I need to try this. I hate how my cables are messy. Yes, I see it but I didn’t know how to fix it. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will try to return here and update my comment once I try this.
A suggestion: Another way to take up the slack in the K stitch before the P stitch is to wrap the yarn clockwise (on the K stitch), rather than the normal counter-clockwise. This avoids the wrap being more than 360 degrees when it is brought to the front for the purl, as it exits the stitch on the front of the loop. This seems to be more effortless, since everyone's tension is different, and the tension variable is resolved more readily than manually tensioning the thread. Then, when you encounter the reverse wrap stitch on the next row, you continue to wrap clockwise. Additionally, you can hold the P yarn in the back (as in Norwegian purling) so that the yarn is never brought forward for the P stitch, then wrap the yarn clockwise on the P stitch. This also takes up the slack.
As always, your videos are clear and easy to understand your whole method. Thank you for the time it takes you to give these demos to the knitting community.
A very very clear video. Thank you Suzanne. I started doing my cable without cable needle after watching one of your video and could not thank you enough for that ! It's so nice and easy.
Thank you. I am learning that I really do need to learn Continental - makes all the techniques easier to manage from what I can see. This was an interesting video.
Hi Linda, you are very welcome! Here is a short video on learning to knit both Continental and English, ua-cam.com/video/uqKFl7hBifs/v-deo.html . And this is a video on learning to purl both Continental and English, ua-cam.com/video/YzawR-vVyUw/v-deo.html. I hope this helps! ❤️
I like the illusion that intro pic in b/w has .... I usually see cables as they are up close, but this one has a wavy illusion to it at a distance ... verrrry nifty.
Thank you so much for this! I have been knitting for about 10 years but I could never never never get my cables to look nice. I have searched high and low for an explanation and I could not find it anywhere!!! I thought it might have had to take an extra tug on the yarn, but I could never justify it in my head to do so, so I never tried it .... and I should have lol. And the cable trick...you have blown my mind! Now I feel like I can actually tackle cables with confidence without losing my cable needle and my mind! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I recall my first cable project many moons ago. It was a conglomeration of enlongated last cable stitches, cable flares, and miscrossed cables. I cable without a needle using the first method. When I switched to Norwegian knitting, it changed my knitting dramatically-no more tension issues or injuries, plus my speed increased. I love the color cables on the neutral background!
I bet your cable project was beautiful, CFA, and it sounds like you are a very versatile knitter! Thanks so much for watching and for the great feedback. ❤️
Oh, I’m so glad I came across this video! I’m knitting my first cabled project right now, and I did notice that the last knit would be enlarged, and I was wondering how I could minimize that. But it’s not a problem that most people talk about, so I didn’t know what to look for. I’ll have to practice your methods!
This was so helpful! I managed to do cables pretty cleanly the first time I did them But now I struggle with keeping them tidy and uniform! This is exactly what I needed.
Phew, that was a little scary slipping those stitches, lol. Definitely will need the security of a lifeline! And sure enough, I checked a cabled project and see what you mean about untidy. Thanks for the tidy tip, for future projects! As always, thank you Suzanne. 😃
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge -- I love the attention to detail! Your new pattern is lovely, too. Your camera works so well...what is your setup? I've been using a webcam on a tripod, but the focus is less than effective. Thanks again!
I really like your first way to do the cable crossing without a needle , I had never seen it but I sure will try it. Would you say it is also possible for a 6 sts cable, 3 sts crossing over 3. It feeel a bit daring to me. The color cables look sooooo good !!!
Is there any way to fix ladders after you've done a significant piece of work without ripping it out and starting again. I could not understand why I kept getting loose purl stitches after a knit stitch but your explanation showed me exactly why...
Thank you! This is such a great tip. Do you have any suggestions for fixing ladders after the fact as well? In a piece of otherwise tidy cables, I had to ladder down about 20 rows to fix a knit/purl mistake and used smaller needles working back up to help with the limited working yarn but ended up with some ladders at the edges of my cable panel in those rows. 🙁 Any ideas would be most appreciated!
