Mock Cable Stitch - Knit Cable Stitch Look

The mock cable stitch is a very simple stitch pattern that adds texture and will give you a cable stitch look.  

They're a wonderful alternative to knitting cables if you aren't ready to tackle the cable needle ones yet.

That's right, you won't need a cable needle to make these and they're fun to do.

They're also great if you're simply looking for something a little different. Faux cables are simply lovely and fun to make.

The nice thing is it's super easy to knit and they'll certainly add some eye candy to your knitting projects.

It's also a great way to add some textured stitches to your knitting. 

I'm going to show you a couple of ways on how to knit them and you can choose

One very simple way is by creating a twisted stitch like the cable stitch pattern just below

The other is by making a simple yarn over that will create a pretty eyelet stitch in the middle of each faux cable.

That one is called eyelet mock cable shown just below here. It's a very lovely stitch pattern too.

Both faux cable stitch patterns are nice and stretchy and create a type of rib stitches.  

You can even use these stitch patterns to replace the plain rib stitches on the cuffs and bottoms of sweaters plus they're really pretty as an allover stitch too. 

You can also use the faux cable for hats, scarves, socks and just about anything. The eyelet cable is fancier and adds a lovely touch of lace to your knitting.

So pull out that ball of yarn and give these faux cable stitches a try. I think you're going to enjoy making these.

Note:  At the bottom of the mock cable pattern I've included a knitting video showing you exactly how to create the twisted stitch for the first pattern.

Mock Cable Stitch Pattern

Multiple of 4 + 2 sts

If you’d like to try knitting a square you can cast on 6, 10, 14 or 18 stitches.

Row 1 (WS):  K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * across row

Row 2:  P2, *K2tog, leaving both stitches on the left needle. Then knit into first stitch on left needle again and slide both sts off needle, p2 rep from * across (See video below)

Row 3:  K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * to end of row

Row 4:  P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of row

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length.  Bind off on row 4.

***Check out the right twist knitting video just below to help you.*** 

Right Twist Knitting Video

Eyelet Mock Cable 

Multiples of 5 sts + 2

If you'd like to make a square cast on 7, 12, 17 or 22 stitches

sl 1 = slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back of work

psso = pass slipped stitch over the 2 knitted stitches for this pattern. This creates the cable look.

k = knit

p = purl

rep = repeat

yrn = yarn round needle (if yarn is already in front of work, wrap yarn around needle again, leaving it in front of work)

**Note** The stitch count doesn't stay the same on every row but don't worry, it'll even out all on it's own. You just need to follow the pattern.

Here's the eyelet mock stitch pattern

Row 1 (RS): P2, *slip 1, k2, psso , p2; rep from * to end.

Row 2: K2, *p1, yrn, p1, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 3: P2, *k3, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 4: K2, *p3, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.

So, do you want to try a knitting pattern using the faux cable? Great! I found three patterns. 

Mock Cable Knitting Patterns I Found For You

Pretty headband pattern designed by Michelle Moriarty

Faux cable scarf designed by Piper's Girls of Piper's Quilts & Comforts

Neckwarmer pattern  designed by Sarah Beckman

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