How do you knit cables in the round?
- Refer to the knitting pattern with cables.
- Cast on the number of stitches indicated in the pattern.
- Join the stitches to knit in the round.
- Hold the cable needle behind your work.
- Knit the next two stitches off the needle while the cable needle is still in the back.
Can you cable knit on circular needles?
Circular knitting needles are great for more than just knitting in the round, they can also easily be used to knit flat as well. The long cable is well suited to having a large number of stitches on the needle as they can move freely along the cable.
Is cable knitting difficult?
Cabling looks complicated but the basic technique of crossing one group of stitches over another is actually very easy to do; and once you’ve learnt how to cross stitches using a cable needle you’ll be able to use the same technique for any cabling pattern, regardless of difficulty level.
Does cable knitting use more yarn?
You’ll need more yarn and more stitches for a cable sweater than for one of the same dimensions in a knit/purl pattern. If you’re making a project in a repeating cable pattern, be sure to work a large enough swatch to be able to measure gauge accurately. (See How to Knit a Gauge Swatch.)
How do you knit a cable in the round?
Cast on the number of stitches indicated in the pattern. Join the stitches to knit in the round. You will work the first row (right-side row) as it is written or charted on your pattern. To work a Cable Four Back (C4B) for example, slip two stitches onto the cable needle.
Are there any knitting patterns with cable stitch?
Regardless of how long you’ve been knitting, the odds of you coming across a knitting pattern or two with cable stitch knitting is quite high. These beautiful twisted and braided designs add a unique look and feel to all of your knits, turning a simple knit sweater pattern into a more timeless knit.
What does cabling mean in a knitting pattern?
Cabling simply means knitting your stitches in a different order. Doing this quite literally twists the stitches, giving you those gorgeous braids. Cables can be made by adding a number of stitches onto a separate needle (a cable needle) while continuing in the pattern as usual.
What kind of needle do you need for cable knitting?
First you’ll need (in addition to your yarn and your knitting!) a cable needle. These are small needles designed specifically for holding stitches aside as you knit a cable. They come in various diameters, can be made out of various materials, and are sometimes curved or have grooves in the middle to help your held stitches stay in place.