Category Archives: Cable

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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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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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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Flak, almost done

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Jim

I’m not quite done yet. I’ve completed knitting on the body.  The only thing left to do is knit the neckline, and then tie up all the loose yarn. This is the first time, in many, many months that I … Continue reading →

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Flak is getting close

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Jim

Tonight, I finished the pattern knitting on this sweater.  I reduced for the ribbing, and knit two rounds of rib.  The only thing left to do now is knit two inches of ribbing at the bottom, then pick up and … Continue reading →

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Just keep knitting, Just keep knitting

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Jim

Not much going on here right now.  I’ve been knitting away on my FLAK.  It looks about the same as the last post, only it’s about 6 or 7 inches longer.  I’ve probably got 2 inches or so to go … Continue reading →

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FLAK Update – My long term UFO

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Jim

I’ve been working on my sweater for a long, long, long time now.  Now that I’m knitting and blogging again, I think it is time for a FLAK update.  I checked back to see what my last update was. WOW! … Continue reading →

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HALLELUJAH, AMEN!

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Jim

After much cussing (and I do mean a LOT of cussing!), My January Chemo Cap is finished (yea, it’s way late).  It’s only as late as it is because I was 80% done with a different hat and I decided … Continue reading →

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FLAK Update

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Jim

My FLAK is making good progress.  I’ve moved the back to scrap yarn, and I’m picking up stitches for the front.  I made a minor change to the pattern here.  The instructions call for knitting the right front, then putting … Continue reading →

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