A Beginners Guide to Knitting Cables

[@amberleitao4727]

This helped me TREMENDOUSLY!!! I’m the person that needs to understand how a stitch works and why the steps are the way that they are instead of just learning the steps and repeating them over and over. Your tutorials are exceptional for that reason. I enjoyed that it’s not just “monkey see monkey do“ and you’re actually teaching us why. The “why” is important every time you learn a new skill so thank you!

[@martinkent333]

Does your mama stop at stop signs?

[@evelynpedraza9379]

I learn the same way as you!!

[@U2cantrustme]

Thanks for video. My only complaint would be this is the 3rd video listed as "Beginners guide" and you guys shows us cables on already completed cable work, why not start from beginning since we are beginners... is there a set up row... I dont know, nobody shows it. LOL Oh well, now you know why we run for the hills! OK after finishing the video I understand a little more, thanks again.

[@khatija3]

Thank you

[@novembers]

I agree. I am finding the same problem

[@hazelm3002]

Yeah I was literally thinking the same thing

[@kennykoos2256]

Agree

[@mythics102]

Totally agree, I have this same issue with so many different knitting things. I feel like I understand but then I go to practice it on my own and realize I have no clue how to work up to it’

[@DanielleMarieW]

You have a talent for explaining things! I’m the kind of sporadic knitter that dives into projects and forgets that life will be easier if I practice making swatches. Thank you for the reminder!

[@Gracenote35]

Am I the only one that finds knitting easier than crocheting? When I crochet I never know where the stitches are and my tension is uneven which makes the project uneven :/

[@ashleyglendenning2651]

No I think knitting is easier

[@shototodoroki3205]

Absolutely not crocheting scares me its a harder concept to me the knitting

[@Jiwanim.yo22]

How i start knitting pleaseeee

[@ksedits8112]

I find knitting so much easier as well. When I try to learn how to crochet something, my anger rises whenever I don’t get it right. Edit: I started to get the hang of crochet and now I find it so much easier and faster than I thought it would

[@annthompson3246]

I prefer knitting

[@tophatsparrow]

What a wonderfully detailed tutorial, thank you! I love that you explained not only how to work cables but also how to read charts and troubleshoot mistakes, super helpful, thank you!

[@carlablackman61]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of cables. I love doing cables. I think they are so pretty on any project. I use to panic when I would mess up a stitch and have to take out or try to fix. After watching your video and seeing how calm you were when you had to fix, it has helped me to stay calm and just take my time to fix. And that is with straight knitting as well.

[@gailcolvin1640]

Wow! I had figured this all out, but I haven't done many cable projects and the info was scattered in bits and pieces in my memory. You did an outstanding and very clear job if bringing all the essential info together -- such a concise presentation! Thank you!

[@Dandidandelion]

I usually crochet, so knitting isn't my main yarn craft, but I do try to learn various knitting stitches from time to time to challenge my brain. In all the knitting tutorials I've seen over the years, you were the only one that showed the "tink." I'm used to frogging my work if I mess up a crochet pattern, but that's much trickier with knitting. I cannot thank you enough.

[@sandrasaldana9840]

Thank you so much. I had not knitted cables for years, like more than 25 years, and to find your video available was heaven sent. You are very thoughtful in your instructions and I appreciate you for refreshing my mind that "I Can Do It." Thanks again. Have a Blessed Holiday. 👍

[@Merakiyarns]

I have been crocheting for 32 years. Self taught. Always wanted to learn knitting, but adjusting to two needles and fixing mistakes was so daunting. Also, have always wanted to learn how to knit cables since crocheting cables is a favorite stitch. I thought it would be easy since I know how to crochet. Wrong. I started and stopped multiple times because of this. Am determined this go around. Thank you so much! Your clip helped out lots on understanding basics of cables. Also, helped me understand knitting flat versus on the round. I have made so many mistakes but am loving this journey. Thank you again.

[@aries81dp]

I have this book and I’m only 3 weeks in my knitting journey and this book helped me a lot but I was getting confused with cross stitch instructions. Thank you so much for explaining those in your video.

[@enzagandolfo3049]

Just a beginner; only been knitting for a month. Have seen some cable baby knitting and loved it. Your very detailed and clear instructions helped me make sense of what seemed a jumble of a abbreviations. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@bhookedcrochet]

So happy this video helped, Enza!

