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There are thousands of sweater designs for you to choose from. Each design has its own look and feel. Cable knits are popular patterns as they add texture and dimension to your sweaters, and they work for men, women and children. Cabling involves twisting of stitches in a variety of patterns. With little imagination, patience and practice, you can come up with interesting designs for your sweater.
Celtic designs, with their flowing, intertwining loops, repeated geometric patterns and rich visual complexity, are fascinating to people of many different backgrounds. Celtic art's focus on things found in nature, including animals and leaves, may help explain why it is so universally appealing. Celtic cables can enrich any knitted piece with beauty and history, creating an intricate, ever-changing feast for the eyes.
A fake, or mock, cable knit stitch is a technique that creates the illusion of a cable stitch without having to knit one. According to "Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics" author Debbie Stoller, cabling can slow down a project, therefore using a fake cable stitch is a quicker way to add twisty-looking stitches to a project.
Embroidery was one of the first ways to transfer designs and detailing onto clothing. While flat cotton fabrics are easy to work with, chunky cable and rib knits can be difficult to embroider on because of the dips in the knit. To keep embroidery from sinking in, combine standard cutaway stabilizer with a top layer of water soluble stabilizer. Stable embroidery designs look more professional and lay nicely against body contours.
Knitting cables is a technique for intermediate to advanced knitters. It involves making braids and lattices by suspending some stitches in reserve on a special curved cable needle while crossing over to knit another section, then going back to the suspended stitches. Outside of the fancy braids and lattices, cable scarves are typically knit in stockinette stitch -- knit one row, purl one row -- so they are subject to that same problem knitters face with stockinette: the edges tend to curl up. You can solve this problem by adding a seed stitch border to the scarf.
In order to knit a border around a project you have already bound off, you must pick up stitches on circular needles. Picking up stitches is the technique of making new stitches where none exist. By pulling a piece of yarn through each edge stitch and joining them on the circular needles, you create a seamless border that you can then knit in any stitch pattern you like. To prevent rolling, choose garter stitch over stockinette.
Knitted toys are gaining popularity within the knitting community because of how fun and fast they are to make. A knitted tooth pillow is a great gift for a child who is in the process of losing their baby teeth or for any fan of tooth memorabilia. The piece can be knitted in the round and a pocket can be sewn on the back to provide a place for storing baby teeth or presents from the Tooth Fairy.
Printed instructions are needed when you knit a scarf with a cable pattern to direct you on how to make the cables. Those instructions, however, can be difficult to understand. Knitting instructions are notorious for using a few letters to explain several steps, such as “psso” means “don’t knit or purl the next stitch, but simply move it from the left knitting needle to the right one.” Once the instructions are clarified, a cable scarf is a project knitters with intermediate skills can readily handle.
The Irish cable pattern gives texture, depth and added warmth to a throw. The twisted yarn in the pattern is called "Irish" because it is a traditional design in Aran and fisherman’s knit sweaters. Two items to help you make Irish cables are a special knitting needle, called a cable needle, shaped like a U but with one arm longer than the other and a row counter attached to one of the knitting needles.
To add interest and color to a knit piece that uses a cable pattern as part of its design, you may wish to knit the cables in a different color. This requires an advanced knitting technique called intarsia where separate balls of yarn for each color are worked. At the stitches where the colors meet, the yarns must be twisted together so no holes are created.
A keyhole scarf has an opening that allows you to slip one half of the scarf through to secure it. The keyhole scarf is generally shorter than a normal scarf. Adding cables is simple. Two cables down the center will run along each edge of the keyhole opening and lean in opposite directions. The scarf is worked at a gauge of 4 stitches per inch with a seed stitch background.
Knitting cables in the round when working tubular garments or garment pieces is done similarly to the way that cables are worked when knitting back and forth. The difference comes from the lack of wrong-side rows. Some knitters find it easier to knit cables in the round rather than back and forth because you are always looking at the front of the cable.
Cable knitting with two colors involves a technique known as intarsia. The cable is knit in one color, while the background is knit in another color, making the cables pop even more and stand out from the background. Usually cables are knit in a solid color of yarn. With this technique, you can knit the cable in a solid color and knit the background in a multicolored yarn without affecting the visual of the cable.
