Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop that will take your cable knitting to new heights! In Embellishing Cables, we’ll dive into the world of creative cable enhancements and explore techniques to make your cable designs truly extraordinary. While some understanding of basic cabling techniques is helpful, it is not strictly necessary to participate in this workshop. During this class, we will: discover different methods of cable embellishments, unlocking different possibilities for customization; explore a variety of stitch patterns specifically designed to enhance cable designs, adding texture, depth, and visual interest; and learn how to incorporate simple embroidery techniques to embellish cables, transforming them into works of art. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a repertoire of techniques and ideas to take your cable knitting to the next level, unleashing your creativity and making your projects truly unique.
Technique Requirements: knit/purl; basic cabling techniques (recommended)
Preparation:
To ensure we make the most of our time together, I'd like you to complete some
homework in preparation for the workshop: make a little sample/swatch that you'll also
be able to use into a surprise project.
Materials:
80 yards of worsted weight yarn.
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Directions:
Row 1: Purl 1, (knit 12, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1) twice, knit 12, purl 1.
Row 2: Knit 1, (purl 12, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1) twice, purl 12, knit 1.
Rows 3-6: Repeat rows 1-2 twice.
Row 7: Purl 1, (C6F: slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit 3, knit 3
from cable needle; C6B: slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, knit
3 from cable needle; purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1) twice, C6F, C6B, purl 1.
Row 8: Same as row 2.
Repeat rows 1-8 until the swatch measures 6 inches [15 cm] in length.
Bind off all stitches.
Soak your sample in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Rinse it, squeeze out the excess
water, and pin it to dry. If you have time, make a second swatch, identical to the first
one.
Materials:
80 yards of worsted weight yarn.
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Other Materials and Notions for the Workshop:
Please bring the following materials and notions for our session:
1. Sample/Swatch and the knitting needles you used for it.
2. Leftovers (approximately 50 yards) of fingering and worsted weight yarn in fun
colors.
3. Double-pointed needles in a small size (2 to 3 mm) to make a small i-cord.
4. Crochet hook in any size you have (if buying one, make it a 4mm).
5. Tapestry needle.
Notepad and pen, cable needles, selection of worsted- and fingering-weight yarn in various colors (leftovers), knitting needles in the appropriate size for your chosen yarn, tapestry needle.