Fixing Cable Mistakes by Dropping One Column at a Time. Correcting a Mis-Crossed Cable by Dropping

I first learned of this technique from Caroline Sheffield. She has published an article in the Winter 2022-23 Cast On Magazine, entitled "Correcting a Mis-Crossed Cable by Dropping One Column at a Time". You can access her article by being a member of TKGA. If you are not a member, you can sign up at TKGA.org. Membership is just $25 a year and you get access to years and years of educational articles, including many that I have written.
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suza...
Where to find me:
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - livestream interviews and tutorials - / @suzanneoffthecuff
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - www.ravelry.co...
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- / 1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - www.ravelry.co...
Suzanne's Blog - www.knittingsuz...

[@davidhensley76]

I don't have time to watch the whole video right now, but I'm glad you're back, Suzanne.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, David, I hope you enjoy it! ❤️

[@mariadesouza1451]

So glad I found this video. Was about to rip about 60 rows to fix a cable error I had made and initially thought I could live with, but it kept bothering me until I decided I'd just undo everything to fix it. This is the perfect solution thank you!

[@Anji2866]

Aha moment when you put the pins in each freed stitch! Thank you for this. I can use this for other complex pattern mistakes. Good to see you again after the long hiatus. That means you have more or less settled into your new home. Best wishes 💕

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks, Anjali, it is wonderful to get back in the saddle again! And yes, I am mostly settled and there is definitely and end point in site! 😊 ❤️

[@tinejensen478]

Suzanne, you are such an exelent and patient teacher! I'm amazed how clearly you show how to do, so even non english speaking people can follow your instructions. A friend of mine, who dosn't know english at all, told me that it's easier to follow your instructions than mine, even though that we are both danish 😊😊😊 Thank you for every neat intruction you give.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, what a lovely thing to say, Tine, thank you! ❤️

[@FeijaFleur]

Hadn't seen your videos pop up in a while but they have been tremendously helpful in my knitting journey so I'm glad to see you posting again! This technique is brilliant! Last time I worked a cabled sweater I dropped all stitches in the cable repeat I made an error in and it was such a mess to get it all right again.. definitely trying this next time I make a cabled sweater. Thanks so much for the clear and detailed explanation!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Feija-Fleur! It is always a good thing when you don't have to undo hard work! ❤️

[@fatimadehaan8451]

Thanks for this video, Suzanne. You are excellent at turning complicated techniques into simple ones. Just you Suzanne

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Fatima, it was really fun to do! 😘

[@vickidigby8116]

Wowsers!! Thanks for demoing this technique! Wonderfully filmed as usual, very clear how to tackle this problem.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much for the great feedback, Vicki! ❤️

[@raptors43211]

This was so helpful and explained so well! I had a lifeline in about 3 rows down from my incorrect cable cross so with nothing really to lose I tried this. Excellent!

[@carolinesheffield5434]

Thanks so much Suzanne, for making this video! So happy to contribute just a little to this craft!♥

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks Caroline, I appreciate that! ❤️

[@kaymack5304]

I was so curious to see how this would be done as I just recently figured out how to fix a stitch that should have been a knit or a purl but was the opposite stitch. I don’t know why it never dawned on me before. Such a time saver not having to rip back to fix. Excellent teaching! So clear.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Kay, I appreciate you sharing your experience! ❤️

[@renatastec5212]

Nice to see you back, we missed you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Renata, I'm happy to be back! ❤️

[@alphabo1]

Thank you very much. I'm so happy you're back on KZbin 😀

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Lia, it is great to be back! ❤️

[@MtMomDesigns]

Jaw-dropping stunning! 😲. I hadn’t seen the article, so I might otherwise have missed this amazing technique. Thanks for making a clear, easy to follow video, Suzanne !

[@carolinesheffield5434]

Article coming out in the next Cast On, Nov-Dec 2022

[@MtMomDesigns]

@@carolinesheffield5434 Congratulations on having your article published! It certainly is a worthwhile idea 😄. I look forward to reading it in the winter issue.