In knitting, a cabled stitch pattern creates a raised band of stitches that resemble a knot or braid. This textured stitching is a classic look for everything from sweaters to hats. Make a basic cable knit blanket for a baby in order to learn this technique and practice your cable knitting skills as an introduction to cables. Cable knitting is considered an intermediate to advanced technique for knitting.
Braid cables are worked with a series of three stitch crosses to create the look of a braid on knit fabric. The stitches cross alternately to the right and then the left. Cables pull in to create a dense fabric, making the cables a good choice for hats, scarves or other cold weather wear.
Cables decorate your knitting with a design that looks similar to a two-strand twisted braid. A basic cable involves only the cable forward and cable back techniques. More complicated cables use the same techniques in a different pattern. To knit cables, you need a double-pointed needle in the same size as the needles with which you are knitting the pattern. You slip several stitches onto the cable needle, hang it to either the front or back of your knitting, knit the next stitches in the row, then knit the stitches on the cable needle.
Knitting cables draws in the tension, or gauge, of the fabric naturally. Cables are worked by crossing stitches over other stitches, pulling in the fabric to make a raised pattern design. Keeping the tension even requires concentration and, most importantly, focus. You should not knit a cable during emotional times, such as when watching a thriller, because your gauge will alter with the ups and downs of the show.
The traditional look of cable knit can be spotted on everything from clothing to cold-weather accessories, such as mittens. Though this look appears complex and ornate, it is an easily accomplished style for someone with a moderate amount of knitting experience. The technique revolves around setting aside stitches to be knitted in a different order than they would normally be and the results can be classic and chic.
In knitting, cabled stitches create a layer of raised knitted stitches on top of the flat, knitted surface. Most cable stitches resemble braids in one way or another and they are a classic look for knitwear of all types from sweaters to scarves. The twisted braided cable pattern creates two, thin cables that intertwine back and forth across one another like lattice work. Creating it is an intermediate to advanced knitting technique.
A clustered braid cable is not only striking, but fun to knit. More delicate and less chunky-looking than an ordinary knitted cable, this design can adorn sweaters, gloves, hats, blankets and socks. To knit a clustered braid cable, start with a 20-stitch panel (must be in multiples of 20). This project is ideal for intermediate knitters.
Revamp your fall and winter accessories by adding a cable headband. This raised surface stitch adds instant elegance to any knitwear piece. Most knitting enthusiasts learn pattern variations stemming from basic stitches, such as the garter and stockinette. Combine these basic stitches to finish the desired length of the headband as well as knitting I-cords to knot the headband ends. Incorporate a cable needle, which has a bend in the center of the needle, to hold stitches in place while knitting the desired front- or back-crossed cables.
Cables provide an elegant, traditional element to knitted scarves. These are created through numerous forms, ranging from simple twists to intricate knots. Although they appear challenging, basic cables are not extremely difficult to create. It is important to surround the cable with stockinette stitch, which allows the cable to pop from the scarf. Another stitch must accompany the stockinette stitch along the edges of the scarf to prevent the scarf from curling at the edges.
A rope cable, or standard cable, is a type of knitting stitch that looks like a piece of braided rope. The cable stitch is used to add accent and texture to clothing, scarves and blankets. Although the stitch may look complicated at first glance, it is actually relatively easy if you follow a pattern. You should already know the knitting basics, including casting on and purling, before learning the standard cable stitch.
Scarves are a staple of any knitter's repertoire. Scarf patterns can be easily adapted to suit a variety of styles and tastes. They can be made in any color or size, with any type or texture of yarn. Due to the relative simplicity of knitting scarves, they are an ideal project for less experienced knitters or for knitters looking to try out and practice working new stitches, such as cables. A long and wide cable scarf is especially warm, ideal for a chilly fall or winter day.
Cables are used in knitting to provide visual interest and texture to knitted items. Horseshoe cables look like a stack of Y-shaped cups nested together, the cup of each Y holding the stem of the next. The "horseshoe" of the name of the cable refers to the slightly rounded shape of the cup of the Y. A horseshoe cable is knit in stockinette stitch on a background of reverse stockinette, which causes the cable to pop out of its background. Horseshoe cables can be added to any knitted item you can think of, but to learn the technique before using…
Cables, in knitting, are patterns that provide texture and visual interest to a knitted item. Some look like braids, some like patterns of tree limbs, while others are fluid ripples that cover the entire fabric. The basic technique to create cables is the same -- several stitches off the left-hand needle, held either to the back or front on a third needle, an equal number of stitches is worked from the left needle and then the held stitches are knit. This crosses the stitches over either in front of or behind the work, creating a bump. For a knitter looking…
Creating cable-knit apparel looks complex and daunting, but a cabled scarf is an ideal first project. Knitting is simply a series of stitches, one right after the other. In cables, it looks as if the stitches cross over and zigzag into opposite directions. To create a cable in knitting, often called a plaited cable because it looks braided or twisted, you remove some stitches and place them on a holder, continue knitting the next few stitches, and then place the held stitches on the needle to be knit.
