CABLES UNTANGLED OVER 20 DESIGNS & MORE THAN 100 CAGLE § CHESImt Aaduc tion Cabl stitches mysteriously meandering over and under one another in beautiful alte { the main reasons I'¢ wanted lo learn how lo knit back on high school | was fascinated by their beautiful, rich texture: how cabled ropes wound vial rewneck diamond ¢ eemed magically t lyle afghans; haw incredibly on alter on, New York's Ieatured exciting new takes on this lime-honored knitting technique Needles ¥ Hill do. And, just like many other knitters and non-knilters, | was intimidated by ent qj at lirst | thought that fabric thal looked so inimcale had to be equally difficult to make. Here's the surprise: While cabling might look like knitting acrobatics, it’s actually quite e you get the hang of iL Like any knitting technique [and any skill Ihat you're just Le it can be a bil awkward al first. Relax. Basic instructions and illustrations will show exactly your needles should be doing, and little d iricks are interspersed throughout to help make the entire process easier and much more {un iterns are offen wrillen in their own er in seem totally foreign. Bul the and how they work. | have even comfortable fr Another intimidating aspect of cables is thal thei language, using a graphic layoul of symbals on charts that charts. and symbals won t be hard te read ance you under provided written translations lor the first Few charts just to make sure you he very start (had a great time desiqning the twenty-one projects lor this book, and working on Ihe Cable hitch Pattern Dictionary was absolutely a designers dream-come-true. The number of cable variations that are pessible using just ovo basic slilches—kail and purl—is mind-boggling! I've ine {over 120 cable stitch patierns in this collection, many of which i designed specifically for this book (hope thal as you become more and more comfortable with cables, you'll be able to use the shich patterns in your own designs. Ive even inctuded some hints about designing veth cables just lo. get you going So let's get started! We've gol the whole world of cabled knilling to explore ZsCamtemts INTRODUCTION 1. BASICS: CABLES ONLY LOOK SCARY! PROJECTS 2. JUST GO FOR IT! SIMPLE PROJECTS FOR CABLING BEGINNERS imple Hal anc Sear! Set nan's Simole Pullover 3. COZY CABLES TO CUDDLE UP WITH: ACCENTS FOR THE HOME Peroerdic siar Squares Aighat Fatened Cates Plow Arar: Siyle Afghast b-srvest Tweed Alqher Rug wh ace Hor Pullewse ample Alga 4. CABLE CHIC: CLOTHING FOR WOMEN Tweeg Pa sever Neck 5. SHOWER THEM WITH CABLES: GIFTS FOR YOUR LUCKY FRIENOS AND FAMILY Mer’s Interlsaned Cables Pullover Hef Hors F f il Lithe Bag witty hiwel, Child's Crewneck Pullover Mary weed Pullever Basy GO aniue STITCH DICTIONARY 6. CABLE STITCH PATTERN DICTIONARY Huw the Cable Spteh O ctiorary bees Rigs Cet Perel, Allow Peters RESOURCES Yarn Choice ard Sabato Mater. Rosmurent rales kr aveledqment: bb a4 M4 114 14Getting, Started Believe it or not, cables add a lot of textural interest to knitted fabric with very little effort. Regardless of their complexity, all cables are made using the same simple technique: stitches exchange places wit TOOLS To transpose stilches to create @ cable, a stilch or graup of stitches 1s temporarily placed onto a cable needle while the ex! Stitch or group of stitches is worked Many shapes of cable needles are available, [rom a U-shaped hook to a shor!, siraight tool with a-dip or little ridges in the midale 1, for obe, preter using a reqular double-pointed knitting needia to hald stitches that fam going to shift The skghtly onger length makes it easy to hold while cabling, and once they come in sels of four or live, | never have Lo worry about losing ene! In fact, in a pinch, ve been known to use a common bobby pin or toothpick, And there's even 3 way to work a cable without a cable needle at alll [Bul more on that later) Cable needles are made from a variety of materials and come in many sizes Metal ones are especially smooth, facilitating the quick Iransler of stitches, this same sleek ity, however, can make them prablematic for begin- Wooten ones, on the other hand, seem to grab onto ers jusl enough ta prevent unwanted slipping and Jing They area musi tf'you re knitting wath 2 particul: slippery fiber such as rayon or mercerized cotton. Try several different types, and choose the one you like best When selecting a cabling tool, whether js a true cable needle or a basic double-poinled needle, be sure lo pick ane (hat's smaller in diameter than the mai knitting neadles you \l be using for your project, WW il's toe large, you ll risk stretching your stiches BASIC CABLING TECHNIQUES Cables cross either to the left or to the right, depending on where you hold the stitches on the cable needle in relation to the fabric In some patterns, lenit stlches travel over other krut stitches las in the Lelt Cross and Right Cross cables! otliers Ihey mave over purl stitches, creating an embossed look (as in the Traveling cables discussed on page 12) ‘As in mos! krutting, the interesling maneuvers—the cable crossings in this case—are perfarmed on nghl side rows, 50 you can watch the patterns develop The His/Her ina row and are worked out of order. Reversible Scar! on page 1001s a rare exception, gince | designed it to appear the same an both sides of the fabric Various combinations of stiches can be crossed over athers, such as one stiteh over two stitches, two stitches over two other stitches, or {ive stitches over five stiches, for example. The possibilities are endless! Reler to your paltern for the specifics for each individual project CROSS CABLES Left Cross [also known as Front Cross] To create a cable that crosses lo the lett, hotd the stitches on [he cable needle ro the Front while knitting other stiiches To cross Iwo krit stitches to the lelt over two ather knit stitches, for example, slip two slitches onto [he cable nee- die puriwise [ia aveid twisting them] and hold [hem in front af the fabric [see illustration 11 WWlustration ¥ CABLING UP CLOSE it might feet a bit awkward having three different nee- dles in your hands, and you might worry aboul drop- ping needles—or worse, stilches. Try to relax, knowing that the stitches aren't going to unravel down to your cast-on edge and that cabling, like any new Skill, becomes more comfortable and easier with practice. IFyou're using a double-pointed needle as your cable neadle, place it directly in [ront of the left-hand needle and grasp both needles with your teft hand as if they were one. I'll feel more comfartable and natural there.BASICS as Back Cross] ih ing Left Twist g them and hCABLES UNTANGLED stitch in its Iront loop the regular way, and TRAVELING CABLES p bath stitenes olf ihe lelt-hand needle together Typically, Stockinette Stitch cables sit on Revers: stration 6] ¢ Stockinelte Stitch background The conirasting background adds depth fo the fabric, making the cabled sections pap To move knit stitches ta the lefi orto the right over purl