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Very Easy Guide to Cable Knitting, The: Step-by-step techniques, easy-to-follow stitch patterns and projects to get you started - Paperback | Diverse Reads

Very Easy Guide to Cable Knitting, The: Step-by-step techniques, easy-to-follow stitch patterns and projects to get you started

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A structured cable knitting course from the basics to the complex to make fabulous projects.

This very easy guide opens up the wonderful world of twisted stitches to knitters of any ability, even complete beginners. It is an indispensable introduction to all kinds of stitches, from simple mock cables to intricate bobble-textured plaits, for both cable panels, accents, and all-over repeats.
Learn the basic techniques and practise the stitches with clear instructions and step-by step photos – then use your skills to make all kinds of specially designed projects, from giant-cable throws that stitch up quickly on large needles, to snuggly hats and scarves and more adventurous accessories and home comforts.
Each stitch pattern is featured in both written and chart forms so you can get used to using either method when working from other commercial patterns. So whether you’re a knitting novice or a dab hand, cables have never been easier to make.

ISBN-13: 9781782219842

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 02-08-2022

Pages: 144

Product Dimensions: 8.56(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Lynne Watterson has been knitting and designing for as long as she can remember. At the age of five she designed her first outfit – a sweater, hat and scarf ensemble for her Sindy doll. With knitting in her blood, her grandfather was a machine knitter and her grandmother a patter checker for a knitting publication, it came as no surprise to her family when on leaving school she worked as a knitting sub-editor at IPC Magazines, serving a five-year apprenticeship. Her apprenticeship was cut short when she was offered the position of Knitting Editor on a publication for Marshall Cavendish Partworks. Lynne has edited many craft magazines in her career including Fashioncraft, Hand Knitting News, Machine Knitting News, Cross Stitch, Needlecraft Magic, Cross Stitch Magic, as well as contributing to many others including Prima and Ideal Home. Lynne lives and works in the Cotswolds, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Lesson 1 Yarns 8

Lesson 2 Knitting kit 10

Lesson 3 Cable needles 12

Knitting basics 14

Lesson 4 Casting on 16

Lesson 5 Knit and purl 18

Lesson 6 Reversible fabrics 20

Lesson 7 Casting off 21

Lesson 8 Tension 22

Lesson 9 Charts 24

The cables 26

Lesson 10 Mock cables 28

Technique: Binding stitches 30

The stitch collection 32

Project 1 Mug and tea cosies 50

Project 2 Placemat and napkin ring 54

Project 3 Scarf 56

Project 4 Storage basket 58

Lesson 11 Cable panels 60

Technique: Working a simple cable 62

The stitch collection 64

Project 5 Hot water bottle cover 82

Project 6 Hand muff 84

Project 7 Cushion and bolster 86

Project 8 Throw and cushion 88

Lesson 12 Cable patterns 92

Technique: Twisting stitches 94

The stitch collection 96

Project 9 Oblong cushion 116

Project 10 Knitting bag 118

Project 11 Baby blanket 120

Project 12 Handbag 122

Project 13 Floor cushion 124

Finishing techniques 126

Lesson 13 Blocking and pressing 128

Lesson 14 Perfect seams 130

Lesson 15 Tassels 132

Lesson 16 Pompoms 133

Lesson 17 Twisted cord 134

Lesson 18 Fringing 135

Lesson 19 Adding buttons 136

Lesson 20 Decorative thongs 138

Lesson 21 Aftercare essentials 139

Abbreviations and chart symbols 140

Index 142

Credits 144