Cable knitting involves crossing one group of stitches over another to create twists and texture in your project. If you don't want to attempt this more advanced technique, opt for a mock cable pattern that will recreate the twists quickly and easily. Incorporate a mock cable stitch into a pair of wristers to keep your wrists and hands warm and cosy through the winter.
Knitted cables are often identified with Aran or Irish sweaters. They range from simple to highly complex. Cable patterns are usually comprised of several different, smaller patterns. It is easier to double the size of a cable than to enlarge it by, say, 1 1/2 times, since the ratios between the individual smaller patterns may not lend themselves to such increases.
Beginning knitters often begin with scarves and shawls because they don't usually require the seaming, increasing and decreasing that projects such as sweaters, mittens or socks require. Even with a simple stitch pattern, such as garter stitch, you can personalize your shawl by selecting a color and type of yarn that appeals to you. Read the care instructions on the yarn's label before purchasing the yarn for your shawl; it is important to know whether it can be machine-washed.
The details make the garment; add a well-made collar to your hand knitted sweater or coat to embellish it. Collars can be knitted directly onto the garment or worked separately and then attached. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Knitting a separate collar offers you additional freedom of form and design.
Knit a hidden design into a scarf or sweater with shadow knitting, also known as illusion knitting. When viewed from the front, illusion knitting looks like stripes. When laid flat and viewed from the side at an angle, the words appear. The colors of shadow knitting alternate every four rows, with the illusion knitted in a single color. A combination of knit and purl stitches in the shadow rows create the peaks and valleys of the illusion.
Many knitters knit and purl at different tensions, which can lead to loose stitches and uneven rows when working flat stockinette stitch. Even if you purl at the exact same tension, you may find that purling slows you down. You can avoid purling by working in the round on circular or double-pointed needles, but some projects have to be knitted flat. Avoid purling on flat projects by knitting backward, working the stitches from left to right.
Knitting patterns sometimes require different techniques, among them cabling. Knitting a cable is simply knitting stitches out of order. The end result looks like three knitted strands that are braided. This style can be incorporated into many projects, including bags, dish cloths, sweaters or hats. Depending on the pattern, the cable will be thick or thin, but the end result will look the same. The instructions below will help you create a braided cable swatch to practice for a larger project.
Tatting is a vintage craft involving knotting thread to form elaborate lace patterns. Tatting is distinguishable from other lace as it consists entirely of rings and arched chains, often embellished with picots, which are tiny loops between stitches, either for decoration or to join the lace together. Tatting can range from very simple patterns to intricate designs. The style began in the early 19th century with the increased demand for lace crafts. Tatting, like crochet or knitted lace, forms not only collars but edgings, doilies and tray clothes.
With their twists and turns, knitted cables give garments a lot of texture and visual interest. They also make a thicker fabric than some other stitch patterns, making cables a good choice for scarves. The downside is that traditional cables create a very obvious reverse side. However if you start with a basic ribbing stitch, you can create a reversible cable for your next project.
The cast-on stitches are the foundation of your knitting, and each type of cast-on edge has its own look and feel. Choose the cable cast-on when you need a flexible edge that looks good on both sides of the knitted piece or when casting on a large number of stitches. The cable cast-on can be used for any type of knitting project; the name has nothing to do with knitting cables.
Eyelet lace purposefully creates holes that are worked into patterns to add a simple yet elegant touch to knitting projects. This eyelet lace flower pattern creates four holes that are reminiscent of petals. The raised stitches in the middle of the holes look similar the middle of a flower. This pattern is designed to add a single eyelet lace flower to your knitted work in progress. However, you can repeat the pattern to make multiple flowers over several rows.
