Cable 4 Front: Classic 2/2 Cross - Drop Method

Learn the Drop Method for Cable 4 Front

The drop method offers a fast method to cross two stitches over two stitches to the left without using a cable needle.

In the photos and instructions below, you’ll see exactly how to drop the stitches and pick them up again in the new order.

Technique Info: Cable 4 Front

Field	Details
Abbreviations	C4F, 2/2 LC
Category	Cables
Group	4-stitch Cables
Direction	Left
Partner	C4B

Cable 4 Front: Classic 2 over 2 Cross to the Left

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Transfer 4 stitches

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

Step 2: Work 3rd, 4th stitches on RH Needle

Insert the left-hand needle into the front of the third and fourth stitches on the right-hand needle from left to right.

Step 3: Drop stitches

Drop the four stitches off the right-hand needle.

Step 4: Pick up stitches

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

Step 5: Slip stitches back

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

Step 6: Knit the 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. Work the next three stitches in the same way.