Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a pleasing method of creating a traveling column of stitches on both faces of a double knit fabric. In essence it 1 x 1 cross of two Near layer stitches , then two Far layer stitches.
It is best handled in steps (each pair here consists of Near layer knit stitch and it's partner is a Far layer purl):
1) Rearrange the next four stitches, so that the two Near layer knits are side by side and the two Far layer purls are side by side.
2) Rearrange the two Near layer stitches as a right or left cable cross. Knits are still side by side.
Rearrange the two Far layer purls as a right or left cross. Take a look to see which stitch should be visible. Purls are still side by side.
3) Manipulate the stitches back into the correct k/p double knit format.
Work the stitches as usual in the matching colours.
This is a pleasing method of creating a traveling column of stitches on both faces of a double knit fabric. In essence it 1 x 1 cross of two Near layer stitches , then two Far layer stitches.
It is best handled in steps (each pair here consists of Near layer knit stitch and it's partner is a Far layer purl):
1) Rearrange the next four stitches, so that the two Near layer knits are side by side and the two Far layer purls are side by side.
2) Rearrange the two Near layer stitches as a right or left cable cross. Knits are still side by side.
Rearrange the two Far layer purls as a right or left cross. Take a look to see which stitch should be visible. Purls are still side by side.
3) Manipulate the stitches back into the correct k/p double knit format.
Work the stitches as usual in the matching colours.