Hi Jennifer! I would use the tip of a knitting or tapestry needle and carefully move the extra yarn in the ladders to the neighboring stitches and then steam it a little so it stays.
Do you have a video on how to fix the left leaning cable holes? First time doing simple cables and I don’t want to rip back and want to fix the hole post finished sweater if possible.
I am sorry but I do not. But, what you can do is use the tip of a knitting needle or tapestry needle and move the excess yarn into the neighboring stitches
I love Suzanne's concept of "tidy". So many knitters out there just focus on speed so they blow through the transitions. Detail is important!
Absolutely, Sheila, I am all about the details! Thanks for the lovely feedback! ❤️
@@SuzanneBryan I'm following all your tips and pointers and I'm knitting like a machine here! Looking good!
Thank you! I abandoned cables years ago after getting very messy results that were too discouraging. Now I will give them another try.
After each one of your videos that I watch I become a better knitter. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill with us!!
I need to try this. I hate how my cables are messy. Yes, I see it but I didn’t know how to fix it. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will try to return here and update my comment once I try this.
Wonderful to hear, Annie! And yes, please let me know how it goes. 😊
A suggestion: Another way to take up the slack in the K stitch before the P stitch is to wrap the yarn clockwise (on the K stitch), rather than the normal counter-clockwise. This avoids the wrap being more than 360 degrees when it is brought to the front for the purl, as it exits the stitch on the front of the loop. This seems to be more effortless, since everyone's tension is different, and the tension variable is resolved more readily than manually tensioning the thread. Then, when you encounter the reverse wrap stitch on the next row, you continue to wrap clockwise. Additionally, you can hold the P yarn in the back (as in Norwegian purling) so that the yarn is never brought forward for the P stitch, then wrap the yarn clockwise on the P stitch. This also takes up the slack.
Yes, that works too. Thanks for sharing.
I'm looking forward to neater cable after watching. Thank you.
As always, your videos are clear and easy to understand your whole method. Thank you for the time it takes you to give these demos to the knitting community.
A very very clear video. Thank you Suzanne. I started doing my cable without cable needle after watching one of your video and could not thank you enough for that ! It's so nice and easy.
I love hearing this, Anne, thank you! ❤️
I gave up cables because they looked so messy. Now after watching your video, I will give it another go. Excellent tutorial, thank you.
OMG! I don't need cable needles anymore! Thank you!
Thank you. I am learning that I really do need to learn Continental - makes all the techniques easier to manage from what I can see. This was an interesting video.
Hi Linda, you are very welcome! Here is a short video on learning to knit both Continental and English, ua-cam.com/video/uqKFl7hBifs/v-deo.html . And this is a video on learning to purl both Continental and English, ua-cam.com/video/YzawR-vVyUw/v-deo.html. I hope this helps! ❤️
I like the illusion that intro pic in b/w has .... I usually see cables as they are up close, but this one has a wavy illusion to it at a distance ... verrrry nifty.
Thank you, Norfolk, I appreciate that! ❤️
Thank you so much for this! I have been knitting for about 10 years but I could never never never get my cables to look nice. I have searched high and low for an explanation and I could not find it anywhere!!! I thought it might have had to take an extra tug on the yarn, but I could never justify it in my head to do so, so I never tried it .... and I should have lol. And the cable trick...you have blown my mind! Now I feel like I can actually tackle cables with confidence without losing my cable needle and my mind! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Janna, what a lovely thing to say, thank you! I have every confidence with practice and diligence, your cables will be beautiful! ❤️
You are simply amazing. After so many miles of messy cables now I’ll know what to do!
Wonderful tips that I will try on an easy sweater I am about to knit.
That's awesome, TC, looking forward to hearing how it goes! ❤️
I love watching you videos. So informative.
I'm glad you like them, Cynde! Thank you! ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! Your pointers were extremely helpful in guiding me to improve my cable skills.
I love to knit cables. My second scarf was cream and teal with cables back in 2012.