Bobbles are a cluster of stitches that form a raised bump on the garment or other knit item. A common feature of Aran knitting and many cable designs, a bobble is made by increasing stitches rapidly, working them a couple times, then decreasing them all at once. Normally, these technique require turning your work, but it is possible to achieve the same result without having to turn your work at all, by knitting in the round, as on circular needles. The directions are for a five-stitch bobble, but you can adjust them as needed. Further, this technique is the same…
Ocean ridges are underwater mountain systems formed by the interactions of tectonic plates. Ocean ridges rise as much as 3,000 meters from the ocean floor, making them larger than even the Himalayas, but entirely underwater. These mountain ranges are bisected by a deep trench down the middle; this trench is as much as 2,000 meters deep. The trench and ridge pattern results from the separation of the sea floor and the formation of new rock along the fault line.
Bobbles are raised sections of knitting. Also known as Popcorn, the little bubbles of knit add dimension to your piece. The basic process is to knit and purl extra stitches into a single stitch. The added fullness sticks out from the surface of the knit, creating the bobble. The abbreviation for the bobble is MB for "make bobble." Occasionally instructions list M3B for make a three-stitch bobble. These are smaller than the average five-stitch bobble.
Knit a soft, warm shawl for yourself or as a special homemade gift for a family member or friend. Shawls are simple knitting projects because they are typically one-size fits all, so you don't have to worry so much about gauge or sizing. Add a cable stitch pattern to a simple shawl design to dress it up. Cable stitches are slightly more difficult than regular garter or stockinette stitch designs, but this project is suitable for beginners who want to learn how to cable knit.
Kids love things made especially for them. Let her pick out the yarn for her sweater as a way to express herself, or you can pick her favorite color yarn. Knitting a child's sweater is just like knitting an adult's sweater, except it's smaller. Make a child-size sweater using basic knitting skills, like knitting in stockinette stitch. Knit a sweater in every color of the rainbow and it coordinates with every outfit.
Cables can be delicate twists or chunky ropes. They can cross over each other randomly or with purpose. They can spread across the front of a sweater or just add a bit of texture along the edge. Because there are so many options, cables also look complicated to knit. But the secret is that all cables are made in the same way.
Cable knitting is a knitting technique in which stitches are crossed over or under one another to create a particular design. The fabric produced is denser than most other knitting patterns like garter stitch or stockinette and uses more yarn. Cabling can be used to create designs that range very simple to quite elaborate. All you need is a little practice (read "patience")! For most cabled works you will need a cable needle, which is used to hold your stitches to the front or back until you are ready for them.
Cables add warmth and interest to any knitting project. Cables involve twisting sets of stitches in a pattern. Cables take on many different appearances, depending on the pattern of the stitches. Traditionally, cable needles hold a segment of two, three or four stitches either behind or in front of the knitted piece. Knit the next set of two, three or four stitches, and move the stitches from the cable needle onto the knitting needle. Without a cable needle, the knitter moves the stitches from one needle to another without dropping any stitches.
On cold winter days putting on extra layers help to add warmth out in the cold. The same applies for many pets. Some dogs may have short hair or some may not grow a thick winter coat. This pattern is for a medium-size dog, 16 to 22 inches long. To create this sweater, you must have basic knowledge of knitting and purling along with some knowledge of working with double point needles. If these skills need refreshing, please see the resource. Gauge is 18 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)
Hand knitting your own wraps is an easy way to accessorize your wardrobe. When the weather is windy, a wrap made from warm wool can keep the chill away. The same wrap made from a silk or linen yarn can glamorize an evening dress. The following wrap pattern has complicated-looking cables that are actually simple to do.
A ridge is a protruding shelf that looks a lot like a wave above the ocean. In woodworking, there are a variety of tools that you can use to create this sort of ridge, depending on the project and the degree of skill the user has in shaping the wood.
Knitting cables is a wonderful way to add interest and design to your knitting projects. Cables look more complicated than they actually are to create. Once you understand the basic concept of how to knit cable stitches, you will be able to create wonderful designs in your own knitted work.
If you want to knit mittens, socks or seamless items, you will need a pair of circular needles. Circular knitting or knitting in the round has advantages over using straight knitting needles. With circular knitting, you are always knitting the front of the garment, so you never have to reverse your knitting pattern for the next row. To knit without seams, you must join your yarn with the circular needles. Joining the yarn is the same as using straight needles.