[@carolinesheffield5434]

@@MtMomDesigns Thanks! Hope it comes in handy for you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Deborah, your feedback means a lot to me! ❤️ And thank you, Caroline, for posting the article particulars! ❤️

[@brianasprague1447]

❤ thank you for this! i am a serial frogger and i want to reform! This pin strategy is going to help me. 👏

[@SuzanneBryan]

Awesome to hear, Briana! 🐸 Happy to help with your frogging issue! ❤️

[@myiannagreen8399]

Surley safed in my knitting list! Just in case I may ever need it! Thank you very much... never thought about fixing it that way!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Myianna, thanks for watching! ❤️

[@elysianfibres1642]

Hi Suzanne, I hope you're doing well. I saw you haven't been on KZbin recently and just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work, your time and the fantastic resources you have created on your channel. I wish you peace and love

[@caro1591]

Brilliant! Interesting to watch this alternative view into the anatomy of a cable. 🙏🏻❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Caro, it was really fun to delve into this! ❤️

[@dominikaz.9264]

Suzanne, where are you? Please add more tutorial, you are the best teacher!!!!

[@dianejoel717]

Brilliant! I like this method better than the cutting the yarn method because it’s just a lot less scary.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Diane! Happy to hear that it isn't too scary! 😉

[@beatricechambry5022]

Best way to understand the geometry of knitting; thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Beatrice! ❤️

[@isawa6649]

So happy to see you! Thank you for this video. Love the Susan Bates handy tool ( I only have 10 )

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Isa! Thank you for watching and for the great feedback! ❤️

[@marygood906]

As usual, excellent instruction with clear videos

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Mary, I appreciate that! ❤️

[@motzoh]

Wow! I could really have used this a few years ago on a cabled sweater. I unraveled many, many rows to fix this exact problem. It was very discouraging. 😭 Here is an alternative solution. Thank you Suzanne! Your explanations of very technical techniques are excellent. 💕

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Motz! It always nice to have an alternative to thinking back! ❤️

[@nataliethomson240]

Wow, so challenging! Thank you for showing this solution 😀

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome, Natalie! ❤️

[@TheDollyce]

Thank you, Suzanne!❣️

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hello Dollyce! You are very welcome!! ❤️

[@deborahlee4941]

What a great solution!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Deborah! ❤️

[@Norfolk250]

Of all the self-punishing experiments I've put myself through - I don't think I would have EV-VER thought of doing a diagonal ladder. Fantastic!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks, Norfolk, I appreciate that! ❤️

[@Nina-4]

You are an artist! I am looking forward to misscross a cable to try this method of fixing 😁

[@SuzanneBryan]

HaHa, Nina! Hopefully you won't need to use this method but just in case, I'm here for you! ❤️

[@loue6563]

Live this. I have dropped down a section before. But will have to try this method for sure. Since I’m sure I will need it again in the future. Lol

[@SuzanneBryan]

It is always nice to have a repertoire of useful videos to fall back on for help! Thanks for watching, Lou! ❤️

[@aliciahenn7981]

Brilliant solution. Very clear explanation. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Alicia, I appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Suzanne. Fascinating video! This is truly amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. It is much appreciated! Now I’m going to watch the video where you cut it to fix it. Have a wonderful weekend!💞

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks Thea, it's always great to hear from you! And I did have a wonderful weekend! ❤️

[@evigheter]

A very helpful video! I was looking for something so that I wouldn't have to rip out half a mitten with regular and intarsia cables. The technique worked on both the regular cable and the intarsia cable mistake I had made.

[@masz10676]

Brilliant "Yarn Whisperer". Someone commented using a needle instead of markers. This should b on Billboard's. ☺️ Hope u r enjoying ur new town.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Masz! It is always a matter of personal preference, I like markers. 😊 And yes, I am very much enjoying my new town, thanks so much for asking!