Me too, K J! Cream and teal sounds like a lovely combo and I'm sure your scarf is beautiful! ❤️
I recall my first cable project many moons ago. It was a conglomeration of enlongated last cable stitches, cable flares, and miscrossed cables. I cable without a needle using the first method. When I switched to Norwegian knitting, it changed my knitting dramatically-no more tension issues or injuries, plus my speed increased. I love the color cables on the neutral background!
I bet your cable project was beautiful, CFA, and it sounds like you are a very versatile knitter! Thanks so much for watching and for the great feedback. ❤️
Love your new pattern, gorgeous ♥ Your tutorials are always wonderful and represent your trusted Master Knitter knowledge
Thank you so much, Mickey, I appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️
Thank you, Suzanne!
You are very welcome, Dollyce! ❤️
Thanks a lot. That was really helpful.
You are very welcome, Sara! 😊
The 3D cables are gorgeous. Thank you
You are very welcome, Isa! Thank you! 😊
Oh, I’m so glad I came across this video! I’m knitting my first cabled project right now, and I did notice that the last knit would be enlarged, and I was wondering how I could minimize that. But it’s not a problem that most people talk about, so I didn’t know what to look for. I’ll have to practice your methods!
Wonderful to hear, GGR! 😊
I would love to see how you do these 2 cable techniques with right leaning cables.
Awesome tips Suzanne! I cannot wait to start using them. I hope you and your loved ones are well. Take care and be safe. Stephanie from California
Hi Stephanie, we are all well and hope you and yours are the same! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️
This was so helpful! I managed to do cables pretty cleanly the first time I did them
But now I struggle with keeping them tidy and uniform! This is exactly what I needed.
You are very welcome! Happy knitting.
Wow, this was amazing to see......thank you
Thank you very much, Suzanne! Wonderful explanations!
Thank you, Françoise! 🥰
I Love you, Suzanne❤❤❤
Phew, that was a little scary slipping those stitches, lol. Definitely will need the security of a lifeline!
And sure enough, I checked a cabled project and see what you mean about untidy. Thanks for the tidy tip, for future projects!
As always, thank you Suzanne. 😃
Motz, your feedback is always appreciated! Looking forward to hearing how this works for you. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge -- I love the attention to detail! Your new pattern is lovely, too. Your camera works so well...what is your setup? I've been using a webcam on a tripod, but the focus is less than effective. Thanks again!
I use my iPhone as my camera, and I view my hands through the IPhone that is attached to a double clamp. 😊
I really like your first way to do the cable crossing without a needle , I had never seen it but I sure will try it. Would you say it is also possible for a 6 sts cable, 3 sts crossing over 3. It feeel a bit daring to me. The color cables look sooooo good !!!
Yes, Nicole, you can do it on 3 over 3; it is daring but possible. 😊
💕 Lovely 🌹
Thank You Very Much 💖
You are so welcome, Gayathri! ❤️
Is there any way to fix ladders after you've done a significant piece of work without ripping it out and starting again. I could not understand why I kept getting loose purl stitches after a knit stitch but your explanation showed me exactly why...
Thank you! This is such a great tip. Do you have any suggestions for fixing ladders after the fact as well? In a piece of otherwise tidy cables, I had to ladder down about 20 rows to fix a knit/purl mistake and used smaller needles working back up to help with the limited working yarn but ended up with some ladders at the edges of my cable panel in those rows. 🙁 Any ideas would be most appreciated!
Hi Jennifer! I would use the tip of a knitting or tapestry needle and carefully move the extra yarn in the ladders to the neighboring stitches and then steam it a little so it stays.
Do you have a video on how to fix the left leaning cable holes? First time doing simple cables and I don’t want to rip back and want to fix the hole post finished sweater if possible.
I am sorry but I do not. But, what you can do is use the tip of a knitting needle or tapestry needle and move the excess yarn into the neighboring stitches
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😊 Thanks for watching!
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Thank you, Suzanne!
You are so welcome, Gail! 😊