Cables
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Hi Njrugrat,
I'll try you will need to cast on 28 stitches. Purl 2 knit4 repeat end with purl 2. Row 2 k 2, p4 repeat across end with knit 2. Row 3 is pattern row P 2 ( cable stitch)slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, Hold inback of work, K next 2 stitches on left needle, now knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle, purl 2 repeat cable. end with P2. row 4 same as row 2, Row 5 same as row 1. now depending on how close you want the cable cross over. you can work 2 more rows then repeat cable stitch row. If it is worsted it usually is an 8 row repeat, If fine yarn it would be a 6 row repeat. It is easy to drop a stitch when doing the cable, try not to use a real tight tension. Hope this is helpful. also note if youu want the cable to go in the other direction you would hold the yarn in front, Good Luck and happy knitting
Kaju
I'll try you will need to cast on 28 stitches. Purl 2 knit4 repeat end with purl 2. Row 2 k 2, p4 repeat across end with knit 2. Row 3 is pattern row P 2 ( cable stitch)slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, Hold inback of work, K next 2 stitches on left needle, now knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle, purl 2 repeat cable. end with P2. row 4 same as row 2, Row 5 same as row 1. now depending on how close you want the cable cross over. you can work 2 more rows then repeat cable stitch row. If it is worsted it usually is an 8 row repeat, If fine yarn it would be a 6 row repeat. It is easy to drop a stitch when doing the cable, try not to use a real tight tension. Hope this is helpful. also note if youu want the cable to go in the other direction you would hold the yarn in front, Good Luck and happy knitting
Kaju
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((((((( I just threw on a cable scarf pattern that wasn't too wide and figured it would be just a practice swatch. I used larger than called for needles in the pattern and worked up for the same amount of width then BO and made a square coaster from it = good for heavier containers.
So, I had my cable experience done and a quick, usable item that didn't look too bad though I had made errors.
You could do the same with a simple knit cable scarf pattern of your choice, perhaps not BO early, but remember, you can BO early to make it square or even a rectangle by working it longer.
Donna Rae
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So, I had my cable experience done and a quick, usable item that didn't look too bad though I had made errors.
You could do the same with a simple knit cable scarf pattern of your choice, perhaps not BO early, but remember, you can BO early to make it square or even a rectangle by working it longer.
Donna Rae
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My first cable attempt was a head band. I was afraid to try it but it turned out fine. Not as hard as I thought it would be
I'm still trying to figure out M1. What the heck is that? One pattern said it was make 1 and another said something completely different. I was looking at the Dragon Skin Scarf (intermediate, thank you very much, I must be progressing) and it says use M1 instead of the YO. Not a clue! :roll:
I'm still trying to figure out M1. What the heck is that? One pattern said it was make 1 and another said something completely different. I was looking at the Dragon Skin Scarf (intermediate, thank you very much, I must be progressing) and it says use M1 instead of the YO. Not a clue! :roll:
Hi Bonster,
I first ran into M1 with a jean greenough pattern. As you go from one stitch to the next there is a loop of yarn in the space between, you pick up this loop and put it on the left needle then knit into the back of that stitch. It makes a less visible increase and is smoother. Hope this helps Good luck and happy knitting Kaju
I first ran into M1 with a jean greenough pattern. As you go from one stitch to the next there is a loop of yarn in the space between, you pick up this loop and put it on the left needle then knit into the back of that stitch. It makes a less visible increase and is smoother. Hope this helps Good luck and happy knitting
Kaju
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Another resource is a a great DVD [I got from my library] called Beyond Purl, [by Lori Knits ,2005] She demonstrates lots of techniques in both picking and throwing styles, and slow enough that you can knit along with them. It is done in chapters that build on each other. I learned a lot from this DVD. I knew how to do cables but I learned how to do cables without a cable hook - great for frequent small cables.Njrugrat said:
I agree with others cables look hard but aren't. If your pattern is from a magazine or book there probably is some explanation in the back. Try it in a swatch, and then make something. It's fun. One of the early things I made was a black Aran sweater for boyfriend [now DH of 39 years!]. I REALLY don't recommend a dark color for your early projects. Whew, but I made it and have done many others since!
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I just had to reply to Cables...48 years ago a friend and neighbor was making beautiful cable cardigans in mohair for all the men in her family. I had tried and tried to learn to knit...to no avail. She told me she would teach me to knit. I bought the pattern (I wish I could find it but I think I must have loaned to someone and never gotten it back), the needles, cable needle and yarn. My very first project was a bright red mohair cable cardigan for my husband. It is beautiful and he still has it after almost 50 years. I now prefer to make my cables without the separate cable needle. It is just so much easier to do them otherwise. No little straight needle to slip out. Good luck.
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I just had to reply to Cables...48 years ago a friend and neighbor was making beautiful cable cardigans in mohair for all the men in her family. I had tried and tried to learn to knit...to no avail. She told me she would teach me to knit. I bought the pattern (I wish I could find it but I think I must have loaned to someone and never gotten it back), the needles, cable needle and yarn. My very first project was a bright red mohair cable cardigan for my husband. It is beautiful and he still has it after almost 50 years. I now prefer to make my cables without the separate cable needle. It is just so much easier to do them otherwise. No little straight needle to slip out. Good luck.
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A good way to practice making cables is to use cotton worsted weight yarn and make some hot pads. You can try different kinds of cables and you end up with something useful, not just little squares of practice knitting.
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