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K n Process color version (left) it tin Process color version (left) g Knit PLASTIC NOSTALGIA CANVAS Book spine versions (right) e • An assortment of 10 quick-to-knit, on-trend ca b l cardigans, shrugs, scarves and cowls C a b • Our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial shows le R e a you just how easy cable knitting can be d y • Cables are easy to master, while adding the look of complexity to the simplest of projects • A generous collection of novice-friendly designs, ™ with a healthy mix of challenging projects for ready the more accomplished knitter A collection of 10 easy-to-master cable knitting projects H o u s e o f W h it e B ir c h e s 121064 Edited by Kara Gott Warner House of White Birches official logo, created 1/03 Color specifications: (sYtaonud marudsst bbeef foarme ailinayr uwsiathg eth aet tDeRmGp ct.o)rporate logo HPaonutsoen eo: f3 W35hite Birches Green HPaonutsoen eo: fB Wlahckite Birches Black Process color version (below) CRGMBY: KG: 1C0110,0 B,7Y465, K30 CRGMBY: KR: 01, 0G00K, B0 Hexadecimal: 00654a Hexadecimal: 000000 Green version (below) Minimum sizes allowed (below). Leaf art (below) may be used Reverse white is not recommended at this size. in special circumstances. Process color version (left) Process color version (left) NOSTALGIA PCLAANSVTAISC Book spine versions (right) I n t r o d u c t i o n Cablework knitting creates visual interest and dimension to any design. Cables are easy to master, and they add the look of complexity to even the simplest of projects. In this book you'll find 10 fashionable designs consisting of cardigans, shrugs, scarves and cowls. And if you’re short on time, you’ll find an assortment of quick-to-knit cowls that you could make in just one weekend. If you’re new to cable knitting, or if you’re looking for a quick refresher, our comprehensive tutorial shows you step-by-step how to work a basic 2 x 2 cable. This instructional guide also provides an example of a cable chart so you can better understand what standard cable symbols look like and how to read them. These principles can be applied to any cable once the process is mastered. Let’s explore the many twists and turns that cable knitting has to offer! Kara Gott Warner, editor 2 Cable Ready T a b l e o f Diamond Cabled Cardi, C o n t e n t s page 19 4 How to Knit Cables in Three Easy Steps 6 Easiest Cable Shrug 9 Magic Cable Cardigan 13 Urban Flats 19 Diamond Cabled Cardi 24 Celtic Kimono 31 Bobbles Beyond Compare 34 Drunken Cable Cowl 36 Simplicity Cowl 38 Pebbles & Stones 41 Talik General Information 44 Abbreviations & Symbols 44 Skill Levels 45 Standard Yarn Weight System 45 Inches Into Millimeters & Centimeters 46 Knitting Basics 48 Photo Gallery Bobbles Beyond Compare, page 31 Magic Cable Cardigan, page 9 House of White Birches, Berne, Indiana 46711 AnniesAttic.com 3 H o w t o K n i t C a b l e s i n T h r e e E a s y S t e p s Cables are much easier to knit than they appear. Row 5: [P1, k1] 6 times, p2, 2/2 LC, p2, [k1, p1] There are just three easy steps for working a 6 times. basic cable. Row 6: Rep Row 2. Step 1: Slide stitches onto a cable needle to hold Cast on 32 sts. Work Rows 1–4, then work Row 5 them out of the way temporarily. until you get to 2/2 LC. Step 2: Work the next stitches on the left- To work the 2/2 LC: hand needle. Step 1: Slip 2 stitches onto the cable needle Step 3: Work the stitches from the cable needle. purlwise so they don’t twist. Position the cable The pattern will always be specific as to how many needle in front of your work. stitches to slide onto the cable needle. It also will tell you whether the cable needle is to be held in front or in back of the work. This is very important because this is what causes the cable to twist to the left or to the right. Charts make it easy to see what the cable should look like—the chart symbols look like an actual cable. Charts always have an explanation for what each symbol means. Try this basic 2/2 cable in a swatch that can also function as your gauge swatch for the Easiest Cable Shrug, a perfect beginner cable knitter’s project. It is called a 2/2 cable because 2 stitches cross over 2 stitches. The same steps are used when 3 stitches cross over 3 stitches or any number described in the Step 1 (2/2 LC) instructions. 2/2 LC indicates that cable will cross to the left, so the stitches on the cable needle are held Step 2: Knit the next 2 stitches from the left needle. to the front. 2/2 RC indicates that the cable will cross Knit the stitches firmly so that the stitches don’t get to the right, so the stitches on the cable needle are loose from being stretched. held to the back. You will need knitting needles and a cable needle. Cable needles vary in length and shape so experiment with different styles to find one that you like. Always use a cable needle that is smaller in diameter when compared to your knitting needles. 