Cabling Without a Cable Needle - a Comparison of Two Methods - Cables

[@masz10676]

" Yarn Whisperer" I'm running out of adjectives. As always superlative and so simple in its simplicity. Thanks

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so appreciated, Masz, thanks for all of your feedback! ❤️

[@tetchedistress]

Thank you so much! Am currently working a cable section of a Pi shawl and searched for your videos. You save me so many cuss words with your explanations.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@indiezee]

I love this video, I saw it a while ago but was too intimidated to try it but I absolutely love making cables and got tired of using a cable needle. It is so much easier than I thought! I love method 2 and now I can do it in my sleep. So glad you made this video with the 2 methods, the 2 types of knitting and the time stamps. Such a helpful video, just like all your videos!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome indiezee. Thank you and Happy knitting. Be sure to check out my new channel for live-streaming - Suzanne - Off the Cuff kzbin.info/door/QBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A

[@Woodlawn22]

I want to say I wish I could give a second thumbs-up today because this isn't the first time I have watched this video and found it so well done and helpful. Could I also add a word about ChiaoGoo Lace or HiyaHiya needles since you mentioned them here? I think a few people have the idea that using pointy tips will increase the chances of splitting the yarn but please know that once I tried them I have never willingly used anything else. They make knitting so much easier. IMHO. Rather than splitting the yarn there is more chance for accuracy in pointing the tip into the stitch. Plus you said something in one of your earlier videos - that has stayed with me so I will mention it here - about maintaining your gauge by knitting on the tips of your needles rather than sticking the full diameter of the right-hand needle into the stitch being worked. The long tapers of these needles give more room to to do this. They more easily allow stitches to be formed at a place where the tips are crossing thus not stretching the stitch below as you work through it. Thanks for that. I think of it a lot! Hopefully you were not affected by the earthquakes the other day but you were in my thoughts.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you E Mc. This is a good testimonial for sharp needles. Happy knitting.

[@GardeniaMagnolia5]

Thank you for all your tutorials I’m a new knitter

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@mmeharriet1538]

A superb video showing most efficient ways for cabling w/o a needle. Thank you, Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome, Mme Harriet! Thanks for the great feedback!

[@batya7]

Very clear demonstration, and the green yarn had excellent contrast to see the stitches. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't already and share my video with your friends. Happpy knitting.

[@reallymedagnabit]

still one of the best teachers on You Tube.. thanks so much

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thanks!

[@suzeburtenshaw9581]

Thankyou for this ultra clear demonstration! I shall pop off and get practicing.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Happy Holidays.

[@samgrant83]

Such a great video and a go to resource. I usually use the first method for the right cross but with some very fine lace yarn I've been using recently I've found the second method tends to be a little easier.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I started with the first method and then after years, I have mostly converted to the second method. But in some instances one will work better than the other.

[@marlenerose8828]

Thank you, I now like doing two over two cables.

[@bonniewerner4121]

Oh my, took practice but finally got method 2! After being a devotee of method 1, had to rewire my brain and rid the muscle memory. Overall, think 2 is less stress. Always something new to learn. Thank you!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's wonderful, Bonnie, I applaud you for going out of your comfort zone to try a new technique! And I agree, there is always something new learn, thank goodness. 😉

[@judytergis8343]

Really clear and helpful. I have been doing the first technique for years and never knew about the 2 way. I'm starting a cable sweater for my daughter and will definitely try the 2nd way! Thank you for this video!

[@carlajewett1091]

Method 2...Utterly brilliant! Thx for sharing, Suzanne.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Carla Jewett! Happy knitting.

[@motzoh]

Happy happy knitting! I too was intimidated (see other commenter below) but decided finally to try it on a little project I I'm working on (cowl). I get so irritated with those little cable needles especially if they twist or worse, slip off that I dread that row! I absolutely love method 2. I'm still doing it along with Suzanne's instructions (timestamp 7:00 on). Thank you Suzanne! 😘😍

[@motzoh]

And I can set aside the cable needle woohoo!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, I don't even carry a cable needle with me at any time. Even very large cable crossings can be worked this way. Thank you for posting.

[@caro1591]

Awesome video. I’ve just knitted an Afghan square to try it out and it’s fantastic. My gauge is much better. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is wonderful to hear, Caro! I'm sure your Afghan is lovely!

[@levonshook5239]

Really like your tutorial, especially because of the Continental and English methods shown. Very helpful! The timestamps are awesome.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful! 🧶

[@ludouglas1]

Dear suzanne, I love your tutorials and I'm so grateful that you give so generously of your time to make them. Lu in Australia

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much!

