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Cable designs are beautiful, but they can be intimidating to beginners or feel daunting, making these “faux” cable patterns a fun, quick knit.

The rib stitch is classic for hat patterns, and the mixed repetition of knit and purl stitches makes it a great stitch for beginners.  

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

I love the look of cables and their texture, but sometimes, I don’t have a cable needle on hand, especially when I’m traveling—which makes a faux cable pattern so fun and perfect for projects on the go.

This classic design uses slipped stitches to create a faux cable design and an i-cord edge for a classic design and clean styling.

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.

This pattern uses a simple six-stitch cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables and creates a finished product that appears more complicated than it is.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence to create an interesting texture on the bias and is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

This hat uses a basic six-stitch cable to create a beautiful texture, perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike.

As a California girl, this winding cable stitch reminds me of Lombard Street in San Francisco, creating a textured pattern that is fun to make and easy to wear.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

The Celtic Feather Cap is such a classic it needed mittens to complete the set.

The Decision Tree Toque is such a fun twist pattern that it needed matching mittens.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

The Blueberry Vineyard Beanie is such a fun twist pattern that it needed matching mittens.

The Oxford Road pattern is such a classic it needed mittens to complete the set.

A basic cable stitch pattern and an i-cord edging create a classic design and clean styling.

As you might have noticed with my other designs, I adore hat patterns where the brim becomes an interesting part of the pattern. This one might take the cake! The 2x2 rib melts into the pattern stitch as the “branches” of the Decision Tree appear.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence to add texture to a standard stockinette hat and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence to add texture to a standard stockinette hat and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.

This pattern uses a simple cable sequence and is a perfect project for beginners who want to try cables.

This beanie hat pattern is a fun twist on a traditional rib stitch with a great texture and is reversible. The finished product appears more complicated than it is.

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.`

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.

I love the look of textured stitches, but sometimes I’m not in the mood for right and left crosses, which makes this faux cable so fun!

The pattern is suitable for TV knitting with a sequence that can be easily memorized; with enough interest, you’ll want to make more than one.

This pattern combines two techniques I love; colorwork and knitting on the bias.

I love the look of cables, but sometimes I don’t have a cable needle on hand or the patience - which makes this faux cable pattern so fun.

This beanie hat pattern is a fun twist on a traditional rib stitch with a great texture and is reversible. The finished product appears more complicated than it is.

I love colorwork, but not Intarsia. This mosaic pattern creates an intricate pattern with ease. If you can knit and slip stitches, you can make this. The finished product appears more complicated than it is.

This beanie hat pattern is a fun twist on a traditional rib stitch with a great texture and is reversible. The finished product appears more complicated than it is.

Pattern includes three sizes: Child/Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19”x8”), and Adult (L/XL) (21”x9”).

Pattern includes three sizes: Child/Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19”x8”), and Adult (L/XL) (21”x9”).

Pattern includes three sizes: Child/Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19”x8”), and Adult (L/XL) (21”x9”).

Pattern includes three sizes: Child/Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19”x8”), and Adult (L/XL) (21”x9”).

Pattern includes three sizes: Child/Teen (17”x8”), Adult (S/M) (19”x8”), and Adult (L/XL) (21”x9”).

This pattern is a fun take on the traditional rib stitch. Using basic knit and purl stitches, this zig-zag design is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

I love a pattern that is suitable for TV knitting but also provides an interesting result. Great for beginners and more experienced knitters alike.

I love knitting slip-stitch patterns. The technique provides an interesting texture and appears more complicated than it really is.

This beanie hat pattern is a fun twist on a traditional rib stitch with a great texture and is reversible. The finished product appears more complicated than it is. 

The Hot Springs Willow pattern is such a fun faux cable that it needed mittens to complete the set.