shitches, place the stitches on the cable needle as before, bul pari the background striches instead af knit them Hitustration & Stitches Traveling to the Left ‘ For Iwo knil stitches traveling to the lett over one purl i stitch, for example, slip lwo stitches onto a cable needie > dt purlwise end hold them in (rend of the fabric MA Purl one stitch [rom the main left-hand needle lee } illustration 9| Ulustration Right Twist Kivl twa stitches tagether the regular way, but do nat am from the left-hand needle [see allusiration 7} (llustration 7 Then knit the twa stilches thal are waiting on Ihe cable needle {see illustration 10] Wlustration 10 n, insert the paint of the right-hand needie between ches and knil the first strtch again through its e¢ illustratron Bl, and then ship both shiiches off the left-hand needle together Nustration & The two knit stitches have shifted one stitch to the left 10Stitches Traveling to the Right For tuo knit stiches traveling to the night over ane purl . ship one stiteh~the background stiich in this case— to a cable needle puriwise and hold it in back of the tabric © slitches Irom the main left-hand needle Isee Tustraton 111 Mustration 11 Hore, the two knit stitches have shifted one stitch to the ight (CABLING UP CLOSE Wtedly, knowing whether to knit or purt a group ol | stiches when working these traveling cables can be conlusing, especially for beginners: To help keep things clear, remember that 1 move 9 cable toward the lofi, purled background stilches will be worked first, wilh the moving krutted stitches worked second, on the other hand, to move-a cable toward the right. the knitted tches mus! be worked first, welt the purled BASICS AXIS CABLES Ants cables are comprised of three groups of siitches: two ouler sections. are crossed im front of |or sometimes behind] a center group of Beg 3 m tell to ght, (ts ich of these rows side rows End THE VOCABULARY LIST Each symbol indicates the way as will be worked, rt determin he arrangement h patte appear ‘on ple, 1s a blank resemble the way the symbal for a ki teh, for mumicking the flat appearance of the knit slilc? symbal for a gurt sirich depicts (he bumpy appearance of a purled stich All rows are shown on as Ihey appcar on ihe pu side of thedabrre Therefore, 1 mean dilferent thin on right side ai both right and wi ch kath d wrong stde rows Ife syrn pal is US rows, the stich key will tetl you wi g marieuver to Use wh: Usually, wrong side ro: are pretty simple you just knit 16 purl stitches as Ihey pragent the knit stilches and purl themsely nl entire g needle S chart betors along wrong side rows reading your Ki ry rather than the chart!*Usea e wrong marke I tbbe a wsual kn 1 thes: © Entarg: . make reading mi easier , a Pp . USE olor key SS: tows BESS pow ae ] Row 1 [RSI and hold m a metal board with magnetic strips keep track of your place on the chart, Place the note p above ow being worked rather or magnetic st than bel chart that are he Th you can rater ta the row cent squares ina Hine or dot vathin ihe stitches being 2 the numb. tilches ng three other lines would nin fd the ft sat right-hand siiiches moving in /rant of the this is your clue to hold hers When knitting e-stttches in fron 7 TRANSLATING KNITTING CHARTS Ihe ow you are about to knit Compare them w fabric, you wal d thal this helps inte r your knitting Move: up the ni as you'complete each row so you re nev * Place stitch markers on your knilting needles to sepa rale each paltern repe anel * Use a raw counter to keep track of wh feach cable pane! has 3 e row the chart repeat, use a separal ounter lor eac * Sludy the stitch chart before working your pallern, espe wally if there are different cat na thal turn different spots See if the cables are reiated allen cables within 2 panel are balanced and turn on rows thal are multiples of each ether F ihn ble that urns a inter” for determining a narrow ¢ may turn. jer one turns every nih row andy “ro les whose ur at longer intervals of waste yarn [thinner a color from your main yarnl example, if ry eight rows, run e first eight-raw. on the first cabled tow: alter working {our more roi back fabric Work four rows. { work xt table row, The w and out ol (hy forget te turn thal that lurn.on different ro cable If you have btes ste yarn When yau are fine = Zz nthe Right Cross nstead, cable symbols will have di s seen leit On as visual he und $: ng Knitting backg hangCABLES UNTANGLED COMPREHENSIVE GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS = Kon RS, Pon WS a eases Irom 5 sts to yarn in back, drop yarn on RH needle over I + = Pon RS, Kon WS from 7 51 ack, drop yarn, *pass the sec- H needle over the firsl ston RH needle, slip first si trom RH needie back to LH ass the LH need h yarn in fro fram * nexl st remai slip Df = Right nbat © = Yarnover hem o needle be ve into the frant and then into “<= M = dle und two stitches ext st m back loop, back and K it th back loop olh sts off LH needle together wv = Central je Increase = increases Ir Le nlo.cn and holdin back, KI, Pl st to. 3 sts} = K into back and then into ed stand slip f LH needle 2, insert point of LH needic behind Ss holdin front, Pt s d hold in front | through back iogp, st Irom cn the v= = old an bark, K next $= m = Slipinex! st ont ont, P1, KI pa faeron zhrmpghi backsh Se ae A = Ship 2st6 al ance knitwise. KI, p2sso 18TRANSLATING KNITTING C x k = aa . onto cn and hold in Ki) from PYM \i 19 HARTS Slip next s Van K3, Pl from c > Slip 2 sts ont d K3, K2 Irom cn tand old an and hald in non RS rows, s back front back, Ir back en and hald tn back mand hold in front nand hold in backCABLES UNTANGLED Ka fi r SS Ka Pie 1cr eee FSSer - Sl Vand hold in Ir SSS = Se Ee = 5 tn 4 ae Se I — SEES = Sly lo en ar See == a ida == See = Slip or and hold in eet Seeapprox Approximate beg Beginlningl BO sind off cn co Casts cont r dec Decrea: 7 K2tog K3tog Knit [ree etc! LH and Mi pm ‘ sis} mutt futtrplels} ez ( Pp Purl pattls) § Pattern[s TRANSLATING KNITTING CHARTS ABBREVIATIONS rnd(s} RS ab SSK pine tirsi and J slitches one at a ‘SSP Slip the fi SSSK fest d posiln SSSP Slip the lirsi, second, and third s fi stls} log Together ws Wrotig sn yd . instructions aller aslerisk or Toss row or for + other a iruction an rn 1 a Repeal instruclions wilhin brackets for asDesigning «with, Callas Once you catch the cabling craze, it'll ke hard to put down your knitting needles, not ta mention to stop thinking about and maybe even drearning about cables in all their infinite variations. It's Likely you'll want to explore lots of design possibilities. Start with traditional cable palterns such as those listed below, and then combine them, madily them, or add new elements to create your own designs! Use the extensive “Cable Stitch Pattern Dictionary” [pages 114] far reference as you develop your designer instincts TRADITIONAL PATTERNS Rope Cables In this type al cable arrangement Isee Panels 1-6. for example], usually worked on an even number of stitches, hall of the stitches cross