If you loved the look of the original Spine Stitch but prefer working on circular needles, this pattern is for you. While the flat version relies on a purl row for the ‘wrong side,’ knitting in the round changes the rhythm slightly. In this tutorial, I’ll break down the stitch pattern for seamless projects, including a refresher on how to work those C2B and C2F crosses without a cable needle to keep your knitting moving fast.
Do you like this stitch? If so, you might also enjoy the Spine Stitch Coffee Cup Sleeve or the Spine Rib Cowl.
Pattern
Skill: intermediate
Multiple of 4 sts
Round 1:Â *C2B, C2F; rep from * to end of row.
Round 2:Â knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-2.
Learn how to knit C2B and C2F without a cable needle. This technique is a lot faster than the traditional method.
Knitting Abbreviations
C2B (Cross 2 Back): Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next st from left-hand needle, then knit st from cable needle.
C2F (Cross 2 Front): Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next st from left-hand needle, then knit st from cable needle.
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