How to Knit a Mock Cable Panel

The mock cable stitch looks like it would be a complicated stitch, but it's not. This stich can make a beautiful pattern for afghans, sweaters or scarves. Just let your imagination run wild and you will have tons of gift ideas for your family and friends. Turn on your favorite music, grab your needles and start knitting.

Instructions

1. Knit row 1: *Knit 3, purl 2, knit 3. Repeat from * across.

2. Knit row 2: *Purl 3, knit 2, purl 3. Repeat from * across.

3. Knit row 3: Repeat row 1.

4. Knit row 4: *Purl 3, (Knit two together, leaving the stitches on the left-hand needle. Knit into the first stitch again and slide both off the needle.), purl 3. Repeat from * across.

5. Repeat these four rows for pattern. This pattern can be altered easily to make the space between the cables bigger or smaller. For example, you could have just three stitches on either side of each cable instead of six, or go up to five, or whatever you like. Let your creative side take over and design your own pattern.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time and do not get frustrated if at first you have to tear out a few rows to start over.