over ihe other half i the same direchon, either left or right, and at regular interval Usually, though not always, these cables are crossed alter the same'number ol rows as they have stitches |e 9, two 25 Crass over two suitches every fourth raw in Panel | Like many cables, these are most effective when placed on & Reverse Stockinette ground Serpentine Cables When a cable crosses alternately to the lelt and then ta the night at regular intervals, 2 curvy $-like cable 1s formed [see Pubs 1 and 13, for example) I's effective when worked weil ball krul st ‘hes and alsa with krul ver purl 5 hes traveling hes. Double Cables ere, two Rope Cables ate placed side by side, usually ng tn oppasite directions [see Panels 10 and 11, for sample] Plain knit sitches cari be mserled belween the twa cables to create different effect: in Panel 26) Honeycombs Arrange two or more Serpentine Cables next to each other and a textured honeycomb paltern develops [see Allover 3 and 5, tor examplel Braids in Braided Gables, three or more sets of stiiches are inter- twined al regular intervals [see Panels 14, 15, and 21, for example! They are comprised ol simple Rope Cables that alternate lelt sad mght for the entire length of the cable, creating a waven effect. Diamonds Tava Sy es thal travel m oppasite din lo converge, cross, and then diverge will create a nmetnical cabl enclosed diamond Fill the center with a textured pattern such as Seed Stitch—ar even more cables!—lor mare wiSual interest [see Panel 28, for exarnplel Two or more diamonds can inlerséel lo form lallicelike designs [see 1 39 or sllover 8, for examplel COMBINING PATTERNS WITHIN A DESIGN Cables present a wonderful opportunity lor playing swith design With so many combinations of stitches arid pallerns possible, however, Ihe process can be as averwhelming as it 1s exciting Here are some design possibilities and suggestions to get you started DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS + When arranging several different cable panels acro the width o! your fabric, try alternating a narrow panel with a wider one Isee the woman's Catton Raglan cn page 82, for instancel WU keop the patterns balanced while creating exciling eye movernent + Mimic traditinnal Aran sweaters and pasition a large cable panel in the center of your design, llanked on each side by several smaller symmetrical panels, with a simple textured pattern al the edges * For a cohesive look to a garment, try repeating a pallern element of the body up the center of the sleeve [See the woman s Tweed Pullover on page 66, tor example | # Whenever possibile, integrate borders and edaings into the main fabric Well-placed increases allow cables to-seem to grow aul of nibbengs (See the woman's Turiteneck on page 86 and the Mans Tweed Pullaver on page 1D8, lor example! « Use mathematical formulas, such as the Golden Mean and the Fibonacci Sequence, {0 cut out the guesswork for proportions {Curiously enough, | even works of the Onginal Architecl, such as sunflowers and spiraling snail shells, seem authenticate and alfirm the usefulness of these lierwicug pageDESIGNING WITH CABLES COMBINING ATTERN formulas as design tools. The Golden Me irrational numibie san a's been used lor centuries by architects and ertists, irom the ancient Eqyphians to ardo de Vir cally pleasing works. D ntinue to use + today n deter ns of such mundane objects redit cards The mag ying the vadth af ster by that number ta delermine a desir- abie Length, or choose cable panels whose widths are proportioned by it Another design possitility 1s touse the Fibonacci Sequence 0, 1, 1, 2 21. elc Here, each number in the series is the sum of ats two predecessors To use it to plan a< project, choose panels whose widths meas: same as nurnbers wilhin the mathematical abe sequence * Try placing @ cable panel adjacent to its rrurror mage When one zigs, the other wall cag, creating and balance. visual intere an three cable panels across the width of your plac ddte one at a “half drop ” Here, the wides row as ble occurs on the same e narrowest point of its neighber, filling un {the dead spar each panel See Allover 43 on page 182 for an example of this desig technique. if each panel diverges and intersects with adjscent cables, you can create beautilul, intricate e Allover 31 and 38 on pages 172 and for example * To hight cen a pretly cable panel, place it front and wilh a plain stitch pattern on either sida Isee Wornans Simpte Pi page 26, for example) While knitting, you'll only have lo pay attention toa small sectian of stitches The rest al the prayert will ng, easy knmtting! he rela ure design ed pats of eac! ya.garmeni, place a simple ivx- such as Seed Stitch on the side. iges swe jer piece: d wark all shaping over WITHIN DESIGN these slitches rather tha your knitting Wl simplify + For less bulk and a summe incorporate simple la y, feminine fabric, panels between cables * When selecting cable panels and other sitch panels to. combine ina single piece of fabric, choose ones thal have the same or compatible row repeats If, tor Instance, the longest cable has a 32-row rei athers used should be 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or possibly even dé rows long To knit these patterns, rechart hem so they're all Ihe sare height Il ll make your kni ing—and your counting!—much easier + Ia parlian of a cable 1s eaten away im a decrease, don! simply keep the remaining stitc! Stockinelle Sitch; instead, wark par crossing whats tell of them at the same 1 called for in the pallern It ll prevent tong section of solid Stockinelle Sitch where it doesn't belong * When increasing while knitting cables {such as fora sleevel, try a work the now stitches into ihe pallern as soon as they accumulate, even before a full pal tern mnuliiple ts added Charting these incruases an graph paper will help to plat new c ble crossings © Use the hi piece of your sweater to help determine the best neckline depth for th possible, plan te begin alter completing @ pattern repest and unm after a cable crossing * Knit.a swatch of each stitch pattern an width Use a copier lo make ss ‘one and shullte the various slips of paper until {ind an arrangement you like ral cc + Il you're computer savy, check oul some of the design-aid software that’s availableTi echum ALE The projects in this book assume a working knowledge of basic knitting, and cach one indicates a suggested skill level: Easy, Intermediate, or Experienced. Use these designations te guide you as you browse the book and develop your skills. If a particular design excites you, let your knitlerly enthusiasm inspire you to grow! This chapter provides a useful reference guide to some of the basic knitling, finishing. and embellishing skilis required to make the projects in this book. Detarled instructions {often with illusteations| for a variety of techniques are included, from ihe specific cast-on called for in many of the patterns to diflerent types of increases, decreases, and seams. For complete