Cabling Clinic (knitting)

Do you know the basics of cabling but are nervous about taking on a more complex project? Choose from several intermediate or advanced-level patterns to take the next step with your cabling skills. This class will discuss how to set yourself up for success in a cabled pattern, read a cabled chart, fix mistakes or mis-crossed cables, cabling without a needle, and measure gauge across a cabled swatch. If you’ve tried basic cabling before and are ready to level up your skills, choose between the Victoria Scarf and the Beeswax Cowl patterns as a great next step. Or try the intermediate level Snowdrop Hat for more challenging cabling patterns in an approachable accessory. The Nona Shawl is also a great intermediate option for those who want a more substantial accessory.

2 two-hour sessions that meet the same day each week.

Instructor: Linda

Skills needed: intermediate, advanced.

• See below for specific skills required for each project.

Pick your project based on your skill level:

Advanced Beginner: Victoria Scarf

Skills needed:

• Knitting and purling

• Increasing and decreasing

Materials:

• Yarn: 241 yards of DK weight yarn

• Size US 4 circular needles in 16-24” length

• Cable Needle

• Tapestry Needle

• Stitch markers

• Highlighter tape is optional, but helpful

• Copy of Victoria Scarf pattern by Isy Billing

Advanced Beginner: Beeswax Cowl

Skills needed:

• Ability to knit, purl, and work in the round

Materials:

• Yarn: 400 yards DK weight yarn

• Size US 6 circular needle in a 24” length

• Cable Needle

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch markers

• Highlighter tape is optional, but helpful

• Copy of Beeswax Cowl pattern

Homework: Finish ribbing and be ready to start cable chart.

Intermediate: Snowdrop Hat

Skills needed:

• Knitting in the round

• Decreasing

• Basic cabling

Materials:

• Yarn: 180-200 yards of DK weight

• We recommend Kelbourne Woolens Scout or Di Gilipin Lalland DK.

• US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles

• US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular needles

• Either US 7 (4.50mm) dpns or a 40” circular needle in the same size for magic loop.

• Crochet Hook size G (4.25mm) (for crochet bobble)

• Stitch markers

• Cable needle

• A copy of the Snowdrop Hat pattern by Wool & Pine

Preparation:

Finish ribbing and be ready to start the cable chart.

Intermediate: Nona Shawl

Skills needed:

• Increases, decreases, knit, purl

• Basic cabling skills

Materials:

• Yarn: 875 yards of DK weight yarn

• We recommend Julie Asselin Leizu DK, Hazel Knits Lively DK, or Sea Change Ravine.

• US 8 (5 mm) needles or size needed to get gauge

• Stitch markers

• Row counter recommended

• Cable needle, if using

• Tapestry needle

• A copy of the Nona Shawl by Audrey Borrego

Craft: Knitting