2 over 2 Left-Cross Cable Rows 1 and 3 (RS): [P1, k1] 6 times, p2, k4, p2, [k1, p1] 6 times. Rows 2 and 4 (WS): [K1, p1] 5 times, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, [k1, p1] 5 times. Step 2 (2/2 LC) 4 Cable Ready Step 3: Knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle, Step 2: Knit the next 2 stitches from the left-hand again tugging them snug just a bit. Continue in needle. Knit the stitches firmly so that the stitches pattern across the row. don’t get loose from being stretched. Step 3 (2/2 LC) Step 2 (2/2 RC) Finish with Row 6 of the pattern. Step 3: Knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle, again tugging them snug just a bit. Continue in The 2nd version is very similar, with only the cable pattern across the row. turn being worked differently. The cable-turn abbreviation is 2/2 RC, which means that 2 stitches are crossing to the right over 2 stitches. 2 over 2 Right-Cross Cable Rows 1 and 3 (RS): [P1, k1] 6 times, p2, k4, p2, [k1, p1] 6 times. Rows 2 and 4 (WS): [K1, p1] 5 times, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, [k1, p1] 5 times. Row 5: [P1, k1] 6 times, p2, 2/2RC, p2, [k1, p1] 6 times. Row 6: Rep Row 2. Cast on 32 sts. Work Rows 1–4, then work Row 5 until Step 3 (2/2 RC) you get to the 2/2 RC. To work the 2/2 RC: Finish with Row 6 of the pattern. ● Step 1: Slip 2 stitches onto the cable needle purlwise so they don’t twist. Position the cable STITCH KEY needle in back of your work. K on RS, p on WS P on RS, k on WS 2/2 RC 2/2 LC 6 5 4 3 2 1 SWATCH 2 WITH 2/2 LC 6 5 4 3 2 1 Step 1 (2/2 RC) SWATCH 1 WITH 2/2 RC House of White Birches, Berne, Indiana 46711 AnniesAttic.com 5 E a s i e s t C a b l e S h r u g Although cables look complicated, they are actually very simple. The shape of this shrug is a basic rectangle so there is no shaping to distract you from focusing on your knitting. Design by Lorna Miser Skill Level Sizes Woman’s small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Finished Measurements Width: 28 (31, 33, 36, 38) inches Length: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) inches Materials • Universal Yarn Blossom Street Collection Cashmere Fleur De Lys (worsted weight; 90% extra-fine merino wool/10% cashmere; 93 yds/50g per ball): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls valour #408 • Size 8 (5mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Cable needle Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4 inches/10cm in seed st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviation Seed Stitch (even number) 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Sl 2 to cn and hold Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across. in front, k2, k2 from cn. Rep Row 1 for pat. Cable Panel (10-st panel) Pattern Stitches Rows 1 and 5 (RS): K1, p2, k4, p2, k1. K2, P2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 2 and all WS rows: P1, k2, p4, k2, p1. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across. Row 3: K1, p2, 2/2 LC, p2, k1. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * across. Row 6: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. Rep Rows 1–6 for pat. 6 Cable Ready Pattern Notes The shrug is worked as a rectangle and, once seamed, has no top or bottom and can be worn either way; one ribbed edging will fold to form a collar at the neck edge. Shrug Cast on 134 (146, 158, 170, 182) sts. Work 4 inches in K2, P2 Rib, ending with a WS row. Set-up row (RS): Work 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts in seed st, *work Cable Panel across 10 sts, work 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts in seed st; rep from * 4 more times. Work even in established pats until shrug measures 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) inches. Work 4 inches in K2, P2 Rib. Bind off loosely in rib. Finishing Weave in ends. Block to finished measurements. Fold shrug in half horizontally holding cast-on and bound-off edges together. Sew side seams, leaving 7 inches open for armholes. ● 6 5 4 2 3 2)" 10-st panel 1 0, 3 3 Fold line 8, 2 CABLE PANEL 6, 2 4 ( 7" 2 STITCH KEY 9)" 8, K on RS, p on WS 7, P on RS, k on WS 6, 2/2 LC 5 ( 28 (31, 33, 36, 38)" 8 Cable Ready M a g i c C a b l e C a r d i g a n Wear this unique piece with the cables draping your torso. Or, flip it around to allow the ribbing to surround your neck. Either way you can't go wrong. Design by Lorna Miser Skill Level Sizes Woman’s small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Finished Measurements Width from cuff to cuff: 60 (60, 60, 60, 62) inches Length: 21 (211/2 , 24, 241/2 , 27) inches Materials • Mirasol Sulka (heavy worsted weight; 60% merino wool/ 20% alpaca/20% silk; 55 yds/50g per skein): 16 (18, 20, 21, 24) skeins raspberry #215 • Size 10 (6mm) straight and 24-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Spare circular needle • Size J/10 (6mm) crochet hook • Cable needle Gauge 15 sts and 17 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. Special Abbreviation 2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Sl 2 to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn. Pattern Stitches K2, P2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * across. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. House of White Birches, Berne, Indiana 46711 AnniesAttic.com 9