[@InTruth_InFact]

I used this video to help me complete a hat when I first started knitting. That hat is probably the best thing I’ve knitted, and it was fun because this excellent instruction was so clear I knew just what to do and what to expect.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I love hearing this, Catherine, thanks so much for letting me know!!

[@merrylrosenthal]

You're amazing. Thanks for another great video. 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Meryl! And your kind words are very appreciated! ❤️

[@TheNightFlower]

Excellent tutorial. Loved how clearly you explained all techniques using both english AND continental methods. Time-stamps were handy, too. Thanks so much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome The Night Flower! Happy knitting.

[@Sierralan1]

Great video. Loved how you show both ways, love the second way much better. You are the best with your close ups, time stamps and repetition. I’m a continental knitter and can’t throw to save myself so I appreciate seeing the yarn where it is for me. Already subscribed and spread the word to my knitting circle. I love cables and try to get them in everything and prefer no cable needle.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I appreciate your comment so much, thank you for watching and sharing! 😊

[@wilsonstreet616]

I haven't gotten started doing this yet but I already so much appreciate those time stamps!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Wilson Street! Happy knitting.

[@ruthstubens3812]

I've been using the first method and I like the look of that second method; will give it a try! Thank you for your clear and concise videos.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Ruth! I appreciate your feedback!! ❤️

[@CdnCreekers]

Thank you for the time stamps. :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

🧶

[@carlalottehartungen8501]

❤thank soooooo much all the way from Japan 🎌I appreciate very much your amazing teaching and more over your spirits in dedicating your time to teach me/ us. Here 🎌 I m often lost in translation 😅.

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Carla, thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@pheonixrising629]

Love this video... I've been trying to do a complex cable pattern and it was driving me up the wall having to use a cable needle every 5 seconds... used the 2nd technique and it's so much quicker I don't lose track of where I am in the pattern. Only downside is I have to flip the video to mirror image as I'm left-handed and knit left to right. But you demonstrate everything so clearly I don't have to worry that the verbal instructions don't match I just follow what you do. Thank you... my knitting has come on leaps and bounds since subscribing to your channel 😁

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much. Good to know about the flipping.

[@karenbochinski]

This is excellent. You are an awesome teacher. THANKS!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@sallyalhajji6839]

I really enjoy your videos they are very helpful and so easy to follow thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@SuzanneBryan]

So nice of you to say, Sally, thank you! ❤️

[@auramontanari9190]

metodi molto intelligenti, direi che tu pure sei molto intelligente. ti ringrazio per la tua disponibilità a condividere le tue conoscenze con noi tutti.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@airsawatsawatdang8736]

Thank you Suzanne. I just started knitting. I'll practice this :D

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay! I love new knitters. You might be interested in my Bootcamp classes.

[@PattymacMakes]

I will give it a try on a swatch. I generally swear by using a cable needle so I don't mess up my work, but I'm willing to try this on a swatch. I love the needles of the Hiya Hiya Sharps, but the cable makes be crazy. I do love those Chia Goo red lace needles, though. They are pretty much the only circular needles I ever want to use.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Swatching is always good. I try everything new on a swatch first. You should see my stack of swatches. I keep them all too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel and share my video with your friends. Happy knitting.

[@christines1924]

Clear as usual, Suzanne. I love cabling without a cable needle!...except when the yarn is a rayon 😜

[@SuzanneBryan]

Ugh, me too. Not crazy about knitting with rayon. Thanks for watching and commenting. happy knitting.

[@lavmpoh]

Thank you Suzanne. I’m going to practice method 2. 😃

[@SuzanneBryan]

Perfect. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy knitting.

[@Shaki611]

Excellent video. So clearly explained. But I didn't understand why yarn goes to the front in 2nd method right crossing.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Put some stitches on your needle and work a little swatch. try putting the yarn to the back and see what happens.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Hello, dear, and thanks a lot! I learn to see my knitting with "different eyes" or as if I were "between" the stitches. I wdrk with knit pics made of wood , in Germany they call it knit pro synfonies. Sometimes I sharpen them a bit. I'm handicapped specially with my hands, I've got a vibration the whole day long, allways. So I began to knit, to be the master of my hands allthough this trouble. People didn't believe that could work but it does. I can't use metals for arthritis but "karbonz" from knit Pro work for a while. They aren't as expensive here as others and the others I know aren't as sharp as mine. They never make bamboo as sharp as wood, perhaps it's not possible. Please make those videos further on, I show your helping words and videos my other friends and I thank you so much! Knitting for 3,5 years I now begin with brioch knitting, my socks are patterned and without pattern, it doesn't make sense with all colours or with yarn with different colours in one ball. I love it so much, for a while first time my son wanted me to knit a patterned loop for me. Now I'm proud because he wanted me to do it for him. I thought he never would! Without your help I never were as far as I am now. Be blessed by our holy LORD!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much ConnyNordlicht! Happy knitting.

