Do you know the basics of cabling but are nervous about taking on a more complex project? Choose from several intermediate or advanced-level patterns to take the next step with your cabling skills. This class will discuss how to set yourself up for success in a cabled pattern, read a cabled chart, fix mistakes or mis-crossed cables, cabling without a needle, and measure gauge across a cabled swatch. If you’ve tried basic cabling before and are ready to level up your skills, choose between the Victoria Scarf and the Beeswax Cowl patterns as a great next step. Or try the intermediate level Kanelbulle Hat for more challenging cabling patterns in an approachable accessory. For students with a bit more experience and interest in tackling a cabled garment, the Vivienne Pullover and the Carly Cardigan are both great choices.
3 two-hour sessions
Pick your project based on your skill level:
Beginner: Bulky Hat
Skills needed:
- Knitting and purling in the round
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Main color: 1 ball of Rosários 4 Bulky Light (100g/60m), shown in color 110
- Contrast color: 1 ball of Rosários 4 Bulky Light yarn (100g/60m), shown in color 107
- US#10.5 (6.5 mm) 16″ circular needle
- US#11 (8 mm) 16″ circular needles and double-pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Bulky Hat pattern from Rosários 4
Preparation:
Before class, please finish ribbing and be ready to start the cable chart.
Advanced Beginner: A Twisted Affair Hat
Skills needed:
- Knitting and purling in the round
- Prior cabling experience recommended
Materials:
- Yarn: 2 skeins of Luft by Woolfok Yarns (55% Merino / 45% Cotton / 109 yd 100 m; 50g) or approx. 163 (190) yards [150 (173) m] of Aran-weight yarn
- US#8 (5 mm) needles
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking aids
- A Twisted Affair pattern
Preparation:
Before class, please finish ribbing and be ready to start the cable chart.
Intermediate: Compass Cowl
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Basic cabling
- Reading from cable chart
Materials:
- Yarn: 1 (2) skeins of Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool; 274 yds/100 gm skein). Shown in Orchid Heather-#519. Alternatively, we recommend Rosários 4 Re-use or Real Merino
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US#4 (3.5 mm) 24″ circular needle
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US#6 (4.0 mm) 24″ circular needle
- stitch markers
- cable needle
- tapestry needle
- Compass Cowl Pattern
Preparation:
Before class, please finish ribbing and be ready to start the cable chart.
Advanced: Terpsichore Scarf
Skills needed:
- Knitting, purling
- Prior cabling experience
- Reading from cable chart
Materials:
- Yarn: Choose either held double or held single.
- Held double to achieve DK-weight: 246 yards of fingering-weight yarn AND 246 yards of lace-weight yarn. We recommend Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair and Knitting For Olive Fingering Merino, or The Periwinkle Sheep Wolke + Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply.
- Held single for DK-weight: 246 yards of DK-weight yarn, held single. We recommend Woolfolk Strå Woolfolk Brise; Di Gilpin Lalland DK; Rosários 4 Real Merino; or Manos del Uruguay Sami or Marla
- US#6 (4.0 mm) 24″ or 32″ circular needles
- 2 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking tools
- Cable needle (if using)
- Terpsichore Scarf pattern
Advanced: Laulu Shawl
Skills needed:
- Knitting, purling
- Prior cabling experience
- Reading from cable chart
Materials:
- Yarn: Choose either held double or held single.
- Held double to achieve DK-weight: 246 yards of fingering-weight yarn AND 246 yards of lace-weight yarn. We recommend Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair and Knitting For Olive Fingering Merino, or The Periwinkle Sheep Wolke + Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply.
- Held single for DK-weight: 246 yards of DK-weight yarn, held single. We recommend Woolfolk Strå Woolfolk Brise; Di Gilpin Lalland DK; Rosários 4 Real Merino; or Manos del Uruguay Sami or Marla
- US#6 (4.0 mm) 24″ or 32″ circular needles
- 2 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking tools
- Cable needle (if using)
- Laulu Shawl pattern
