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Guess what I just learned!

I finally learned how to cable without a cable needle - it is so fun! I used Grumperina's method, found here:

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I've always wanted to learn this but the last time I did a cabling project, it was a 15-stitch cable and I really didn't think that was a good one to start on so had to wait until now. If I'd known it was so easy I may have picked up more cabling projects in-between!In case you're wondering what project it is that has the cables, I just cast on for Fetching from knitty.com. I am not sure if I'm going to like fingerless gloves but I had some yarn without a purpose so thought I'd give them a try. We are moving next week so I'm doing lots of little immediate-gratification projects. If a project OTN gets lost in the move, I'd rather it be one I can quickly replicate instead of a big one that I've spent weeks on.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

LauraJ

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Laura J
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I've done this when I haven't been able to find a cable needle (worked it out for myself) but it's clumsy and I'd far rather use a cable needle.

Mary

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Mary Fisher

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

That's great Laura! It always fun to learn a new way of doing things. You're right though, I don't think I would have tried it on a

15 stitch cable either... Grumperina has a great blog, been reading it for a few years now. She has designed some really nice patterns. The Picovoli tee is on my to- do list. (Still) Marie and the cats

I finally learned how to cable without a cable needle - it is so fun! I

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bienchat

It works best on a 2st twist or 4st cable. Any more than moving 2 sts is too awkard.

sue

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suzee

i have made many forms of cables ,,up to 4 stiches + 2 [ normal looking braid] it is easy to work without help ,,,,if more are involved have a Fat emroidery needle as help mirjam n>

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Ooh, I'll have to look up that pattern. I've been wanting to make a T for a while. Thanks for the heads-up!

LauraJ

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Laura J

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