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Simple Cabled Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jim

Free Cable Knitting Pattern – Reversible Cable Ribbed Scarf This free cable knitting pattern is a nice thick scarf featuring a “cabled rib” design that looks the same on both sides. If you’ve never knit cables before, this scarf is … Continue reading →

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The Long Tail Cast On

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Jim

There are many, many methods to cast on stitches. The method I prefer for casting on stitches is the Long Tail Cast On. This method only works for starting new work. You can’t use this method to cast on in … Continue reading →

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A Froggin’ We Will Go…

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Jim

So, some of you may recognize this: This is the last photo taken of the Shawl Collar Jacket by Wendy Baker I’m knitting. As of two days ago, it was finished. There is a strong emphasis on the ‘was’. It … Continue reading →

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How to Knit a Cable Without a Cable Needle

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Jim

So, how do you knit cables faster? How do you keep from losing the cable needle in between the couch cushions? The answer is: Lose the cable needle! Here is the simple technique I use for knitting cables without a … Continue reading →

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I’m not a sock knitter

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Jim

I just finished the heel on my first argyle sock.  I started working the last diamond, but the heel is bothering me.  The short rows are not as invisible as they should be, not to mention the little holes.  So … Continue reading →

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Back on track

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Jim

I finished Gwen’s pink sweater (side track sweater) this evening. It’s been a really quick knit, and I’m happy with the way it turned out. I followed the pattern darn near to the letter.  I think there was a mistake … Continue reading →

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I started the argyle socks

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Jim

Well, after many color issues, I finally got started on my argyle socks.  I ended up getting Calypso Heather for my lighter blue.  It is tad on the green side, but I like the way it looks with the Marine … Continue reading →

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What’s up with those colors?

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Jim

I got the yarn for my argyle socks last week. I placed another order for yarn for my argyle socks yesterday. See, I ordered Knitpicks palette yarn, which seems nice.  It looks nice.  It feels nice.  But the color samples … Continue reading →

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Knit Triquetra Cable Chart

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Jim

I’ve had a few requests for a cable chart for the Triquetra cable from my Triquetra gloves.  Well here it is… Click on the image to get a larger view. Here is the long awaited legend for this chart:

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IT IS FINISHED!!!

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Jim

I finished my uber-cabley sweater tonight!  This is the biggest thing I’ve ever knit, physically and technically.  It took longer that I wanted it to, but I finished it in under a year.  Given that it is my first adult … Continue reading →

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