Learn How to Crochet the Mespil Roads Mini Cable Pattern
The Mespil Roads mini cable is a simple crochet cable is perfect for beginners who want to dip their toes into textured stitches. With just a few easy twists, it creates a classic cable look without being overly complicated. It’s a great way to practice cable techniques while building confidence for more intricate designs.
As part of the Adventure in Cables Blanket CAL, this pattern teach you step by step in creating a stunning cable that you can use in your blanket—or adapt for countless other projects.
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MATERIALS
Finished Sizes: 2″ wide x 60″ long
Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Big Twist Value – Soft Grey – 3.5 oz/100g, 225 yds/206m
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Gauge: 1 cable repeat = ⅝” w x 2¾” h
Difficulty: Beginner – Uses a combination of post stitches to create a beginner-friendly cable.
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- FPdc – Front Post double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- yo – yarn over
For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.
Notes:
- Cable is worked over 2 sts.
Special Stitches:
- FPdc – yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times. Video tutorial here
MESPIL ROADS MINI CABLE PATTERN
Ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next post st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around 2nd post st, FPdc around 1st post st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next post st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 6 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, FPdc around next st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around 1st post st, FPdc around 2nd post st, sc in next 2 sts, FPdc around next st, sc in last st, turn. (4 FPdc, 6 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 8-9: Repeat Rows 6 & 7 once.
Rows 10-234: Repeat Rows 4 – 9 until strip has reached 60”.
Happy Crocheting!