[@antoinettemccollum729]

Thanks for another great tutorial...

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome! Happy knitting.

[@3rdcharmer]

You do really clear demonstrations. Can you please demonstrate how to ladder down to fix a stitch in 2 colour fisherman's rib in the round? Kathleen. Canberra Australia.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! I have two videos on fixing mistakes in Brioche, which is very similar to fisherman's rib. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbbh2epjs-WatU and kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSqn5d9eNaildE Let me know if either of those helps you. If not, let me know what type of mistake you want to fix, and I can make a video for you.

[@susansmith6058]

Good instructive video👏👏

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 👍

[@Sunnymoonshine1]

Nice method, very clear !!! thank you so much

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you and happy knitting.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Nice to have options for cabling without a cable needle, do you hae a prefered method, does it depend on which way you cross ?

[@SuzanneBryan]

I actually prefer the second method when I am working in one color. but if I am working in two colors, as in my intarsia cables, i prefer the first method. I rarely ever use a cable needle any more.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@SuzanneBryan I still use a cable needle when my cables are wide or if the yarn is splitty or very fine, it is a matter of eye sight, I have a epiretinal membrane which can not be corrected with glasses.😪

[@lbskis945]

Do you have a video on how to avoid the last stitch being elongated in cabling? Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I do not at this time, but am adding the topic to my todo list. Thank you.

[@teceyS3]

thank you so very much for this tutorial :) you thought of everything, even the needles that you were using- which is wonderful because I was going to ask you what type of needles you were using- great tutorial- I subscribed :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy Knitting!

[@lynnanderson2230]

That’s very interesting . Thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome. Hugs and Happy Knitting.

[@christenagervais7303]

Fabulous! 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolbakerbooth2124]

What’s the purpose of bringing the yarn to the front in method 2? Also, does eliminating the need for a cable needle solve the problem of a gap when going from the cables to the purl section?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Carol, here's a video to help kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTWYqOjftmknJY. Also try making a swatch to see how this works and I am sure this will help in understanding this technique. 😊

[@katiesmith1692]

WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT??? But seriously--my favorite cable needle for years has been an old dpn that lost most of its mates. I'm enrolled in the Master's program and just realizing that distorted stitches in cables are A Thing To Be Avoided, and that my long treasured dpn is actually the culprit! This has saved my sanity!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Lol, thank goodness your sanity is intact! 😉 Thanks so much for watching and for the great feedback, Katie. I have a playlist of 5 minutes or less videos that are TKGA approved that may be of assistance. Best of luck!

[@elliefunt972]

Oh I love you so much! Thank you for this!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome Nixie Knox! Happy knitting.

[@wandabissell]

Great demo! Do you see an advantage to either method? I'm new to cables, fumbling, and took on a pattern that includes purling in the cables. I think it makes more sense for me to rearrange the stitches first, then knit or purl them.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I actually use both. It depends on the cables. Happy knitting.

[@noshabahaq3963]

🙏 thanks

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SockDrawerDemon]

Very very useful! Gained a sub for sure!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy Knitting!

[@KnittingbyPhrancko]

Hi Suzanne, I've been using Method 1 and I never knew about Method 2. Is one better than the other? Which one do you prefer?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Frank, I have switched to method 2, it is more economical of motion and the results are exactly the same.

[@vivianli596]

What is the benefit of the second method?

[@ginettesimard4300]

I like your first method for cable. I learn knitting by watching my mom knitting. My problem 🙄is I don't understand the continental way. Is it possible to have information in French?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé, Ginette! Est-il possible de regarder avec des sous-titres français?

[@ginettesimard4300]

Yes, it will hepl me a lot. THANK YOU KINDLEY

[@Woodlawn22]

The only thing I didn't get was on the right cross cables where the yarn was carried over the front of the stitches rather than the back. The first instance is at time stamp approx. 7:30.

[@SuzanneBryan]

It is correct. Give it a try, then it will make sense

[@SuzanneBryan]

Ah, I see, you are concerned about the yarn being on the front for the right crosses. Try it. Then try it with the yarn in the back. You will find out, that it just won't work with the yarn across the back, it will actually end up wrapping around those two stitches, kind of like a smocking stitch. It is interesting. Easier to see it why you do it than to explain. Happy Knititng. Thanks bunches for watching my videos and commenting.

