Mock Cable Knitting Stitch Pattern
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Not quite ready to try your hand at cable stitches? Try this Mock Cable Knitting Stitch to get started!
About the Stitch
This mock cable rib stitch is a 4 row repeat, consisting of 1 increase twist stitch and 1 decrease stitch on the right side rows. The wrong side rows, back of your work, are simple and relaxing.
If you’re wanting to knit a reverse stockinette stitch scarf or blanket and you’d like to add a cable stitch, this mock cable would be perfect to give your project some “pop.”
This mock cable twisted stitch pattern creates a lovely fabric with the gorgeous texture of mock cables.
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the front and back are not the same.
There are 2 increase stitches on row one, so you’ll have 2 more stitches per repeat than you started with. To even it out, there are 2 decrease stitch, so you’ll have 2 fewer stitches per repeat than you started with.
Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner
Yarn, Needles & Notions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 35-45 yards {32 – 41 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8 mm} Knitting Needles
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
Scissors
(No Cable Needle Necessary)
Note: I like using cable needles or DPN’s for a small swatch, it’s easier on my hands than full length straight needles.
Yarn Substitutions
You can use any yarn of your choice. To get the right gauge, start with the recommended needle size. If you’re stitches are too loose, use smaller needles and if you’re stitches are too tight use larger needles.
Mock Cable Stitch Swatch Pattern Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
CO in multiples of 5 +4
Row 1 (RS): *P4, KFBF* P4 (increase 2 stitches per repeat)
Row 2 (WS): K4 *P3, K4*
Row 3 (RS): *P4, K3TOG* P4 (decrease 2 stitches per repeat)
Row 4 (WS): K4 *P1, K4*
Repeat rows 1-4, until desired length.
Video Tutorial
Watch the video tutorial below to take your knitting to the next level!
Music by Ben Sound
*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.
Mock Cable Pattern Inspiration
This is one of my favorite textured stitches to create a unique fabric for a simple project!
Suggested Project Ideas:
Hats
Sweaters
Cardigan
Cowls
Baby Blankets & Pillows
Shawl
Socks
Suggested Trim:
Rib Stitch
Seed Stitch
Garter Stitch
Knitting Techniques + Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
KFBF – knit into the front, back and then the front again of the same stitch
K3TOG – knit 3 stitches together
P – purl stitches (example: P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side of work
WS – wrong side of work
Right Side Rows / Front of Work
Mock Cable Stitch Swatch Pattern Instructions Download
Equipment
- Knitting Needles (Recommended Size for Yarn)
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
Materials
- Any Yarn
Instructions
Knit flat using straight needles:
- CO in multiples of 5 +4
- Row 1 (RS): *P4, KFBF* P4 (increase 2 stitches per repeat)
- Row 2 (WS): K4 *P3, K4*
- Row 3 (RS): *P4, K3TOG* P4 (decrease 2 stitches per repeat)
- Row 4 (WS): K4 *P1, K4*
- Repeat rows 1-4, until desired length.
Knitting Techniques + Abbreviations
- *– * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
- CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
- K – knit stitches (example: K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
- KFBF – knit into the front, back and then the front again of the same stitch
- K3TOG – knit 3 stitches together
- P – purl stitches (example: P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
- RS – right side of work
- WS – wrong side of work