The Faux Cable Edging :: Knitting Stitch #524
In Cables & Arans, Edgings, Ribbing
Stitch Description
The Faux Cable Edging is a delicate mock cable rib. Using slipped stitches and eyelets, it is a simple stitch with a lot of visual payoff. With it’s vintage look, it would work well at the hem and cuffs of a cardigan or on babywear.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- wyib
- With Yarn in Back
- psso
- Pass Slip Stitch Over
- yo
- Yarn Over
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 5 sts plus 2
- Row 1 (RS): *p2, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
- Row 2: *k2, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.
- Row 3: *p2, wyib sl 1, k2, psso; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
- Row 4: *k2, p1, yo, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Faux Cable Edging Right Side
Faux Cable Edging Wrong Side
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Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
