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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