Category Archives: Cable

Magic Mittens

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Jim

I finally broke down.  The ladies at my LYS have been “gently encouraging” me to try the magic loop for a while now.  I had a pair of mittens to make for Gwen, so I decided to try it.  I … Continue reading →

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FLAK is on track

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Jim

The yarn arrived for my sweater yesterday.  I was so excited that I got right to work.  After taking some measurements, and some quick (and painless) math, I knocked out the shoulder saddles.  I can’t wait to get to work … Continue reading →

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FLAK – Cable Swatch is complete

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Jim

The cable swatch is one complete repeat (24 rows) of the center panel (right side of the photo) and one side panel (left side of the photo). Starting at the right is a 6 stitch wave cable, then a 4 … Continue reading →

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Shannon’s Celtic Cable Hat finished

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Jim

And it looks GREAT on her! This is my first “Girl From Auntie” project. I’m truly amazed by the quality of her design on this pattern. Not only is the pattern extremely well written, the charts are easy to follow … Continue reading →

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Look Ma, No Cable Needle!

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Jim

Well, I finally did it, I learned to do cables without a cable needle.  It is so easy, I’m shocked that they even make cable needles!  I’m working on the Celtic Cable Cap, using a cable needle.  Once I get … Continue reading →

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The FLAK begins

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Jim

I finally got some test yarn for my latest project, FLAK(Follow the Leader Aran Knitting).  I knit the gauge swatch for the filler stitch last night.  I washed and blocked the swatch, can you believe it?  I chose a moss … Continue reading →

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One done, almost

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Jim

I finished one of my fingerless gloves, and then decided I need to make them gloves with full fingers…  The gauge is good, the size is right on, but they are THICK.  They are so heavy that I couldn’t use … Continue reading →

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The Second Triquetra

Posted on December 1, 2007 by Jim

I made a quick trip to the only place open late to get some yarn.  It was a big chain store, so there wasn’t much to choose from.  I ended up with some Paton’s Classic Wool.  It’s pretty good, it’s … Continue reading →

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The First Triquetra

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Jim

I’ve been wanting to start doing cables for a while now.  I mean really doing cables, not just doing simple twists, but designing complex patterns.  So, I started off small a simple Triquetra.  Well, I thought it would be simple, … Continue reading →

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