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| − | Knitting a cable looks complex, but it is actually quite simple once you know what to do. This | + | Knitting a cable looks complex, but it is actually quite simple once you know what to do. This article will teach you how to knit one. |
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8. Purl the last 6 stitches. Turn your work. | 8. Purl the last 6 stitches. Turn your work. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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=== Knitting the Cable Row === | === Knitting the Cable Row === | ||
| − | #Purl the first six stitches. After you have finished the cast on and the initial four rows, you are ready to start your cable row. Start by purling the first six stitches. Be sure to give a slight tug after each one. This will help take some of the strain off of the cable stitches, and prevent any holes, tension issues, etc.<ref>http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/FEATwin07TT.html</ref> | + | #Purl the first six stitches. After you have finished the cast on and the initial four rows, you are ready to start your cable row. Start by purling the first six stitches. Be sure to give a slight tug after each one. This will help take some of the strain off of the cable stitches, and prevent any holes, tension issues, etc.<ref name="rf1">http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/FEATwin07TT.html</ref> |
#Slip the next three knit stitches off the knitting needle and onto a cable needle. Try to get a cable needle in the same size as your knitting needle, otherwise, your gauge might not turn out right. | #Slip the next three knit stitches off the knitting needle and onto a cable needle. Try to get a cable needle in the same size as your knitting needle, otherwise, your gauge might not turn out right. | ||
#* If you don't have a cable needle, you can use a double-pointed knitting needle, or even a pencil or pen. Keep in mind that this may cause some gauging issues. | #* If you don't have a cable needle, you can use a double-pointed knitting needle, or even a pencil or pen. Keep in mind that this may cause some gauging issues. | ||
| − | #Move the cable needle to the front or back of your work. Where you place the cable needle will determine which way the cable will twist:<ref>http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?faqKey=90</ref> | + | #Move the cable needle to the front or back of your work. Where you place the cable needle will determine which way the cable will twist:<ref name="rf2">http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?faqKey=90</ref> |
#* If you want your cable to twist to the left, leave the cable needle in front of your work. This is known as the front cable. | #* If you want your cable to twist to the left, leave the cable needle in front of your work. This is known as the front cable. | ||
#* If you want your cable twist to the right, place cable needle behind your knitting kneels; this is known as the back cable. | #* If you want your cable twist to the right, place cable needle behind your knitting kneels; this is known as the back cable. | ||
#Knit the next three stitches off of your knitting needle. Leave those first three stitches on the cable needle. You will knit them in the next step; this will create the "twist." | #Knit the next three stitches off of your knitting needle. Leave those first three stitches on the cable needle. You will knit them in the next step; this will create the "twist." | ||
| − | #Knit the three stitches off of the cable needle. Avoid pulling too tightly. Instead, try to keep your cable needle as close to your project as possible. This will make it easier to knit later on.<ref>http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/cable-knitting-for-beginners/</ref> | + | #Knit the three stitches off of the cable needle. Avoid pulling too tightly. Instead, try to keep your cable needle as close to your project as possible. This will make it easier to knit later on.<ref name="rf3">http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/cable-knitting-for-beginners/</ref> |
#Purl the last six stitches, and flip your work. Put the cable needle off to the side, and purl the final stitches off of your knitting needle. Once you have finished, flip your work, so that the needle with all the stitches is in your left hand, and the empty needle is in your right hand. | #Purl the last six stitches, and flip your work. Put the cable needle off to the side, and purl the final stitches off of your knitting needle. Once you have finished, flip your work, so that the needle with all the stitches is in your left hand, and the empty needle is in your right hand. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
* Try to get a cable needle in the same size as your knitting needles. This will make transferring them back much easier. It will also make your gauge more even. | * Try to get a cable needle in the same size as your knitting needles. This will make transferring them back much easier. It will also make your gauge more even. | ||
| − | * Cable needles are also known as "cable stitch holders." You can also use a double-pointed needle instead.<ref | + | * Cable needles are also known as "cable stitch holders." You can also use a double-pointed needle instead.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | * There are many different types of cable needles. Some have indentations, while others have hooks. Experiment, and use one that feels most comfortable for you.<ref | + | * There are many different types of cable needles. Some have indentations, while others have hooks. Experiment, and use one that feels most comfortable for you.<ref name="rf3" /> |
* Give the purled stitches a slight tug, but keep the knit stitches loose. This will help relieve any tension, which may result in holes and gaps. | * Give the purled stitches a slight tug, but keep the knit stitches loose. This will help relieve any tension, which may result in holes and gaps. | ||
* If you are a beginner, you might find basic, plain yarn easier to work with than chunky, chenille, or other fancy yarn. | * If you are a beginner, you might find basic, plain yarn easier to work with than chunky, chenille, or other fancy yarn. | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
* Don't let your stitches slip off your cable needle while you're knitting. | * Don't let your stitches slip off your cable needle while you're knitting. | ||
| − | * Cable patterns end up narrower than basic stockinette patterns with the same number of stitches. Take this into account if you are adding a cable to a pattern that does not have a cable.<ref>http://howdidyoumakethis.com/five-cable-knits/</ref> | + | * Cable patterns end up narrower than basic stockinette patterns with the same number of stitches. Take this into account if you are adding a cable to a pattern that does not have a cable.<ref name="rf4">http://howdidyoumakethis.com/five-cable-knits/</ref> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