[@missmarie_8790]

Thank you so much for this THOROUGH tutorial on cables! I have not attempted a cable yet, because I’m intimidated, being that I’m still a beginner knitter. I’ve crocheted for years, and have made up patterns as I go along (usually simple stuff like sweaters for my dog lol). My husband has been wanting me to make him a new beanie, with a cable in it, since I’ve been practicing with my swatches. I found your tutorial very insightful, and very helpful, as I feel like some things need to be explained to me like a child, so I needed a more in-depth tutorial like this one. I couldn’t help but laugh when you suggested working on a few swatches first before taking on a project, and your doubling down by saying not to attempt to make your own pattern if you are new to cables. Because I was already having him find me examples of hats he liked, to attempt copying lol! But I’m definitely gonna take your advice and look for a pattern, before attempting my own pattern. Thanks again for such an awesome tutorial, honey!

[@RosenrotRtLiebchen87]

you can crochet cables too

[@missmarie_8790]

@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87 yes! There is a way to crochet cables, but it’s mostly a knitting thing. This is knitting my friend.

[@RosenrotRtLiebchen87]

@@missmarie_8790 yes, but your comment said you were more of a crocheter and that you were asked for a hat with a cable, i said that because you could technically make a crochet hat with a cable

[@missmarie_8790]

@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87 I misread your comment, my bad. Yeah, I just became aware of crocheting cables as well! I figure it’s the same idea, where you stitch the stitches out of order to make the twist or cable, but I’m new to both 😅 I made my husband’s beanie though! It came out really good for my first cable project. I found a very simple and easy to follow pattern, I’ve come to find that I like working cable patterns from charts more than written instructions. My next project is going to be mittens to increase my knitting skills! But I’m also working on a crochet project on the side, a granny square hooded trench coat style sweater.

[@missmarie_8790]

@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87 just to clarify, I am more knowledgeable in crochet, as I’ve been crocheting since I was like 7 or 8, but I want to become just as good with knitting. I taught myself how to knit during COVID. But don’t really have any friends/family who can help me out, so for the time being I’m using tutorials and books I’ve bought to learn. But I do want to join a knitting class or something to learn things I don’t know that I can’t learn or wouldn’t know to learn, just from self teaching alone. If you get what I mean.

[@KovenDesigns]

I was terrified of doing cable , i watch your video and gave it a go with a 5 row repeat chart and it was no where near as bad as i thought it would be :) ty for posting this video it was very helpful.

[@michelledelgadillo]

This was SO helpful! I'm so glad I found this. I dabbled around with cables - making washcloths and then felt ready for fingerless mitts. I got stuck and couldn't see what I'd done, so watching this was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@jayleendelrio2075]

After watching this tutorial I’m really excited to knit cables, thank you!

[@fritzi.franzi]

Thank you, your video tutorial was extremely helpful! I really appreciate that you also went into the detail of the abbrevations and charts of the stitch patterns for the cables, and how to recognize and knit a left- or right-twisting cable. It really is easy, once you figured out how exactly it works. Thanks for this great introduction :-) Greetings from Berlin!

[@siyaz]

Such a helpful video, Brittany! I truly appreciate your calm, clear and detailed way of teaching.

[@bhookedcrochet]

Thank you so much! That really means the world to me :)

[@mackwatkins6372]

Thanks!

[@patsypowell6078]

I've crocheted for over 30 years. The cable in knitting is so much easier than crocheting. I think everyone should try it.

[@colleenneil4102]

Thank you so much!!! You are an excellent teacher! I have put off attempting anything with cables…..including even learning because I was so intimidated. Your explanation is so clear & thorough and I am going to give it a shot!

[@anyasagues2628]

this is a great tutorial for a bit more of an experienced beginner!!! i think this was great for showing it in practice (the action of cabling), describing what the pattern abbreviations mean, and the diagrams!! thank you for demystifying this for me!

[@cynthiayuskaitis6422]

I listened to you today, 3x in a row. Each time I got different questions answered. Thank you for a great informational tutorial! I am working out of a vintage book and all it says is ...p2, work a cable over next 6 stitches, p2... So thank you again!

[@jaswinderbhanwra6258]

As you started by saying " are you scared of sound of knitting cable" that is exactly how I feel the moment I get a pattern to read and when I cannot understand it I just put it away but you have explained it so clearly that I feel like I can attempt cable pattern. I like crochet and have done loads of it . Now I want to do something different. So thank you so much. I look forward to seeing some patterns soon. Jas

[@karenmckillip8685]

Thank you. I’ve been hesitant to knit anything with cables and of course someone picked a pattern they want me to knit with cables. I’m gonna try it. Thanks and wish me luck. I’m definitely bookmarking your video.

