How to Knit Cables short course
Learn to knit a variety of cable stitch patterns starting with simple ones and moving on to a fancy braid.
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Learn to knit a variety of cable stitch patterns starting with simple ones and moving on to a fancy braid.
The cable cast-on method is my go-to method for teaching beginners. I like it because a new stitch is formed by moving the yarn in the same way as knitting, which means less for beginners to learn. And this method produces a cast-on edge that is firm and tidy even after knitting rows of stitches.
How to knit tutorial: cable cast-on method (for knitting right-handed). The cable cast-on method is my go-to method for teaching beginners.
Learn how to crochet a circle and tube and make a drawstring crochet bag during my workshop on Saturday 12 August.
Learn how to crochet front post stitches in this photo tutorial written for right-handed crocheters.
Learn how to crochet front post stitches in this photo tutorial written for left-handed crocheters.
Links to my hand-knit tutorials for knitting left-handed or knitting right-handed, and crochet tutorials for crocheting left-handed or crocheting right-handed.
The knitted cast-on method is an easy way to cast on stitches. It's not always the best way, so I'm going to show you how to do a knitted cast-on, then tell you when and when not to use it. This tutorial is for knitting left-handed.
The knitted cast-on method is an easy way to cast on stitches. It's not always the best way, so I'm going to show you how to do a knitted cast-on, then tell you when and when not to use it. This tutorial is for knitting right-handed.
The tubular cast-on method for 2x2 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.