[@sukubo313]

Another awesome and useful technique, Suzanne. Wish I’d known about this second method before I started the project I just finished, which had traveling cables every 6 stitches. *sigh* I’m not a big fan of the first method, but I’m eager to try the second. Do you find it risky to slip the needle out when working with slippery yarn? It works ok even at really small needle sizes? Does the extra yarn from slipping those first stitches in the second method cause any significant gauge difference or loose stitches? I also love both Hiya Hiya and (even more so) ChiaoGoo. I can’t recommend them enough, either. Like you say, you get way more than you pay for. I was lucky to find them early as a knitter when I stumbled onto Hiya Hiya looking for a cheap interchangeable set. Now I use ChiaoGoo 60-inch circulars (non-IC) and 6-inch DPNs for about 98% of my work. (The other 2% being Karbonz for sizes below 00. I’m apparently a very loose knitter, so I usually have to go down 2+ sizes.)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, it is more risky with slippery yarn, but if you lightly pinch the fabric just below the needles before removing one, the stitches will stay put. It is also important to not put any stress of the fabric, like pulling your needles apart between stitches. Have you seen my video on Even Tension? It may help you with your stitch sizes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC0hWh8adGggMU. Once I found Hiya Hiya, I got rid of all of my other needles including my signatures, except my Dyakcraft. I love those too.. www.dyakcraft.com/#/. I also love dpns for some things, like double knitting and brioche on narrow projects, and of course i-cord anything. Thank you so much for watching my video and commenting. I hope you have a lovely day. Happy knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Oh, after Hiya Hiya, I found Chiaogoo and now I am a fanatic about those too.

[@sukubo313]

I will definitely practice this with both wool and some slippery yarn too. My tension is generally pretty even, but I still struggle with even tension in cables so I'll watch your even tension video for sure. I kept my starter Clover Takumi bamboo needles, but I haven't really used them since I got that first Hiya Hiya set. I generally prefer ChiaoGoo over Hiya Hiya because of their cords. Otherwise, they're about the same for me. The Dyakcraft needles are lovely, especially the black nickel. Have a great day as well! :)

[@sukubo313]

So, I thought my tension was even and pretty. And I thought I was knitting pretty close to the tips, too. But after watching your even tension video, I really made it a point to knit right on the tips. Instant 150% improvement in tension and how it looks overall! And between the 2nd method here and more even tension, my cables look closer to 300% better. :-) Thanks, Suzanne. My knitting has really improved a lot since I started watching and following your videos. I’ve taken away more in the last month or so with you than I have from over 2 years watching another knitting channel.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! this makes me very happy. This is exactly why I make videos. Thank you for watching and I am so glad that your knitting has improved. As they say "You don't know what you don't know". You are learning to "see" your knitting better. Thank you so much, happy knitting.

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

I’ve never knit a cable in my life because they intimidate me, watching this makes me think I might be able to do it. I only knit with Hiya Hiya Sharps so I’ve got that going for me, lol

[@SuzanneBryan]

Perfect!

[@anitathewes7257]

Love it XOXOXOXO

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you and happy knitting!

[@susanrodemeir2303]

Suzanne, I like Method Two but when I use it for '1 over 1 right cross' it leaves a purl bump. Is there a trick to it? Because 2 over 2 right cross looks fine. If not, I guess I can use Method One for 1 over 1 right cross and Two for 1 over 1 left cross (if I don't confuse myself). I subscribed today! But can't share your videos because none of my friends knit, silly them.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I don't get that purl bump, maybe try it again? Or just use method 1. Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

[@susanrodemeir2303]

Wonderful, Suzanne! I thought I’d tried ’1 over 1 rt cross’ every which way, but after your encouragement to try again I realized that the purl bump I kept getting was because of my purling technique: ”lazy Russian way.” It is a more efficient motion and has eliminated any purl-aversion, but results in a backward-mounted stitch that often requires a different approach on the next row. Yea! Problem solved. Which is lucky because I’m about to begin a project with an acre of 1 over 1 honeycomb cables, and the very efficient Method Two will really help. Thank you!!@@SuzanneBryan

[@jhannon9495]

that's going to take some practice not to drop stitches. 😊😊

[@myaggiegray6193]

Scary, but I will try.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful Myaggie Gray! Happy Knitting.

[@Duckster183]

Why can’t I see the time stamps!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Check below the video.

[@peggytodd5431]

Duckster183 - I am sure you have finished your project by now but, in case others have the same problem ( I did), I eventually discovered a small grey arrow about 1/4 in down from the video on the far right side. If it is pointing down, you cannot see Suzanne’s remarks. Simply tap on it and it will switch to pointing up and expand the view and so you will see the time stamps. 😊

[@Duckster183]

Thank you so much Peggy Todd!