[@vickiecurry6936]

Thank you so much for this help. You are a very patient and good teacher. As a numerous year knitter, have finally decided to tackle the cable stitch and have been doing 'ok'. However the idea of and need to remove those stitches causes a fair amount of stress for me. But your demonstration just caused and ah hah moment for me, now I won't dread it so much!! Thank You again

[@brianking4874]

I ordered the book right away. Can't wait for it to arrive. I've also ordered the cable needle that you use. the come in 3 sizes. I am trying my first cable swatch and I think I'm finally going to understand it thanks to your video.

[@leedriesbaugh673]

I have been watching your videos for a long time. Thank you for this Cable video. I am excited about trying to make a knit cable project. I have watched a few other videos that left me confused. I always understand what you are saying about the subject in the video video. Thank you so much and God bless you for all that you do for us beginners. Yes I have been a subscriber for a long time too.

[@bhookedcrochet]

I'm so incredibly happy to hear this, Lee! I appreciate your support through the years and giving me such motivating feedback like this. Have fun with your new cable project!

[@aprilvii]

Your video helped so much. I've wanted to do this forever, and now I know. Thank you so much.

[@dorothybush7863]

You are the Goat greatest of all time! This is so well explained I crochet often I would have never attempted this but now I am excited thanks so much

[@zoiegriffin8717]

Thanks for covering the subject of "holes". I wasn't sure what my problem was because I could stick my finger right through the hole. I'll be tightening up things from now on. Again, thank you.

[@krystynasmith4201]

I'm jazzed about cables... you're great at teaching cables!!😀

[@bhookedcrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@maryonyango2458]

Thank you. Your instructions are very clear,makes the learning very easy

[@sharonlloyd7120]

Loved your tutorial the way you explained about cables makes the process sounds so simple and I can't wait to try, thank you so much!

[@lindaplowright347]

Great tutorial which has encouraged me to have a go. I’ll definitely start with the cable samples. Thank you.

[@vickischaffer2083]

What a great refresher for me on knitting cables. You give clear thoughtful instruction.

[@youcanknowanything8489]

nice pace of video...appreciate the honesty about what held you back in your knitting journey👍

[@charlenedeloge8917]

I have never done a cable stitch project . I have always wanted to do one . And had no confidence , until I watched you're video . Now I'm excited to start on a Cable stitch project . My sister is finally going to have a Grand daughter . She had all boys , and her son's all had boys . So now that were expecting her first grand daughter . I am excited to make a Cable stitch baby throw blanket . Thank you , for giving me the confidence to make my dream come true . Sincerely , Charlene D North Adams , MA. 01247

[@bhookedcrochet]

How wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and it gave you the confidence you needed to dive in 😊 A cable baby blanket sounds just gorgeous!

[@Brenda75150]

I'm going to start my first cable project...a headband..great tutorial. Thanks!

[@kathyjeyes9385]

Thankyou so much for getting rid of my worries about cables. I've wanted to try for so long but it's always looked so difficult. I actually understand how and why the cable works now, thankyou again..you're a star!💖

[@MargoMacDonald-z9q]

Thank you, for such an excellent tutorial!!! Your presentation was perfect. I am now on my way to do a few swatches and looking forward to doing my first cable project!

[@sandybassett4901]

Thank you for your basic information on cables and how to read a basic chart for cable instructions. Very helpful!

[@bhookedcrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bumblebee9912]

Sweetie, thank you so much.. made it feel so easy lots of love!!

[@neenaj365]

I love your teaching style. Logical and practical ❤❤

[@michelecallahan1660]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful and no longer afraid of cables

[@sandraboland4911]

Oh my gosh. I was making it so hard!! Thank you for this video!!

[@bobbyboy7340]

Thank you, you turned something that looks too difficult for me, a new knitter, into something I can do.

[@victoriataylor1038]

This tutorial was extremely helpful. I've been knitting a long time, but never tried cables. Now I can't wait to get started on my first try.. I have a bigger project in mind, but not without some trial swatches! Thanks for your help! Victoria

[@martinkent333]

Does your mama stop at stop signs?

[@phyllislandis3368]

I am curious. The cables that you showed same to Laine so I did one side or the other my recollection years ago of making an error and I’ll sweater was that the cables enter twine so that it doesn’t lean to One Direction or the other so it goes up goes in goes around and I’m not quite sure how to do that. But it looks different than when it leans to one side

[@phyllislandis3368]

A lot of my message got twisted up in the spelling. I made an error in a ARYAN I’a

[@phyllislandis3368]

I made an Aryan isle Sweater with cables. The cables were even not leaning to one side or the other. How does one do that?