Cable casting on in knitting is similar to a knitted cast on. Practice casting on in different ways with a demonstration from an experienced knitting instructor in this free video on yarn crafts.
Keep your friends and family's heads warm with style and flair by learning the skill of knitting cable hats. A hand-crafted hat makes a personal, practical gift, and once you know how to do it, it doesn't take long to knit one. If you already know how to maneuver the knit and purl stitches, which are the basics of knitting, you shouldn't have any trouble at all. Be creative, using different colors and textures of yarn for each one of a kind hat.
Scarves are generally considered a unisex fashion accessory. There are plenty of scarves, however, that are considered gender specific to women or men because of the design, size or even the fiber they are made from.
If you want to design a simple pair of socks with minimal shaping, try tube socks. Tube socks are easy to design and make, and their stretchy nature means that a single size can fit feet of various widths and lengths. Although tube socks feature a basic structure that even first-time sock designers can easily tackle, they are also easy to customize. Once you master designing tube socks, you can create easy patterns for beginning sock knitters to follow.
When knitting a cabled scarf, there are a couple of important elements to include, which are the edgings and the sides. Knit a cabled scarf so that the cable stands out as the most prominent part of the scarf with help from a knitting instructor in this free video on knitting a cabled scarf.
In knitting, counting cable stitches is useful for when the knitter forgets what row they're on. Count cable stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on hand crafting.
In knitting, it's possible to fix mistakes in cables without ripping stitches. Fix knitting mistakes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on hand crafting.
In knitting, fixing cables without ripping stitches can be difficult, but it saves a lot of work. Fix cables with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on hand crafting.
When a cable stitch is knitted properly without a cable needle, the difference is negligible. Knit cable stitches without cable needles with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on hand crafting.
Knitting a cable stitch requires using a cable needle and moving two stitches from the left hand needle onto the cable needle. Cross over two stitches back across the back two stitches for a cable knit using instructions from an experienced knitter in this free video on knitting.
Cable knitting, which resembles twisted ropes or cables, is a decorative form of knitting where a group of stitches regularly changes places with another group of stitches. It can be a simple two-section twist or more complicated with three or more strands. By twisting and turning cables, knitters can make diverse patterns, adding personality to an otherwise plain piece of knitting. It looks intimidating to the novice knitter, but isn't as complicated as it appears. Besides adding charm, it's also makes knitting more practical. Because of the added thickness, cable knitted clothing is warmer. This article assumes that the reader…
This simple knitted oval pattern includes a basic, six-stitch cable. The oval is knit in a straight garter stitch, with the exception of the cable stitches, which stand out in stockinette stitch. The pattern includes instructions for increasing, decreasing and cable twist.
Some knitters think creating knitted cables looks complicated because it requires manipulating a third needle, which is a cable needle. The process can be simplified just by choosing a cable needle designed to hold stitches in place. Another option is to pick a cable needle that eliminates the extra step of transferring stitches from it to the working needle as knitted cables are formed. Further simplify the process by choosing a needle best suited for the yarn used.
Learning how to knit a braid-like cable stitch is more difficult than knitting a regular cable stitch. It takes a great deal of counting and concentration, and involves a bit of a twist and turn. It also requires three needles: one to hold the stitches to be cabled, and two to knit or purl the row. Prior to attempting to knit a braid cable stitch, you should first learn the basics of knitting.
A lattice cable pattern is a good choice to add subtle patterning to a scarf, a dishcloth or a sweater. It is a simple pattern, well suited to cabling either with a needle or without. It is a fine choice for someone new to cables, and easily memorized by an experienced knitter. Learning a variety of adaptable knitting patterns like this one can make designing your own knitting patterns easier than you might expect.
This particular cable stitch is a beautiful and elegant stitch that is a small change from the old classic. It consists of columns of repeated cables with a small eyelet in the center of each cable. A unique stitch, referred to as "crossing together," similar to cabling, is used. This cable is a great way to spice up a dishcloth, scarf, socks or even a blanket if you really enjoy cabling.
The wandering cable is a very graceful and delicate design bordered on both sides by a background of reverse stockinette stitch. It requires a knowledge of how to do knit and purl stitches, as well as how to cable stitches to the front and back to create a beautiful cabled design that wanders back and forth along the work. Instructions on how to do some stitches are included in this article; however, a basic knowledge of how to cable is useful.
