Learn the Difference Between a Cable and Braid Cable

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  Learn basic knit and purl stitches
  
  Knit the basic cable stitch by crossing one knit stitch over another, every knit row (following the pattern instructions). The stitches crossing the back are held by slipping them onto the third needle (the holding needle) to be knitted on the next ''knit'' stitch, causing a twist in the stitch (the cable).
  
  
• 2
  The third needle can be curved or straight.
  
  Knit the ''braid cable'' in a similar manner, except this time crossing one ''knit'' stitch over a ''purl'' stitch (following the pattern instructions). Once again, the stitches crossing the back will be slipped onto a smaller, two-pointed cable needle (a third needle) while the regular needles continue to knit to the end of the row.
  
  
• 3). Know that ''braid cables'' create'' braid patterns'' when you knit them on every other row (the purl row). Carefully count and follow the knitting instructions to see how many crossing patterns are needed for the specific pattern. As you continue, note that the number of cables will increase as the amount of crossing patterns (knit stitches crossing over purl stitches) increases. Cables, as seen in the photo, make braid patterns.
  
  
• 4). Knit the braid cable in various patterns, Patterns may call for anywhere from a one-cable braid up to a six-cable braid. They all have vastly different looks and varying levels of difficulty.