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