The cable with bobbles is a very striking and elegant design bordered on both sides by a background of reverse stockinette stitch. It requires a knowledge of how to do knit-and-purl stitches and make a bobble, as well as how to twist and cable stitches to the front and back to create a beautiful cable with bobbles in the middle. Instructions on how to do some stitches will be included; however, a basic knowledge of how to cable and make a bobble would be useful. For those who love cabling, or who simply love a little challenge, this is a…
The triple criss cross cable design is a very striking and elegant design bordered by a background of reverse stockinette stitch. It requires a knowledge of how to do knit and purl stitches, as well as how to twist and cable stitches to the front and back to create a beautiful cable design where three strands weave in and out of each other. Instructions on how to do some stitches will be included; however, a basic knowledge of how to cable would be useful. For those who love cabling, or who simply love a challenge, this is a great stitch.
The mock cable stitch nicely counters your basic stockinette stitch. It takes the stockinette stitch and breaks it up with columns of a mock cable (meaning your stitches aren't really cabled; it only appears that way). This stitch is not for someone just learning to knit as it requires the basic knit and purl stitches, as well as how to slip stitches. Try it next time you're working on a hat, scarf, blanket, or dishcloth.
The sloping cable design is a very graceful and smooth design bordered by a background of reverse stockinette stitch. You need to know how to do knit and purl stitches, slip stitches and pass slipped stitches over, and increase by knitting into the front and back of a stitch--as well as how to cable stitches to the front and back--to create a beautiful sloping cable design. Instructions for doing some stitches are included in this article; however, basic knowledge of how to cable will be useful. For those who love cabling, or who simply love a challenge, this is a…
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.
Any seasoned knitter has come across the basic basketweave or checkerboard pattern dozens of times when looking at knitting stitches. However, this pattern offers a bit of a twist--literally. Instead of a knitted block and a purled block, it leaves the knitter with a cabled block and a purled block. This would be a great way to add a little flare to any project that is square or rectangle shaped (ie - a dishcloth, a scarf, a blanket or even blanket squares).
A cabled diamond pattern is a great way to break free from the traditional aran and cable patterns that are commonplace to many seasoned knitters. It's a slightly challenging pattern that will require a little more attention than most simpler patterns but is well worth the effort. The result is sharp-looking columns of cabled diamonds with ribbed columns flanking either side that will add flare to any design.
Cable knitting is the technique of holding a number of stitches on a cable needle while you knit that same number of stitches from the left-hand needle and then knit the stitches from the cable needle. This technique is not done on every row, but rather on every fifth, seventh or ninth row (called a "turning row"), depending on how close together you want the "twists" to show. If you desire a left-twisting cable, then hold the cable needle in front of your work while you knit from the left-hand needle; if you wish a right-twisting cable, then hold the…
This neat-looking stitch requires a knowledge of how to do a knit and a purl stitch and creates a small cable surrounded by grooves to spice up any piece and please the eye.
This neat-looking stitch requires a knowledge of how to do a knit and a purl stitch, as well as how to cable forward. The stitch creates a beautiful cable with gartered ridges that is sure to please the eye.
Cable knitting is one unique way to knit. Learn how to knit cable stitches in this free knitting video.
The cable cast-on actually has nothing to do with cables. It is a loose and stretchy cast-on that is great for large lengths of cast-on stitches or for buttonholes. It is done much like the knitting-on or crochet cast-on, but done by working in between two stitches rather than knitting into the stitches.
The cabled feather is a pattern in knitting that is most often used when making an afghan. There is a large number of stitches required to achieve this look, so it is best to use the cabled feather pattern to knit afghans.
A cable needle is a special kind of knitting needle. It is short, between 2 and 4 inches long. Usually a cable needle is curved in the middle to keep stitches from sliding off while you're knitting. Cable needles are used to hold stitches so that they can be skipped temporarily, and you can go back to them later. Here's how you can knit with a cable needle.
There's no single right way to make a mock cable. It's a technique that gives the illusion of a cable but doesn't involve crossing stitches. You don't need to use a cable needle. You also don't have to worry about pulling your stitches too tightly or not tightly enough. Here's a pattern that produces what looks like a three-stitch cable using just knit and purl stitches.
Cable stitching is the process of crossing one stitch over another. This pattern can look challenging at first, but practicing the basic techniques will demystify this stitch. Cable stitching takes one beyond more basic moves to create more interesting designs.
