1/2/1 Left Cross (1/2/1 LC) and its chart symbol
The steps for 1/2/1 LC in Left-handed knitting are: Slip one stitch to Cable Needle 1, and hold to the front of the work. Slip two stitches to Cable Needle 2, and hold to the front of the work. Knit one stitch from the left needle, Knit two stitches from Cable Needle 2, then knit one stitch from Cable Needle 1.
Watch to Learn
Watch the video to learn how to knit 1/2/1 Left Cross (1/2/1 LC) in English and Continental style.
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Left-handed 1/2/1 Left Cross (1/2/1 LC)
1/2/1 LC leans to the Left, so in order to keep the leaning direction unchanged, its left-handed version is actually worked like 1/2/1 RC. Please watch the video below to learn how to do it in left-handed knitting.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.