No Cross Diamond Knit Cable Pattern

The No Cross Diamond Knit Cable Pattern creates a beautiful diamond-shaped design using a combination of right- and left-crossing stitches. Worked over an 18-row pattern, this decorative knitting stitch features a geometric motif that adds lovely texture to knitted fabric.

The design uses two cable crossings, 2/1RP and 2/1LP, to shape the diamond. The combination of knit and purl stitches helps define the pattern and gives the diamond its distinctive appearance.

This knitting stitch pattern is excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant, courtesy of Storey Publishing. Below you’ll find the cable crossing instructions, a photograph of the finished stitch pattern, and a knitting chart.

No Cross Diamond Cable Knitting Pattern

Cable Pattern Details

• Technique: Cable knitting
• Design: Diamond-shaped cable motif
• Pattern length: 18 rows
• Cable crossings: 2/1RP and 2/1LP
• Pattern format: Cable crossing instructions, stitch photograph, and knitting chart
• Source: Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant

Cable Crossing Instructions

2/1RP (Right Purl Cross): Slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle and hold it in back of your work. Knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then purl 1 stitch from the cable needle.

2/1LP (Left Purl Cross): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold them in front of your work. Purl 1 stitch from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle.

These crossings move the stitches in opposite directions, helping create the diamond-shaped design.

No Cross Diamond Knitting Chart

The knitting chart illustrates the stitch arrangement and cable crossings used to create the 18-row diamond motif.

Please note: The original stitch-symbol key is not included with this chart excerpt. The cable crossing instructions above explain the 2/1RP and 2/1LP techniques, but additional chart symbols may require reference to the original book.

Pattern credit: Excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right © 2016 by Judith Durant. Photograph by Mars Vilaubi. Used with permission from Storey Publishing.

For corrections or questions about the original book pattern, contact Storey Publishing at corrections@storey.com or visit the publisher’s corrections page.

More Cable Knitting Patterns to Explore

The No Cross Diamond is one of four cable stitch patterns shared with permission from Storey Publishing. Explore the other designs for more cable knitting inspiration:

• 4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Knit Cable Pattern – A graceful, symmetrical cable featuring interwoven stitches.
• Standard Rope Cables Pattern – Learn the difference between classic left- and right-crossing rope cables.
• Loose 5-Rib Braid Cable Pattern – Explore a decorative braided cable featuring alternating stitch crossings.

Looking for a project that puts cable knitting to use? Try my Free Cable Knit Blanket Pattern – Cables and Columns for a cozy project featuring beautiful cable texture.

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