[@michelenemann8885]

Another great video I always wondered how to fix a cable mistake thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Michelene! ❤️

[@sharondelrio8791]

I’m so glad to see your video today missed your help

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Sharon, it's nice to be back! ❤️

[@susanmcbride4703]

I can hardly wait to work a swatch and give this a try! Maybe later today😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

Please do, Susan, and let me know how it goes! ❤️

[@posies_yarnworks]

That’s so clever! Thank you so much for this video❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Rose! I appreciate your kind feedback! ❤️

[@glowinglimes]

Thank you so much. This saved me!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're welcome!

[@christijones7814]

That’s amazing!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Christi! ❤️

[@lorismith2765]

Had a situation today for which this was the perfect solution. Thank you, Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay, happy to hear, Lori! You are very welcome! 😊

[@BD-bb4rd]

Oh this was so helpful! I can't wait to see the video where you cut it out to fix it. I have a cabled sweater I knit for my husband that had a mishap with a candle (oooops! 🙈) and it has a hole in a cable and seed stitch. It's been sitting on my to-mend pile for the last year and every time I look at it I am just stumped

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad to hear it was helpful, B D! Please let me know how the fix to your husband's sweater goes. 😊

[@libbyhoenstine7504]

Great method of fixing. Saves a lot of work Thanks so much for this wonderful video

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks for watching!

[@vadec5909]

Excellent video!!! So hard!!! Thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Vadec, I think with a bit of practice you would be certainly be able to achieve this! ❤️

[@ritagraham6703]

Wow! Great video and solution well presented. Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Rita! ❤️

[@tinaenisan3605]

So happy to see you back😘 Thank you for all the info you provide to make knitting easier for us. I'm trying to knit a top down toddler cardigan but having problem with it. I haven't found much info on KZbin. I would like tutorial book to purchase but not sure which one. Can you recommend any? please? I'm trying to design a cardigan with cables. I just finished crocheting one & send it away but I love to knit one. I have learned knitting when I was 7 y old only the very basic. I tried to pick it up few times but I stopped after I learned how to crochet in my late 40s, deep down I love knitting I have made few scarfs but that's it. Thank you & have a great day 🌹🌹🌹

[@kaylemoine1571]

Wow! That's great. Thanks.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad you liked it, Kay! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@tanyakorsgaard3810]

Thank for yet another great video 🤓

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're so welcome, Tanya! ❤️

[@TheSuzberry]

Hi, lovely video. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad you enjoyed it, Suzanne! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@rachele874]

very very wonderful🤩!!! Magic intarsio! alternating marker colors i for the sequence is important. Thank You!!

[@batya7]

Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, JHF! ❤️

[@msjsville]

Using the stitch markers is so smart. Thx for doing this. Really helpful and clear.

[@margaretthompson1258]

Thank you that sorted my problem

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful to hear, Margaret! 😊

[@anepictree]

Brilliantly done and such calm and patience! I don't think I'm ready for this but when I am I will be so glad to have had this lesson! :-) Thanks again

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome; thank you for watching! ❤️

[@silkewienhues4913]

Brilliant

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Silke! ❤️

[@dymphnaspinedi1174]

Amazing. So clever.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 😊

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Hi! Susan from Wild Cottage, Ireland sent me your way! 🥰🤗

[@spudsmith]

SO good to have you back, Suzanne! Got worried for a moment! Best wishes from the UK x

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Spud, I really appreciate your concern! All is well with me, I've just been busy with a big move across the the U.S. ❤️

[@marianneknapp4846]

Brilliant 🎉😊

[@kazluckystar112]

good video as always when i saw the thumbnail for the video it was instant anxiety but seeing what you did washed it away ... p.s. i miss knitting with you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, K, I appreciate your feedback; and yes, it's great to be back! ❤️

[@gorogueknits5876]

Love this solution! Wondering... Could one just leave the pins in after you finish the first column? That way they'd be in place already for the second column, you could just shift them over a bit after you pull each stitch out.