[@phyllislandis3368]

What do you need to do to have the cables look like a snake from the left and the right so that it doesn’t lean towards one direction it goes up under up under up under and so the underside then goes up in the air up goes under rather than always staying up

[@Butteredtoast_]

You've made cables seem less daunting! Will definitely start off with a small project first to try out cable knitting! 😊

[@Momzie808]

Wow your ideas save time and makes it so easy to do. I usually cringe when I see cables, I tried a few and it turned out half hazard. This I think I could do, thank you!

[@clewis6537]

I am a little nervous, I adapted someone else’s unfinished project . Thank you for your video you gave great advice on troubleshooting, and practice making swatches❤

[@maxinedavis5902]

I am happy for this tutorial I am a new knitter and the able stitch was very easy i will continue to watc.

[@Evangelia2024]

Thank you ever so much for sharing all this information with us!!!! Your assistance is always so valuable!!!!!

[@WhitePolarWolf1966]

I am just getting into knitting. I have learned a few new stitches and want to learn the cable stitch as well... I admit I am both excited but also a little scared. I have this video saved to my favorites and also your web site. Thank you for explaining this in such detail. It really makes it much easier.

[@sheilamullany2796]

Many thanks. This was very clear and a great help. I Want to google it on my laptop and print it out.You are a great teacher.

[@catherineacuna9651]

I am now very very excited to get started on cable stitches. Thank you so so very very much you are awesome

[@tnt4trex]

This was super helpful! Made me realize I don't actually need a specialty needle to knit cables, and can in fact just use a dp needle for that part

[@helenalston1062]

This was a very great tutorial. Thank you.

[@justinez6857]

I can't tell you how helpful this video was for me! Also ordering the book you recommended :)) THANK YOU!

[@marion.saturn]

Thank you very much! I'm a beginner and I was afraid of doing cables. They looked so complicated... but they're actually fun to make! :)

[@angelabarrow2632]

First time trying cable it's fiddly but I will conquer it . I've been trying waffle,seed, caterpillar,basket,cross ,Irish moss,and reverse stitches it's fun to learn . I like the waffle stitch best .

[@anakenaperez1749]

I use to think it was very hard but after watching your video its very easy! Thank you

[@pamelapoul715]

You were very helpful here. This was very easy to follow. I'm excited !

[@HugsXO]

This was such a great tutorial be ause I too run for the hills when I see cables.tha ☺ Thank you for breaking it down for begginers. I'll be using all your tips and have ordered the book you recommended.

[@esperanceyearwood23]

Never realised it was so easy. I have ran from them for years

[@dorothyreimer5887]

Excited to practice my first cable knitting!

[@bhookedcrochet]

Have fun!

[@mangomum99]

I do both knitting & crochet & enjoy both thank you for your clear precise tutorials. I would love to see brioche & perhaps as a möbius knitted in the round & I have not seen one yet. I’m not a professional crafter I just enjoy crafting for my family 🙏💖

[@free2bemebarbie345]

I definitely want to try it they look so pretty in anything

[@sparkyroots369]

Oh well done, thankyou - I have this book and now you have explained that the cable is described 3 different ways it MAKES SENSE now. tqtqtq!

[@jodiekingsley5181]

I am new to knitting love do cables . Neat ones thank you for video

[@serapugurlugil9214]

WHEN I STARTED KNITTING 30 YEARS AGO, I WAS IN UK. BOUGHT A BOOK CALLED HARMONY GUIDES 440 KNITTING STITCHES, WANTED TO TRY CABLE STITCHES BUT WHEN I READ SOMETHIN CALLED ( CABLE NEEDLE) I WAS TERRIFIED 😱..AND NEVER TRIED KNITTING CABLES, UNTILL A WEEK AGO, (IN 65 😌), I REALISED CABLING WAS NOT SO DIFFICULT, AND HOW THAT TINY NEEDLE SCARED ME ALL THOSE YEARS 😔..AM STILL KEEPING LOTS OF BOOKS ON KNITTING & CROCHETING BOUGHT FROM UK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. LOVE FROM TURKEY 🌹❤🥰.

[@Delaware84]

I love cable knitting. It’s fun.

[@sherriewaddell8330]

Excellent tutorial . Understandable explanation and demonstration.

