-stitch Cables
Lean	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.

Step-By-Step Photos

Step 1

1.1

Yarn in back

1.2

Insert RH needle purlwise into 2 sts on LH needle

1.3

Slip stitches to RH needle

Result

Step 2

Insert LH needle into 2nd st from left to right to prepare for reorder — front only

Step 3

Drop 2 sts off RH needle — 1 stays on LH needle, 1 becomes loose

Step 4

4.1

Insert RH needle purlwise to pick up the loose st

4.2

Stitches are crossed and ready to work in new order

Step 5

Insert LH needle into st on RH needle from left to right and slip it back — keep orientation

Step 6

Knit 2 stitches normally - Done!

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