technical information on cable knitting, see “Getting Started” on page 8. Hlustraton 3 KNITTING TECHNIQUES Cable Cast-On most besute ay Io begin a pi oW worked is aright side ro g Is perlect aking a sipknol an your left-hand needle [see lWustration t Hich through tts back | stitch thi dont appears err ert Lhe righ d need! n Fre ght-hand needle into the loop that s : en wrap the yarn nd needle kntvase, and knit up-a stitch complete the knit stitch (see illustration 4] the onginal suite e Mlustration 4 rom the right-hand needle back to il fr r stead, transfer t i-hand needle inta the d needle fron back to Iront grap the ee illustrali stitch has been rh (he usual way to 1 needle 6 ve first wo ell-hand ns lo kntl up a suitch [see itl 26TECHNIQUES Make One Incr titustrati¢ i f Her u an | t oy r use ¥ {hand pth \ ‘ ' ire vi h C d fram birch kn 7 Head. U Three-in-One IncreCABLES UNTANGLED SK Decre: TPT ThA} \ ¥ from (H } th y | { he IWtustratic SP Decrease ‘ d on wrang s fe ng ants io th i 1 an nd A fen } My tA! r hen sh 4 ouren:th elt-hand 4 a \ a the lirst st 26TECHNIQUES Mlustrati Slip this stitch fromm the talt-hand needle back onto the nght-hand needle and repeal between the two asterisks once more Finally, puri this temaming st Bobbles. Knitted bobbles add unexpected texture to cabled fabrics : Multiple increases are worked into a single stitch, a few rows are worked, then multiple decreases are worked in order to return {6 the onginal stitch count Here's the method I suggest (or neal and perky bebbles Knit into the (front, back, front! of a single stitch, turn : ‘working into these same three stiiches, puri next stiteh, then puri, yarn over, purl) all mio the next sivich, then purl next shich, turn; knil the five stitches, turn, decrease Irom five stitches down to Ihree stitches ag follows. purl next two stitches together, puri next stitch, then purl ne: stiches together. turn. Finally, decrease fram these stitches down to one stitch as lollows slip two stitches at once tvtwise, kil the nex! sliich, then pass the two slipped i stitches from the right-hand needle over the last knit stitch as iFynu're binding them off f two Fair-isle Technique ; latso calied “stranded” technique) In this type of knitting, two colors are used in the same row, with the one not in use carried loosely behind the work on the wrong side unlit it's needed again Be espe- cally carelul not to pull these floats 100 tautly as you knit morder to prevent puckering of the fabric The two yarns should always maintain the same relationship Ww each other on all rows, im other words, they should never 27 iwwst, nor should one ever be below the other on one row and above the other in the following row Otherwise, the reversal of positions will be evident on the public side o/ the fabric One advanced way ol working fair-iste is a hold ane yarn in the teft hand [worked im ‘Continental’ fashion, or picked) and the other im the right (worked English style, using the throwing motion} This net only ensures thal the yarns are always in \he correct position and untwisted, Bul also helps ihe knitter mamntain an even tension EXTRA EMBELLISHMENTS Basic Fringe Fringe can stabilize the edge of a piece of knilling and easily adds a decoralive touch! First, cul a piece 0] cardboard (o your desired tinge length Wind the yarn loosely around the cardboard the number of inmes specilied in the pattern, and then cut across one end With the nght side of your project facing you. lold several strands af fringe in half and use 3 crochel hook to loop them onto the edge ol your project Pull ihe loose ends through thé lalded loop [see illustration 1) lWusteation t ae I Trim the fringe evenlyTwisted Cord alely three tir CABLES UNTANGLED 28 FINISHING TECHNIQUES Blocking Hiding Yarn Tails Use g pomtad=ord i Mattress Stitch Seam laiso called “invisible w F at, with the facing Thread 4 blunt bring the ne.In these first few patterns, I've included written-out instructions to help with chart translation. If you're new ta cabling, start with this set of winter warmers knit out of yummy, soll cashmere. You'll enjoy making—and wearing!—the finished pieces. Lil L HAT co 88 |? marker to ind lar nee! ‘0 ist sts, Plac cate beg of rnd man’s (Mans! size Instructions are tor Beg K2 P2 Rib Patt, and work wath changes for man’s size noted in paren. approx 4” fram beg Until piece measur Next Rnd {Increase Rnd]: 2, [M1, knit inte nl and J Cable Rig Patt, and wark even u 2% 8° from beg, ending after Rad 4 of patt piece Elite Yarns's La ashmere, each approx 1 measures a bails far scarf PATTERN STITCH KEY * One pair of . 5mm obiain gauge . size 7 [4 needed o obtain gauge me edie StS. Ono cn and held in * One.ctitch marker K2. K2 trom « i blu nd yarn needle In Braided Cabie Rib Patt, 28 sts and 28 re To save time, take time to check gauge. Rnd 1 (RS) Patt Rind (RS): Repeat Patt Rind lor pat TRANSLATION FOR HAT BRAIDED CABLE RIB PATTERN CHART tat Braided Coble Rib Pattern frit 12 ct 34 or refer to whiten Rnd 1 [RS]: "2, P2, «2, slip 2 sts onto cand hold in back, K2, K2 fram/en, P2. Repeat from * around Rnd 2:°K?, P2, Ko, PZ Re from * around Rad 3: "K2, P2. slip 2 sts onto cn and hold in front, K2, ry to K2 Irom cn, K2, P2 Repeat {rom * + When making the hat, ct t i Rnd 4: As Rnd 2 f tt he 3 Repeat Rnds 1-4 for patt See chart on pat NOTES jonwise, | ' around, 33CABLES UNTANGLED 2 Hat Crown Pattern: chart be! WN PATTE Rad 17 Rod 15 Rad 13 Red 11 Rad 9 Rad 7 Rnd 5 Rodd Rad 1 IRS! slip 2 sts onto cn and hold in eat from * around—121 Repeat from * around—191 ? sts onto id hold in front, Kz, P1 Repeat from * 110 $F 1 Repeat from * araund—110 K2, sli onto cn and hold in back, 42, K2 from cn, Pl Repeat trom * around—99 [t0a) sts Rnd &: from * around—99 [108) sts Rnd 7: *K?, slip 2 sts onto cn and hold in front, KZ. K2 , srourd—88 [96] sts om Rnd 8: Knit around—§8 (94) Rod 9: *K1, SSK, K1, slip 2 back. K2, K2 from sts-rern ‘och and hold in Repeat from * around—77 (B4i Rnd 10: Knit around—77 (84) sts Rnd 11: K from * araund, ending rnd wit re Rnd 12; K, Ké Repeat from * rnd wath SS 55 [60] st Rind 13: Knit sround—35 (6d) sts nth, ending TRANSLATION FOR cROW RN CHART * around—22 |24l sts rem Rnd 17: *SSK Repeat Irom * around—11 (121 sts rem. Finishing When Rnd 17 is compieted, cut yarn, leaving lon Then, using blunt-end yarn needle, th ad tail through rem ue 8, draw up lightly, and fasten securely SCARF With siraight needles, CO 4 Beg Scar! Braided Cable Rib Pati, and work even until piece measures approx 61” {ron Finishing BO ly in pate PATTERN 5ST ] =Kon Rs, ® on w + =PanRS. Kon WS WE = No stich SCARF BRAIDED CABLE RIB PATTERN Row 3 | Row 1 (Rs) ball needed End Beg 34} SIMPLE HAT AND SCARF SET TRANSLATION FOR SCARF BRAIDED CABLE RIB PATTERN CHART Scar! Braided Cable Rib Pattern (ult 12 + 6 st Row 4: Ké, *P2, slip 2 sts anto cn and hold in front, K2, Row 1 (RSI: K4, *P2, K2, slip 2 sts onto cn and hald in 2 tram cn, K2, P2, K2. Repeat from * across, ending ) hack, K2, K2 fron cn, P2, K2 Repeat from * across, row with K2. ending row with K2 Row 4: As Row 2 Row 2: K2. *P2. K2, Pé. K2 Repeal [rom * across, Repeal Rows 1-4 for patt ending row with P2, K2Woman's A traditional Rope Cable winds ils way up the center of this sweater. Worked in a lofty alpaca-blend yarn, itll be easy to knil and comfy to wear. mm, Large. 