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02 August knitting ideas digest

Knitted Mock Cables Stitch

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The Knitted Mock Cables Stitch is a clever technique that creates the illusion of traditional cables without the need for a cable needle. This stitch is perfect for adding texture and visual interest to your knitting projects, whether you're making a cozy sweater or a stylish scarf. By cleverly knitting stitches out of order, you can achieve the look of intricate cables with ease. It's a fun and rewarding stitch to master, sure to impress your friends and family with your knitting skills. So grab your yarn and needles, give this stitch a try, and get ready to create beautifully textured designs that will leave everyone in awe!

With one of my favorite carbonized bamboo knitting needles (US 8 – 5 mm). Double-pointed, smooth, and durable.

Abbreviations

  • CO: Cast on
  • st: Stitch
  • RS: Right side of the work
  • K: Knit
  • P: Purl
  • BO: Bind off
  • WS: Wrong side of the work

How to Knit the Easy Mock Cables Stitch

CO multiples of 7 st + 2. For example: 7 * 3 = 21 + 2 = 23 st.

Row 1 (RS): *P3, K4*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, P2

Row 2: *K2, P3, K2*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, K2

Row 3: *P2, K1, P2, K2*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, P2

Row 4: *K2, P1, K2, P2*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, K2

Row 5: *P2, K3, P2*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, P2

Row 6: *K3, P4*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, K2

Row 7: *P2, K5*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, P2

Row 8: *K2, P5*. Rep from * to *, to last 2 st, K2.

These eight rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.

When finished, BO working each st as it presents after row 7 (WS).

This is the other side of the work:

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