Is cable knitting difficult?

Cable-knitting looks impressive, but it's actually relatively easy. Basically what you're doing is as you knit along, you stop and you're taking some stitches and bringing them either to the front or to the back.

Do cables take more yarn?

Checking gauge in a cable pattern

You'll need more yarn and more stitches for a cable sweater than for one of the same dimensions in a knit/purl pattern. If you decide to add a cable (or several) to a plain sweater, be sure to increase enough stitches after you knit your border to maintain the overall width.

What yarn is best for cables?

For full sweaters with all over cables, it's best to have a light bouncy yarn. This means that you'll be looking for a woollen spun yarn (this traps a lot of air for great bounce) and a yarn that's non-superwash. Shaniko, pictured above, uses Imperial Yarn which is a heavy woollen spun yarn.

Does cable needle size matter?

Frequently cable needles come in a package with 2 or 3 sizes. It is best to use a cable needle close to the size of the needle you are using to knit your project. If a needle is too thin, the stitches may slide off as you are working your cable.

Why are there holes in my cable knitting?

It's not a mistake, it's just a side effect of the cable turn. As with the handknit sweater above, I've circled a few cables, and you can see a little distortion wherever there's a cable turn. You can also see that the strand that runs between the purl column and the knit stitch at the edge of the cable is longer.

Hardest Part of Cable Knitting

Can you crochet cable knit?

This stitch can be accomplished with any size hook and/or yarn choice. Just make sure the yarn complements the hook size. In order to do crochet cable stitches, you will need to know how to do both front and back post treble crochet. They are not hard, but you do need to pay attention to where you place your hook.

What can I use instead of a cable needle?

What is moss stitch?

Moss stitch is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made from an alternating pattern of chain stitches and single crochet. It's very easy to work, and the perfect stitch to learn after you've masted the basic crochet stitches.

What are the best cable needles?

How do you stop a ladder when knitting cables?

If you notice ladders after you've finished knitting, you can minimize their appearance by using a tapestry needle or fine knitting needle and pulling up the slack on the ladder, then working the excess yarn back into the knit stitches on the cable.

Can you knit cables with cotton yarn?

What is the best yarn for cable knitting? The best yarn for cable (Aran) knitting, is an Aran or DK weight yarn with high stitch definition, such as wool and other animal fibers, or cotton.