1X) Instructions are for smallest jes lor other sizes noted in parentheses as Decree . 44,53, 401" Total length: 2738 128. 28%, 29)" Meatataals © JCA/Reynotds's Buzzard |6-super bulky weight, 45% a/35% acrylic, each approx 3% az/100 g and 66 yd/60 ml, 11 (13,15, 17] balls in #612 ice Blue One pair each of sizes 13 and 15 |? and 10 mmm) knitting needles oF size needed (a eblain gauge One cabie needle One stitch holder One blunt-end yarn needle raws = nette vith larger needles, 9 sts and 13 ” To save time, take time to check gauge. Stitch Patterns K2P2 Rib Patterss rust of ¢ » sts) Row 1 (RSI: "#2, 2 Repeal from * across, ending raw K2 Row 2; *P2,K2 Repeat from * across, ending row with P2 Repeal Rows 1 and 2 for palt Stockinette Stiteh Pattern (any Humber of sti Row 1 [RSI: Knit across: See chart on page 39 or refer to written out translation on page 39 NOTES + For fully-lathioned decrease: * Far ease in finishing, 1 aach nude, these st NETS UNE Tea ele: TIN aa tea: Back With smailer needles, 00 48 (56, 64, 72) sts Sot Up Border Patts Row 1 {RS}: Work Row 1 of K2 P2 Rib Patt over lirst 18 [22, 26, 20} sis, P2, KB, P2, work Row | of KZ P2 Rib Patt across to end row Row 2: Work Row 2 of K2 PZ Rib Pait over first 18 (22, 26 30] sts, K2, PB, K2, work Row 2 of K2 PZ Rib Pall actoss 10 end row Repeal last two rows orice more Change ta larger needles Set Up Main Patts Row 1 (RS): K1, MI, work Row | of Slockinetie St Patt over next 17121, 25, 291 sts, place marker, work Row 1 o! Rupe Cable Patt aver next \2 sts, place marker, work Row 1 of Stockinatte St Pati over next 17 (21, 25, 29] sts, M1, K1—50 158, 66, 74] sts Cont even in patts s established unul pre approx 18° from beg, ending after WS rowCABLES UNTANGLED 4,36] sts rem sts ren y m nding: 7, 8] ies. then every raw @ (7, t, O) tir s 3 at beg of next six n 40 3 7 ext four row Bo | 2] sls al beg ol next bw —20 sts rem Finishing n es [see "Blocking’] to measuremen a houlder se or 12 front neck'sis; until neckBand rox irom beg, ending after Row 3 of Rope Cat on ‘essary, until place measures same a Set in Sleeve:WOMAN'S SIMPLE PULLOVER 7%4 (8, BY, 9)" 18" s+) Row tt r rome 19% (23, 26%, 30)" . Row 7 > > Row 5 15 (16, 16, 17)" . . ja aa Row 3 oe TI 5 : Row 1 (RS) Row 1 [RSI: P2, 4, P Raw 2 and all WS row: Raw 3 s is 1, RA, Ke Rows 5, 7, 9, and 11: * ——_ | — Row 12: As Row 17% (174, 19%, 19%)" 39p enn vemdicular = Oquarer Igha TU Master one cable chart and you can knit this striking throw! You create its visual interest by turning each adjacent block on ils side. So easy! One size Approx 83 x 82" * Pastors Classic Wool [4-worsted werght, 100% waal, ch approx 3% o2/100.g and 223 yal204 mi, 18 in #208 Burgundy Qne paw of size 7 [4.5 mel krutting needles or size needed lo obtain gauge One size 7 [4 5 mm) circular knitting needle, 29° or fonger One cable needle One blunt-end yarn needle In pati, each Afghan Square measures approx 8%" square To save time, take time to check gauge. A a See chart on page 43 Afghan Square (Make forty-two squares} CO al sts Beg Alternating Cables Patt Repeal Rows 1-8 al pail seven times toral BO foosely in patt Finishing Block (see “Blocking on page 281 exch Alghan Square to measurements, With RS facing, sew Aighan Squares tog into six sirips of seven Squares each, alternaling direction of cables a5 seen. in photograph Sew sinips tog Edging With RS facing and circular knitting needle, pick wp and knit 330 sts along ane sharl edge of afghan Next Row [WS]: Kin)| across. Next Row: Purl across Next Row: 80 loosely knitwase Repeat for other short edge With RS facing and circular knitting needle, rch up and Knut 385 sts along one long edge of afghan Complete same as short side Repeat far other long edge[7] = Kon RS, Pen ws Row 7 + =PonRS, Kon WS Row 5 DHS = Right Twist + Sup next st onto Row 3 en and hold in back, Ki, KY from cn OR K2tog, leaving them. Row 1(RS) on LH needle. insert point af RH needic belween these 2 sts ‘and K (he first ane again End Beg SOSSSERSE = Slip Isls onto cn and hold in front, K3: 3 fren enDon t let the size of the cable chart in this pattern fool you: the stitches travel in a logical fashion, and I'll bet that before long you'll find yourself not having to refer lo it at all! ee | Back interfneaicke. CO 128 sis 4 Bag Entwined Cables Patt Ones $ Work through the chart lour times, then work Row 1 The piece should measure approx 1B" from beg BO in patt eds : . jouth Yarn Company s Galway (4-worsted weight. : Front ‘a wool, each approx SY oz/100g and 210 yd/192 ml, | == Work same as Back sin #127 Celadon : © One pair of size B [5 mm] knitting needles or size : Finishing needed Lo ablain gauge $ Block pieces [see Blocking on sage 28] lo © One cable needie 3 measurements * One blunt-end yarn needle 3 © Gne 18° pillow form Sew three side seams Insert pillow form Sew remaining side sear Twisted Cord Cut twenty 220" strands of yarn. Gather strands inte a single bunch With someone holding ‘one end of bunch lor with one end attached to a doorknobl, twist strands clockwise until yarn is taul and begins to twist back on itself Fold in half to form cord and secure cut ends 10 prevent unraveling Sew cord around edges al pillow to cover side seams, adjusting length tt necessary tick Patleun Entwined Cables Pattern /enutt 22 See chari on page 45 fa sts! NOTE + When attaching the twisted cord around the pillow,PATTERN STITCH KEY 2 Pan RS: K on WS onte-cn and hntd in * from cn +] Row 31 {] Row 29 : Row 27 «| Row 25 | Row 23 | Row 21 +] Row 19 Row 17 Row 15 Row 13 Row 11 Row ? *] Row 7 =] Row § Row 3 =] Row 7 (RS)Aran-Style Afghan A mix of diamonds, bobbles, and Double Seed Stitch grace this throw. Knotted fringe makes it extra special, LE | enamel Intermediate ae One size Fimisdied. Approx 52 « 68" excluding Innge pemramis Male © Norwegian Spirit/SandnesGarn’s Alfa [5-bulky weight: SS superwash weol/15% mohair, each approx 1% 02/50 9 and 65 yd/60 mi, 37 balls in #1012 Natural One size 10 [6 mm} circular knilting needle, 36” or longer, of size needed to obtain gauge One cable needle Three shtch markers * One large crochet hook Mfor allaching fringel In Traditional Cable Patt, 18 sts and 22 rows = 27 To save time, take time to check gauge. Stitch, Pabtena Right Side Double Seed Stitch Pattern [1 t-st panei! See charl on page 29 Right Side Cable Pattern (25-st pancil See'chart on page £9 Traditional Cable Pattern {ruil 48 sts/ See chart on page £9 ott Side Cuble and Double Seed Stitch Pattern [73-st panetl See chart an page 49 NOTE AFGHAN CO 242 sts Work Row 1 of Right Side Double Seed Stitch Patt across first 11 Sts, place marker, work Row 1 of Right Side Cable Patt across next 26 sts. place