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How to Knit a Cable

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By gdrox333
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A simple pattern for a pretty cable!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • worsted weight yarn
  • appropriate size knitting needles
  • cable needle
  1. Step 1

    cast on 12 sts.

  2. Step 2

    row 1: purl 3, knit 6, purl 3

  3. Step 3

    row 2: knit 3, purl 6, knit 3

  4. Step 4

    row 3 and 4: repeat rows 1 and 2

  5. Step 5

    cable row: purl 3, put next 3 sts on a cable needle, knit the 3 after that. then knit the sts on the cable needle, being careful not to twist them.

  6. Step 6

    row 6: repeat row 2

  7. Step 7

    row 7: repeat rows 1 and 2

  8. Step 8

    row 8: repeat the entire process until your cable is the desires length. bind off.

Tips & Warnings
  • It is very easy to twist this, so be wary.

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