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cn: Cable needle
A short needle used to hold stitches at the front or back of the work while you knit the next stitches to create a cable. This one refers to the tools rather than a stitch, and tells you what to work with.
How to work cn
A short needle used to hold stitches at the front or back of the work while you knit the next stitches to create a cable.
Common mistake
Dropping stitches from the cable needle; keep it short and in your hand.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does cn stand for?
cn stands for cable needle.
Does cn change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.