Anatomy of a Cable
What is a cable? How do Crosses and Twists differ? And how do the abbreviations work? Get the answers here!
Yarn Decisions with Cables
Singles? Two-ply? Worsted versus Woolen-spun. Learn all the details here.
Counting Rows in Cables
I know you need to keep track of row counts – it’s especially obvious with cables. But somehow, I end up getting confused and forgetting what I’m supposed to do. Is it once every 4 rows? 6? Fortunately there’s an easy trick! How to Do It Here’s a cable that I want to count. I’m …
Fixing a Mis-Crossed Cable
We all do it. We get in the zone and poof! We’ve turned a cable the wrong way. Learn how to fix it here.
Prepping a Chart
Right. Left. Purls. It’s all great information! Learn how to use it here.
Cables on Charts
I’ll give you my preferred way to chart cables, but just like knitting abbreviations there are lots of ways to chart a cable. As always, your pattern is the master. My preferred way
Reading a Knitting Chart with Cables
If you’d like to know more about charts or if you’re just starting out and it’s all confusing – this is the right place!
Neatening the Edges of a Cable
You know how your cable edges can get stretched out? There’s an easy way to address it…. If you have the issue where the edge of the cable stitch gets stretched – it makes sense! The cable has a long way to travel and all that manipulation and tugging can take its toll. Making It …
Not Your Standard Cable Stitches
You probably know how to do a 2/2 RPC and you want to advance. We give you a great option and teach you why it’s so nice.
Brunelli Wrap
This two-colored wrap is inspired by flames. The two sides are intertwined within a central cable, surrounded by bramble stitch. The edges are defined by cables on each side. The wrap is knit flat, using a simple intarsia technique for the two colors. Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Yarn …
Asagao Shawl
Named for the Japanese form of the Morning Glory, this wrap is all about the twining cables and twisted stitches that work their way from end to end. A classic rectangular stole worked in a heavier weight yarn than one would usually use for lacy cables, this stole is complex, but will work up quickly …
Sarnia Cherie Wrap
Sarnia Cherie. Gem of the sea.Home of my childhood, my heart longs for thee.Thy voice calls me ever, forget thee I’ll never,Island of beauty. Sarnia Cherie. Chorus of Sarnia Cherie our “unofficial” Island anthem. Read the full text here.Named for my beloved island of Guernsey, which we like to think is the home of Gansey/Guernsey design. …
Sea Mist Scarf
Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Purchase this single pattern The Skellig Islands are two steep, rocky islands about 8 miles off the coast of Ireland. The boat ride through the mist to Skellig Michael inspired this scarf pattern. When you get to the island, you climb hundreds of steps …
Tresser Hat
Tresser is a unisex, super-bulky hat featuring the Saxon braid cable stitch pattern. This design is intended to be a quick knit suitable for gifts, whether for Christmas, New Year’s or Valentine’s Day. Tutorials Stretchy Long-tail CO How to read a knitting chart Cable without a cable needle Size 20” [51 cm] circumference (unstretched) and …
Samara Socks
These socks were inspired by the stitch pattern that looks like the winged maple seeds, called Samara, and I then searched for the perfect yarn to use to highlight the stitches. The yarn used was specially dyed with this design in mind. Tutorials Judy’s Magic Cast On Cable Without a Cable Needle Decrease Bind Off …
Chance of Snow Cowl
This cabled cowl uses a version of the Hugs and Kisses stitch pattern. The cables, gauge and yarn combined create a firm fabric that helps the cowl stand up enough to protect your neck, ears, and nose from the cold yet it still scrunches down easily to keep you toasty warm. Tutorials Provisional Cast On …
Celtic Cables Cowl
I first discovered Celtic knots at the age of 14 and have been enamored of their interweaving intricacy ever since. For years I filled my school notebooks with Celtic doodles, so discovering that I could translate them to knitting was an absolute delight! This cowl is so much fun to knit and watch the interweaving …
April 2018 – Shawl Issue!
Our Shawl Issue has something for everyone – both knitting and crochet, texture, cables, colorwork and lace, and a variety of shapes – crescent, rectangular, triangle and unusual. Don’t miss this issue – EVERY pattern was in Ravelry Hot Right Now!
Desiderata Shawl
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.[] With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. ” Desiderata, by Max Erhamann. Desiderata is a semicircular shawl worked from side to side. Body and edge are worked …
Sempervivum Shawl
My neighbor grows Hens and Chicks at the edge of her lawn between rocks. They charm the eye even in winter, so they showed up in my knitting. The hexagonal motifs can be arranged into various shawl configurations. In different colors they can be stash busters, the center out construction means that gradients do fun …
January 2018
Cowls, shawls, scarves and hats to keep the chilly weather at bay while making a stylish statement. A fun pair of cabled socks and an easy pair of mittens for a child.