marker. work Row 1 of Traditional Cable Patt across middle 192 sts, place marker, work Row | of Lelt Side Cable and Double Seed Stitch Patl across hext 13 sis to end row Cont even in patls as established until prece measures approx 70” from beg. ending alter Row 27 of Traditional Cable Patt Next Row 80 toasely in pall on Row 28 Finishing Black fsee “Blocking” on page 28] io measurements Kno For each tuft of fringe, cul three 12” lengths of yarn Fringe Altach [ringe to two short sides of afghan, using knatled fringe technique explained on page 27 Trim fringe evenlyCABLES UNTANGLED PATTERN STITCH KEY ch and hold in back, K2, 19 cn and hold in fant; K next st SSRE = Sip 2 ste onteven and hid in trent, KY, 42 team en gh Back top, K2 (ror enARAN-STYLE AFGHAN RIGHT SIDE CABLE PATTERN RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE SEED | ow’ +f Row 1 (RS) ttt LEFT SIDE CABLE AND DOUBLE SEED ARAN-STYLE CABLE PATTERN A EERE XS [Up poet N ‘S/S. Donon ooooo: At [oyeretay ete] BEEEEEEEEEE RCNA AT MN aes AOAC ACACIN MM YY YY y AAA AY Eee a og EEREE a EEE AEN my feel \e —Haruert Trseed Alghan Two strands of yarn hetd together make this piece extra warm a d very quick to make It fe res Axis Cables flanked by simple eyelet lace. See chari on page 51 NOTE AFGHAN CO 107 sts » Ctassie Elile Yarn = Gat fi osel 19 Beg Cable a nd 94 yd/B6 m), 14 balls in #2185 Orange Twee measures app ° Cla Elite Yarns La Gran Mo shar 172% we /6% nylon, each approw 1: g Next Row: BO 470 ya/82 m|, 15 balls in #6585 Pumpkin (BI e 75 ram} circular krutli er Finishing needed to obtain gau needles © One large crochet hook lior allachin Block [see “Blocking on page 28] (o measurements ach tuil at fringe. using one sirand each of A and B. In Seed St Patt with ete and {2 rows = Ailach fringe lo two shorl sides 0 To save time, take time to check gauge. Fringe’ on page 271 Trim fring ily #1 and hold Row 1 (RSI: *K1,P) Repeal from * across, ending row with 1 Row 2: As Row Repeat Rows 1 50Rug, rusith, Faux Tassels Traveling Knit Stitches worked in the shape of tassels create the clever trompe laeil border for this throw rug. Fumie Mecsnisrcnuemnbe Approx 30x a farn Company's Encore Chunky (S-bulky 75th acrylic/25%% woot, each approx 3: 02/50 q aid 3 yd/12) mi], Bhalls in #180 Rose * Onesie 1014 mm! creular knitimg needle, 24° or vended ta obtain gauge fe needle in Main Cable Patt, 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 Ta save time, take time to check gauge See chart on page 55 Main Cats Upper Tass See chart on page 58. NOTES 53 RUG CD 124 sts Beg Lower Tassel Border Patt. and work Raws 1-22 Beg Main Cable Patt with Row 1 Work even until piece measures approx 41” from beg, ending after Row 16 of patt Beg Upper Tassel Border Patt wiih Row 1, and work Rows 1-20 BD in patt Binek [see Blocking on page 26] 1s measurementsCABLES UNTANGLED “Row 21 “Row 19 Row 17 Fs Row 19 “|Row 13 Row 11 Row 9 Row 7 “TRaw 5 Row 3 “|Row 1 RSI End Beg [xy ae i} 5aRUG WITH FAUX TASSELS é Row 15 Row 13 Row 11 “TRow 9 “|Row 7 “\Row $ “Row 3 Row 1 (RS| Beg Row 19 “|Row 17 “Row 15 Row 13 “\Row 11 Row 9 “|Row 7 “\Row § “TRow 3 “JRow 1 (RS) BegTave-Color PUlous. This project looks more complicated than it actually is to knit. it's just narrow vertical stripes that are cabled every eighth row! A bulton band on the back makes laundering easy, Back With A, CO 134 sts Approx 16 x i 9g Two-Color Cable Pall Work evervin palt as eslablished q alter . th Yarn Campany's Galway |4-worsted weight #100 gq and 210 yd/192 mi), Button F TOD% wool approx 34 3 hatls in #59 Loden [A] Next Row [RS]: Knut, dee 86 sts ren = The ay #108 Sage IB| Cant even i Garter St Pall until button facing measures . 85 approx 3" from beg . BO knitwise = One 18° pillow form Front °F S JH International's Sonnet, Style Work samme as Back until prece rm ed on sampie pillow! {rom beg, ending afte k only with A to end In Two-Coter Cabte Patt, 28-sts and 24 rows = 4", Next Row (RSI, Knit, dec 50 sts evenly across—36 9! To save time, lake time to check gauge, Con! even in Garter'Si Pall until piece measures ending atter WS row 34" from be Next Row [Buttonhole Row) (RS): 47, “BO 4 sis, K13. Repeat Irom” across. ending row with BO 4 sts. K7 Next Row: Knit across, C04 sts over the bound-off sts ol previous aoe Cont even in Garter St Pat! 19%" from beg Unlil piece measures apy BO knitwise Finishing | $ Block pieces [see “Blocking on page 26) to measuren li an page 57 Sew three side seams, leaving bution side open and folding fon bullons lo correspand 10 bullon facing to inside Seu z rn Lany nim by ttanhol Patt Row: Knil acre Repeal Patl Row lor patt Insert pillow formrk light colored squares wilh Color A, wo Note: Work darkSample Afghan Practice—and showcase—your cabling skills as you create this family heirloom ratiakernanbs Approx 524-68 Moatesials, te Yarns’s Moniera |4-heavy worsted weight 2/50" wool, each approx 3% 02/100 g and mi, 26 hanks in #3829 Aqua Ice e = 715 9 mil knitting needles or size needed ta obtain gauge © Two cable needles: 2 0n -end yarn needle In Reverse Stockinette St Pall, 14 sts and 24 rows To save time, take time to check gauge. Petters Reverse Stackinelte St Pattern fany qumite Row 1 (RS]; Purl across Row 2: Knit across Repeat Rows | and 2 lor pati. Panel C Im +2 ats, See chart on page 63 Panel D (28-st panel! See chart on page 63 Panet E drmuli 12 + 8 st See chart on page 63 Panel F (39-1 mati, See chart on page 64 Panel 0 (22-51 panei! See chari en page 64 NOTES To M1 knitwise slanting to the left To M1 knitwise slanting to the right To M1 purlwise slanting to the left Ts M1 puriwise slanting to the right ile ur ne HureEONaL st Panel A (Make our Finighed measurements 3% « 29°] CO 26 sts Beg Panet A chart Repeal Rows 1-8 until prece measures approx 29° (rom beg BO in pall Panel B IMake four Finished measurements. 10x 157] CO 38 sts Beg Reverse Stockinette St Palt, and work even until piece measures approx 2” fram beg, ending aller WS row Beg Ponel 8 char, and work Rows 1-30, then work Rows 7-44BLES UNTANGLED RS row, work erse Stockinetie St |unti| prece measures 115" from beg Panel C CO 34 slo Bieq Panel C chart Repeal Rows 1-12 until et aaprox 15) mece mes MR PANEL B BO in patt Panel D ake four Fimshed measurements, 4-x 16%") CO 28 sts 9 Panel 0 chart epeat Rows 1-8 Until proce measures approx 16%" trom bag hed measuremenis 7% 107) Beg Panel E chart Repeal Rows 1-4.unlil piece measures approx 10” from beg Bin patt Panel F ‘ake four Finished measurements: 9x 10°] a9 sis © Stockinelte St Pall, and work even untel piece s approx 2° Irom beg, ending after WS row (and work Rows 1-36 8c9 with RS row, work Reverse Stochingtle St Patt until piece measures approx 1D" from beg Repeal Rows 1-8 unl pece measures approx 58° Irom ¢ BO in pall Finishing Block Panels [see “Blocking” on page 28! Io measurementsSAMPLER AFGHAN Fallow Assembly Illustration al bottom tefl, with RS facing asw onw each of Panels A, B,C. 0, E.and F log inlo four ectangles, easing [uliness of cables Sew tog, Sew Panel G to each side of afghan 4, pick up 252 sts along one long Row 1 IWS); P22, P4. 