Dainty Butterfly Cable Free Knitting Stitch – This stitch is all about contrast. Smooth knit ground. Sharp, compact cables that shift direction in a steady cadence and give the effect of looking like little butterflies. The structure feels intentional, almost engineered, while the background stays calm and clean. It works beautifully for sweater panels, blankets, and bold accessories where cables should stand out without overwhelming the fabric.

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Abbreviations

• patt – Pattern
• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• LC – Left Cross (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in front, knit 1, then knit 1 from cable needle)
• RC – Right Cross (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit 1, then knit 1 from cable needle)
• RS – Right Side
• WS – Wrong Side
• rep – Repeat
• sts – Stitches

Cast On:

Multiple of 8 stitches

Knitting Stitch Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 5: *1/1 LC, 1/1 RC, k4; rep from * to end.
Row 7: *1/1 RC, 1/1 LC, k4; гер from * to end.
Row 9: Knit.
Row 11: Knit.
Row 13: *K4, 1/1 LC, 1/1 RC; rep from * to end.
Row 15: *K4, 1/1 RC, 1/1 LC; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-16 for patt.