Coventina is the name of a pagan river goddess from pre-Christian Gaul. And much like a river coursing through the land, the cables in Coventina spiral, cascading down the front of the leg like a waterfall. On the back of the leg, the river water grow and form out of the “land” then spiral around each other.

A cuff around the foot prevents the legging from sliding up.

This pattern is comprised of 2 smaller patterns. The cable pattern (Patt A) is worked up the front of the leg. The sides are a simple rib stitch. Patt B is worked out of the ribs in the back and form a twisting cable.

If you have a bigger or smaller leg, I recommend adding or subtracting ribs on the side. If the curve of your calf is higher up, work 4 complete repeats of Pattern A. If your calf curves more drastically, add more rib increases.