62, PZ Repeat from * across Row 2: K2, K? Ree: Aniownse slanting to the right, "P2, Ké ng F with PQ, Ka, P2, M1 Anitwise slanting lo ibe tefl, K2 across, ¢ Row 3: "2. *K2, Pé, KZ. P2 Repeat Irom * cone wilh K2. Pb, K2, PS Row 4: K2. MI krutvnse slant neni 2 sts onro-en end hold in Frant, K2, K2 fromen, P2, K2 Repeat from * across, ending row with P2, slip next onto cn and held in front, 2, K2 tram cn, P2, KN, MT fk ise slanting te Row 5; P4, *K2. P4, K2, P2 Repeal from * across, ending row wath K2, Pa, K2, Pa Row 6: K2.M1 ourlwise slanting to the might, K2, *P2, K4, P2,K2 Ropes! from * across, ending row with P2, K4, Ha Mt Janting to the left, KZ Row 7: PP, Kt, P: *K2, Pé, K2, P2 Repeal from * across, row with KI, P2 Row 8: K2, M1 puriwnse slanting lo the right, F and hald in front, K2, K2 Irom cn, 2 Repeat from * across, ending row with K2, P2, sip nex! Sond chand in front, K2, Ki M1 purtvnse slanting to the left, K2 next 2 sls onto ¢ Row 9; P22, *P2, ending rem wilh P2, K2, P2 K2 Repeat from * across, Row 10: K2, M1 knitwise slanting to the right, "P2, K2, P2, K4 Repeat * across, ending row with PZ, K2.P2,M1 \ slanting lo tefl, K2 at from Row 11: P3, *K2, P2.K2, PA Rep: row wth K2, P2. K2, Pi across, ending Row 12: K2. M1 knitwise slanting lo the right, K1, "P2, K2, P2. slip next 2 sts onto crand hold in front, K2, K2 from cn, Repeat Irom * across, ending row with B2, K MY ierutwve Janting to the tefl, K2 Row 13: Pé, *K2, P2, Repeat Irom * across Row 14: 2. M1 keut P2,Ké Rene 2, M1 knitwise slanting to the left, K2 se slanting to the nght, K2, *P2, K2. rem * across, ending row with P2, K2, P2, Row 15: Repeat from * across, ending row with PT Row 16: K2. Mi knitwise slanting to the right, K3, *P2, K2, P2, sip.nex! ? sts onto cn and hold in front, K?, K2 from n Repeal from * across, ending row with P2, 1 M1 knitwase slanting to the lel!, K2 Row 17 row witht P2 *K2, P2, K2, Pa Repeat fram * across, ending Row 18: 2, M1 purlwise slanting 10 P2,K4 Repeat from ” slanting to the tell. 2 e right, Ka, *P2, «2 across, ending row wilh M1 putt Row 19: ending 1% 2. KI. P4, *K2, P2, 62, PA Repeat trom * wath 1, P2 Rew 20; 42, Ml purlwss 4 en and hi nex! 2.sts on P2 Repeat from" across, ending row with slip rent 2 $18 id in fro ‘onta.cn and hold in front, K2, K2 fromm en, PT, M1 purlwise slanting to the tefi, K2 Row 21: P2, K2, *P4, K2, P2, K2 Repeat Iram * acros ending raw with P4, K2, P2 BO loosely in pat Repeat for other lang side With RS facing, pick up and knil 212 sts along one shor side of afghan Work same as lirst side of edging BO sely in Using Maltress St Isce “Matiress Stitch Seam’ on page 281, sew corners togCABLES UNTANGLED + Row? Row § Row d Row 1 IRS] pt tn beterSAMPLER AFGHAN N STITCH KEY ae ae cn and haldsn back nan nid im back sae le a Ad ste errand hold a Aor = - Sr ORR ALIS aR = ate K2. P2 fram ¢ SSE = Slip Sere ono er ana nog in front m Lif needie under ine rand betwee neu @ back and K A Jnrough tea Row 9 ve Rouble increase - Row? roases [rom | at to 3 sts! and then inte front of 4 st and ship them off LH onle RH needle: inser! point of LV na id the | Row 5 Row3 «| Row 1 (RS) = Slip meet st nnlo ch and holdin hacks, K; PT from en =P Inrough back sop % aa a eg 7g sts onto en and hold in front, SSS A = Slip 2 sts ontaccn #1 und hold in back, slip neat slonto-cn #2 and fromen 2.43 tot sth=St hack, dre Row 5 back ta LH needle; page the second ‘st on LH needic-over tho firs st on LH needle, “slip first st from LH * to RH needts repeal frarn * to** tw pick up yarn and M re Row 3 or FEE Row 1 (RS) rep ——> End Beg Ze Slip next st opty ch and hold in from, K2. K1 from en 1 63CABLES UNTANGLED PANEL F + Row 33 | i “5 Row 29 (| Deabts incre: ses [rom 1 st te Mo back and thin into and slip therm off LH needis onto RH necdie, insert point ere © SIip Fats onto.en #1 and hold in of | 4 needle behind the vertical ea front. sfip neat st 0 m2 a sirang that euns downward hold in hale, A, PI tram co a2, KI 2 lwo’ Front of i and from en #1 ‘ he = se trou 7 ste Me & =lWncrenses trom I st to 3 sis vath yorn in yarn over, Ph inic next st first ol on sage = Slip 2 ts onto cr ara hold n back, See KI; P2 Irom en pass tiie Q =P through back loop Lon LH needle over the tes LH necidie, **alip firal st fron Lit ee 3sis onto en and hotd fron, nocdie back Io RH neeale and 2 (rom cn Seg - Sup nex! St onto cr and hole in repeat fron * puck up yarn and Keema more ng sf 64You'll enjoy creating and showing off this richly cabled sweater The vertical panels on the sleeves and saddle-shoulders make it particularly llattering! cos, 1X, 2X) Inctructiene are far small or ather sizes noted in parentheses ister Fibers/Rowan’s Scott reed OK 13-DK eight, 100% woal, each approx 1% 02/30 g and 123 yd/ 113 ml, 18. 22] balls in #003 Skye One pair each of sizes 5 and 6 [978 and 4 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge * Two cable needle d yarn needle * For sweater assembly, isaad slide Back With smaller needles, CO 128 1140, 150, 162,172) Beg Diamond Cable Palt where indica‘ed, and work Rows 1-22 Change to larger and work Rows 23-48, then repeat Rows 17-48 until prece measures approx 17% 117%. 16%. 1 %4)" from beg, ending after nape Armboles BO 11 117, 22. 17. 22] sts at beg of next Iwo rows—106 [104 104, 128, 128] sts rem Cont even in patl as established until piece measures approx 29%" Irom beg, ending alter WS row shape Shoulders 0d [8, 6, 10, 10] sts. al beg of next six rows, then BO 4 (6, 8.71, 11] sts al beg of next two rows—48 sts rem 80 Front Work same as Back until prece measures approx 2. Irom beg, encing alter Row 44 of Diemond Cable Pall Shape Neck Next Row IRS]: Work acr 45] sts_join second ball of yarn and BO ruadle 38 5 «to ond row Work both sides at once wilh separate balls o! yarn, and ach neck adge once—31 131, 31, 42, 42] sta rem 10 130. 30,41, 41) sts remCABLES UNTANGLED a" 17 (17, 18. 