[@songs-kg4zu]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive coverage. Your video has answered many questions I have after watching other people's videos on cable knitting; such as why some cables are knit and why some purl? Why the cable I knitted by following another video is like only one side twist while I prefer a kinda like braided or double twist... I see now that it's actually b'cos other videos did not show the number of rows between the cables which made me wondering if need to do the cable steps every row or what. Also, after your explaination, the strange 'description code' (e. g. C6B) looks obviously simple and easy to understand for me now;) However, the video voice is a bit too soft especially when showing the work. Your tutorial on how to read the instruction notes is extremely important. Look forward to more of your videos. Your's are the best cable knitting video I have came across, so far;)

[@stevenwilliams3542]

Great video for a beginner….well explained 🎉

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

This was the easiest way I have been shown cables I now feel like I can do this thank you x

[@judithgraham2868]

Your video was very helpful and now I am ready to give it a try.

[@brendapoore4873]

Thanks for your video. It makes me less intimidated with the idea of cables.

[@lesleyhenley9520]

An excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

That was a great video really appreciate it thank you hey I’ve got one tip for you try to work your stitches on the tips of your needles and you’ll avoid stretching stitches out that’s just something I’ve learned along the way all right thank you so much this is really really helpful

[@alvinastrohm9298]

How do I find the pattern for this practice project. Yellow is a beautiful color choice.

[@rojoseq]

Thanks so much for all your helpful tips

[@RememberSeptember]

Great informational video, very clear, thank you 😍

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

You are an amazing coach. Thank you

[@handuong7429]

Looking forward to practicing knitting cables, and more great patterns to try.

[@11thShadowDragon]

I'm quite eager to try knitting cables, but information on if there's a serup row or just starting from earlier on probably would have been a good addition here

[@steamriceroll]

I am a beginner. I think crocheting is easier than knitting.

[@MoonlightCharizard]

I tried to learn crochet so much. but my brain just explodes when i watch crochet lol

[@erjanten]

did you know i learn kniting first and then crochet i can three crochet kniting and tunisian

[@shirleyjenkins11]

I like knitting better. The more complicated the better but I've always balked at cable and now feel stupid because it's probably the easiest stitch I've ever done..this video has shown me how easy it is

[@Marny5580]

Everything NEW to learn is difficult. Took me 40 years to even try entrelac!! Then, finally, I decided to really, really try. I watched the videos and frogged and frogged and frogged. The beginning looked absolutely impossible and ugly. Then I decided to TRUST the teacher. I watched, and then slowed down the video. Paused and knit, knit and paused. I looked at a website showing an entrelac scarf. That, too, had the pattern!! So ... a long story short: Omigod! Entrelac is SOOOO easy to do!! I laughed at my fear - and entrelac is fun and easy! Practice makes so of perfect - depending on the time I gift myself in the learning and the frogging. Frogging is one of my main teachers. Have fun! The more you learn and actually knit - the easier it will be - and the smarter you'll find the teachers (the video one and yourself).

[@weirdlyghostly1814]

I kearn crochet first and then knitting crochet is asier to fix if u make a mistake and its easier to learn diffrent stiches

[@lindapoe6587]

excited to try cables. thank you!!

[@wiseowl1084]

I love knitting better than crochet. The patterns are endless if you have acquired the skills. It's therapeutic too.

[@hissonggirlmoni5706]

Finally. Knitting vocabulary. Lol Ty!

[@dianneduhaime736]

Thank you it helped me so much I appreciate it.

[@douaamoussaid8113]

the best video that's all i can say i saw a lot of videos and i didn't understand tha part when u flliped it thank uuuuuuuuu

[@bhookedcrochet]

Glad it helped!

[@sighthoundlover1]

You're the bomb!!!!! Fabulous instruction!!!

[@heathern9288]

Great video! Thank you! I'm way less intimidated to try a cable now. Well done.

[@murielperrier1443]

thank you so much, new to it, and very helpful.

[@beckyjohnson7675]

I love the beautiful colour.

[@TS-sh8xo]

I also have 400 knitting stitches! I reference it often😊

[@cultish.crafts]

I've done crochet cabling with ease, but I have barely knit and I want to make the cardigan from Taylor Swift's music video and it's all cabled 🙈 but your video has helped me see that it's a similar concept, just with a "placeholder" while you work on the other part of the cable (I don't know how else to explain it)

[@misspiggy2418]

Omg I think I could actually try this. Thankyou

[@suebean3873]

Excellent tutorial and info. Thank you!

[@mustachia]

0:00 - 0:13 out of context that would sound hilarious Lovely tutorial thank you