Cable-Edging

A motif with a raised surface, it is often found in textiles. Cables are created by knitting out of order, usually by skipping a certain number of stitches. This creates a twisting, rope-like appearance with crossed stitches, giving the appearance of twisted helix-like cable designs in the textile. The motif also appears in sculptural works.

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