19, 20) : out Front and Back 1, 21, 20, 20) 1714 (17%, 16%, 16%, 1834 (20¥2, 22, 23%, 2514)"TWEED PULLOVER Row 1 (RS) End Size §, L, and 2X Beg Size S.L, and 2X End Size M and 1X Beg Size Mand 1XCABLES UNTANGLED I i Row 31 cS Row 29 Te] Row 27 t: Row 25 1 Row 23 Row 21 7+ Rew 19 Row 17 Row 15 + Row 13 © Row 11 C+ Row 9 «| Row 7 Row 5 [+ Row 3 End ae + + SS Row 1 RSI Row 3 2] Row 1 (RSI ow 3 TVRow 1 1RSI BegPamchs. Simple Rope Cables travel up the body of this poncho, culminating in a pretly yoke pattern. Made in the round from the bottom up, it’s a fun project to knit Those knitted rounds get shorter and faster as you go! Circumterenca “studio's Eskimo (-suner bulky weight: Hh anprox 14 @7/50 g and 54 yd/50 ml, op Ocean 13.17 men] cifeular knitting needle, 38” long, 0 ng needle, 24” long. or 2sts and 16 mds =4 To save time, take time to check gauge. Cable A Pattern {mult 14 sts See char Cable B Pattern frre See chart on page 76 Pattern [muit 28 sts, dec to amu See chart on page 76 bie D Pattern fiutt 24 sts, tec to mul See chart on page 76 Sce chart en page 76. See chart on page 76 Cable See chatt on pane 76 MOTE PONCHO With larger circular needle, CI dicate beg of rnd 194 sts Join, and place marker io Work Rnds 1-60f Cable A Patt Beq Cable 8 Patt, and repeat Rnds 1-6 of c @ times total Work Rds 1-12 of Cable C Patt—148 sis rem Work Rnds 1-10 of Cable O Patt—140 sts rem, Work Rnds 1-4 of Cable & Patt—84 Work Rnds 1-8 of Cable F Patt—72 Work Rnds--3 of Cable G Patt, binding off logsely in pat Finis! Block [see “Blocking” on page 28] to measurementCABLES UNTANGLED rep CABLE F PATTERN Rnd 7 Rnd 5 Rnd 3 Rng 1 (RS) =) Rnd 3 ! S Z + Rnd 1 (RS) +— rep — Tete Rnd 1 IRS) bidet [sists TsT 7! and 1 IRS) —_—— _ ep ———___+ 16PONCHOWiad ATL I Y PB jaye Heth f f Ay | | A Wy Me NGBelieve it or not, a knitted skirt can be quite Hattering to one’s figure! The vertical arrangement of cables makes this one especiatly slimming Back With larger needles, CO 134 [154, 178, 200] sts. Beg Main Cable Patt, and work even until piec approx 14° from beg lor 5” shart af destrad tength to waist] ending alter Rew 16 of patt Next Row (RS): Beg Yoke Cable Patt, and follow chart until Row 38 has been eampleted, working dec as indicated — 1101128, 146, 144) sts rem iuding innge Waistband Chatige to smaller needles, and repeat Rows 33-26 ol Your Cable Patt six times /daegers Extra Fine Mering 0K ool, each approx 1% ez/50 g and 3 mal, B19, 10, 111 balls n #973 Brscurt i BO jogsely in pare $end 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm] knitting © abtamn qauge Front Work same as Back Finishing Block pieces [see “Blocking” on page 2 Sew side seams Fale waistband jr hail into place 10 WS, insert elastic, and loosely cow Fringe | For each tult of fringe, cut six 11" lengths of yarr Attach tringe evenly spaced 2°. g lower edge of skirt [See Basic Fringe on page 27 | Trimm fringe eve=y Sitch P Main Cable Sze chat age &t0 =Konk Ss = ae ip text ia & a 13% (16, 1B%, 20%)" L <—_—_—_!_4 Front and Back 15% (18%, 21, 23%)" CABLES UNTANGLED YOKE CABLE PATTERN =] Row 1 IRS)Catton Raglan in this design, the cable pattern appears to continue diagonally along the armhole, drawing the eye upward It not only flatters the figure, bul also ports out the pretty neckline A TERN ' m chang nat nthoses K Bust: 34 6, 69, 84 seu hilt rs ti a |. 23%, 24)" OR H2i0g i eet point et ' . Super Cotton ta , polyester an 5 120, 22, 24, 2 Seeks ui T ‘i Kt «f men) Krvittit * One b y a n Cabie Rit F and 28 rows. Ta save time, take time to check gauge. _|Row 3 Row 1 [RS) End Beg 83| | | } ; CABLES UNTANGLED NOTE Next Row (RS|: Next Row: f Back Work fully-fashioned ragla . 120 | 8 R t iece measu c w BO in par ashianed raglan decrease on next Blockin page’28 u er row thi t Front 3 Baek until 7 “ending after WS row Work Neckband Patt until piece, when sl hy und neckline of swea NHor s6'6 xe) e (BL BL BL BL) et ’ 10, 10, 10) 7% (7% = 5 # x z = # = # a COTTON RAGLAN wlOL “246 ‘6 tie) 8 1 Front and Back 17% (19%. 22, 24%, 27)"Turtleneck, An intricate Allover Cable pattern makes this sweater special It you'd prefer a crewneck instead of the turtleneck, bind off your neckband when it's an inch or so high NOTES + For fully-tashioned single decreases on tromt and back of sweater For fully-tashioned double decreases on front and back of sweater Kew For fully-fashianed single decreases on sineves of jacy Charles/Filatura di Crosa’s Zara [3-DK : sweater ' K, work & ' a wool, each epprox 1% oz 22] balls in #1718 Cantaloupe 1 sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm knitting 3 ing, re Needed to obtain gauge 1 For fully-fashioned double decreases on sleeves of : sweater R h i + tend yarn needle : t ' 1 Path with smaller needles, 35 sts and 28 : For sweater assembly, 4" To save time, take time to check gauge. ; Back Wan smailer needies, CO loa [188, 212, 234) sts Cabled Rib Pati where indicated on chari, and work wen for Twenty-four rows Next Row [RS]; Beg Main Cable Palt, ana work even until piece measures approx 12%" Irom beg, ending alter Row 16 af ptt BO 9 (9, 1B, 21) sts at beg of next two rows—146 [170, 176 194) sts rem ‘ully-tastuoned doutle decreases each side every row abled Rib Pattern (mult 12 st: D le. 2, ol times 146, 468, 17E1 sts rem ofa iully-lesmianed single decreases eac~ side eve 1, 25] times, men every other raw 3 times—114 (114, 120, 120] sts rem noekine Pattern fas ts Maint 4 sls each side in Stockinette St Pat Row 1 IRS]: Knii across even in peti untit pece measures approx 20 [2 Row 2: Pur Irom beg, ending afler WS rowCABLES UNTANGLED 30 8 sts at 6 B : Finishing k pieces [see “B: Sew left should es same m beg 30 too: sf Sleeves s eedies, CO RA sts Sew righ 0 sida of neckband, reversing RSI neck Catled R lve rows Set in Sleeves Sew sleeve anc seams Next Row (RSI: every other row fie TeREaEN: purth row 12 (24 End Row 7 of Sleeves End Neckband End Front and Back 88 *|Row 1 (RS! Beg Row 1 af Sleeves Beg Neckband Be Front and Bac!Row 15 Row 13 +}Row 11 ; Row F : Row 7 Row 5 Row 3 Row 1 (RS) End Row | of Sleeves Beg Row tof Sleeves End Front and Back Beg Front and Back PATTERN STITCH KEY 14% (15%. 16'%, 17)° rd gpm te acy 7% (8, BY, By" Frontand Back 18% (2114, 24, 26%)"Sleeweless V-Neck Here's my favorite kind of project! Nearly every right side row is different, so it’s fun to watch the intricate pattern grow. Even the neckband and armbands are integrated, so finishing 1s a breeze. bull Cable Rib P: Expenenced See char! or 7 ' Small Medium, Lage, 1X, 2X) Instruchons are for small See chart an est size, wth changes for other noted in parer as necessary NOTES + For fully-tashioned increases: Bust 84 (37, 40, 43, 4644!" For tully-lashioned armhole decreases: Upper hip: 30% 134, 3a, Total length: 22% * Muench Yarns/GGH s Goa [S-bulky weight 50% cot Far fulty-fashioned neckline decreases ton/Sl% acrylic, each approx 1% 02/50 g and 66 yd/ t 60 mh, 11113 17, 191 balls in #53 Lime. 0 16 mm} knitting needies or size needed to obtain gauge One cable needle : two n markers: For ease in finishing, One blunt-end yarn needle In Reverse Stockmette St Patt, 14 sts and Back To save time, take time to check gauge. €0 82 (88, Set Up Patts Row 1 IRSI: Work Row | 9! Reverse Stockimatie St Patt across frst 8 (11, 13, 1o, £9) sis, piace marker, work Row | of Cable fod Part aver minal 64 sts, place marker, ang | of Reve lockinette St Pati across to et establisned, and work fully-fasmioned side 07 next WS row and then every entieth raw two more times, beq Main Cable P 30 of Canie Rib Patt 1s completed—B8 194, 2 NOh sts Tomt even im parts as established until piece measures approx 144 14%, 1444)" from beg, ending after WS row Reverse Stockinatte Stitch Patte Row TRS]: Purt across : ape Arr and Neck Row 2: Knut acras: Cont pa established, work fuily-fasmoned armhole Repeat Rows | and 2 lor pat decreases each side every raw 214, 6, 10, 14] wes, every other raw 7/10. 10, 10, 9] umes, then every tourln row 3/1, 1,0, 0) times, and at the same time, wnen Row 50 af Main