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Thank you for contacting us regarding the Crochet Cable Stocking. The tutorial video actually does cover the cables for this exact pattern. The cover shot when the video is not playing doesn’t quite look right, but the content of the video is correct. We have tested the first row to be sure it works out, and it does. Let’s take a look. When you finished the foundation row, did you end up with 40 dc? If so, you’re right on track. Turn the work to prepare for the first row. At the beginning of the 1st row, chain 4. You will work 1 dc into the 4th chain from hook. (This has increased the stitches in this row by 2 so far.) dc in next the next 2 sts, 3/3 RC, Fpdc around each of next 3 dc, (take care that you don’t accidentally work around the post previously worked for the 3/3 RC) dc in next 2 sts, [1/1 LC, dc in next 2 sts] twice, (work the stitch pattern in the brackets once and then work them over again) 2/2 RC, 2/2 LC, [dc in next 2 sts, 1/1 LC] twice, (work the stitch pattern in the brackets once and then work them over again) 2 dc in last dc (top of turning ch - this increases by 1 more stitch), turn—43 sts. We hope this helps you on your way. It may help to use locking stitch markers on the outside cross stitches to be sure you don’t work them twice. Expect the work after the first row to look a little mangled due to the crossing stitches, but after you have worked a few rows, the fabric evens out and begins to actually look like something useful. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance. Happy hooking!