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A basic rib construction that involves a variation fashion stitch that creates the appearance of a heavy cord in a twisted, raised rope stripe pattern, running in the wales (lengthwise) direction of the knitted fabric. The cable stitch is used mostly in sweaters and sports hosiery/socks.

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