[@MtMomDesigns]

I think, Go Rogue, that you’d have to wriggle and pull each pin *through* the stitch below to get over to the next column where the yarn is free. But likely doable if the fabric is pretty loose.

[@gorogueknits5876]

@@MtMomDesigns Since the pins are moved to the left before laddering up, they are already in position on the strand between stitches. In fact, you could probably just use each pin to pull the stitch out as you ladder down on the second column.

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is a brilliant idea. I would just leave the pins, then as you ladder down, move them over one at a time to the free stitch. They are sitting there waiting for you. The only downside is that you will have to unfasten each one before you move it and that might be a bit fiddly. Grand idea, thank you! ❤️

[@susanmcbride4703]

I tried this in a swatch! Great technique!

[@pattykuchera3368]

Have a Happy and Blessed holidays

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Extremely helpful! I know I’ll use this info

[@user-pw7wt6ie3p]

Спасибо!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Dobro pozhalovat', Enekha! ❤️

[@notaclue822]

You would have made a brilliant surgeon.

[@Norfolk250]

Fun

[@marianneknapp4846]

Hi Thanks for Great Teaching I have a ? on lace scarves I followed the pattern exactly but the edges always look poor too loose is that be ause it's not blocked yet the pattern is fine but the edges are awful Thanks for your help ❤Marianne 🎉

[@SuzanneBryan]

Block first and then evaluate the edges.

[@shelbyrose2791]

Excellent video, thank you! Your hand seems quite shaky, I hope you are well ❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Shelby! I am doing well, just a bit of what's called an Essential Tremor; some days are worse than others, but I am good. Thanks so much for watching and for your concern! ❤️

[@kathleencarty149]

I think this would work if you put the dropped stitches on another needle instead of using stitch markers. Thanks for sharing and as always well explained.

[@carolinesheffield5434]

Or as Rick Pierce posted (Barbara) use a life-line diagonally through the column of stitches? Going to try!

[@bsfb3ar]

Suzanne can one use the lace design in a crescent style so there is no spine? Can the lace starts right @ the edge without garters sections?

[@rutykahana]

Hello Suzanne, do you have tutorial for pullover circular yoke sweater top down (not raglan) with leaves pattern? Thank you, Ruth

[@Sanibean1]

Wouldn't a life line work just as well, then you could just pull it out once row is completed? Barbara

[@carolinesheffield5434]

I usually think of life lines as being horizontal, but if you used a threaded needle going down through the column of stitches diagonally, that would work well I believe - going to try it!

[@spacey138]

Hi it's not related to cable but I'm trying to find out how to fix rib stitch I am a beginner knitter and I dropped some stitches and am now lost with what to do next.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Rachel. I do have a few videos that my help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/amqppnyLnLaYgc0 or kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIG4lWSGiLl_eJY. I hope these are beneficial! Also, you may want to consider joining my Facebook group (same name), it is filled with supportive knitters of every level and we love to help beginners. ❤️

[@spacey138]

Thanks heaps Suzanne for your reply. I will check out the video and join the facebook group. Rachel

[@marianneknapp4846]

Who taught you how to knit? Lovely Tidy & Consistant ❤

[@tubakartal4601]

Alt yazılarda neden türkçe yok . Lütfen türkçe çeviri olmalı. 🌹

[@SuzanneBryan]

Merhaba Tuba. İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler! 😊 İşte bunun için googledim.... KZbin'da Türkçe altyazı nasıl bulunur? Altyazılar ve altyazılar ekleyin KZbin Studio'da oturum açın. Soldaki menüden Altyazılar'ı seçin. Düzenlemek istediğiniz videoyu tıklayın. DİL EKLE'ye tıklayın ve dilinizi seçin. Altyazılar altında, EKLE'yi tıklayın.

[@jonathanbaker2185]

💘 𝐩𝓻Ỗ𝓂Ø𝓈Ｍ

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Jonathan! ❤️

[@aimeveryday2966]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! ❤️