Knit with Aabhar – Claw Stitch Pattern

Pattern Description

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Claw Stitch Knitting Pattern is a cable pattern that you can knit with or without cable needles. All you need to know is knit, purl, and how to make cable stitches.

It is knitted over 9 stitches and 4 rows. Just like the Small Double Cable and Staghorn Cable pattern, there are two variations – Upwards Claw and Downwards Claw. Other than the directional difference, the knitting of the two is similar, with only one difference in Row 3. And with this small change, you can completely change the direction of the claw.

Although it may look complicated, it is quite simple and creates a beautiful texture on the fabric. You can use it along the sleeves of a pullover, on the front of a jumper, and more. You need to remember to account for some shrinking of the fabric whenever you are knitting cables, as they will slightly reduce the width of the knitted fabric.

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Pattern Details

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Abbreviations

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This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations. 

CN	Cable needle
CO	Cast on
C4L	Cross 4 Left (sl 1 to CN, hold in front, k3, k1 from CN)
C4R	Cross 4 Right (sl 3 to CN, hold in back, k1, k3 from CN)
k	Knit
p	Purl
RS	Right side
WS	Wrong side

Making cable stitches without using a cable needle:

C4R (Cross 4 Right) –

1. Slip next 3 stitches off the left needle, hold them in back of work
2. Transfer next stitch from left needle to right needle
3. Pick up the 2 slipped stitches on the left needle
4. Transfer the stitch from right needle back to left needle
5. Knit all 4 stitches

C4L (Cross 4 Left) –

1. Slip next stitch off the left needle, hold it in front of work
2. Transfer next 3 stitches from left needle to right needle
3. Pick up the slipped stitch on left needle
4. Transfer the 3 stitches from right needle back to left needle
5. Knit all 4 stitches

Pattern Instructions

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CO a panel of 8 stitches.

Upwards Claw Stitch Pattern

Row 1:	(RS) – Knit.
Row 2:	Purl.
Row 3:	C4R, k1, C4L.
Row 4:	Purl.

Downwards Claw Stitch Pattern

Row 1:	(RS) – Knit.
Row 2:	Purl.
Row 3:	C4L, k1, C4R.
Row 4:	Purl.

Repeat this free knit pattern (4 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.

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Check out other easy-to-learn beginner-friendly ‘Cable‘ knitting patterns:

• Honeycomb Stitch Pattern
• Trellis Cable and Bobble Stitch Pattern
• Staghorn Cable Stitch Pattern
• 4-Stitch Cable Pattern