The designers of this
issue have found a
number of ways to
create the classic look
of a cable—two or
more elements that
travel across a piece
of fabric or twist
around each other.
Whether it’s the
traditional method
using post stitches,
some fancy yarnover
maneuvers, or even
moving pieces of
crocheted fabric
around each other,
these designs show
off the range of cable
possibilities.
Which one is your
favorite?
Wheatfi eld Cabled Capelet
By Bonnie Barker, page 10, pattern page 28A combination of front post treble
back cross and front cross stitches
form the columns of these wheat
cables. Each column consists of an
opposing pair of cable stitches, and
the repeated twists help the cable
stitches pop out dramatically. Th e
lower edge features a Celtic weave
pattern, which some crocheters
consider to be a form of cable.TRADITIONAL METHOD
Journey Home Cardigan
By Michelle Moore, page 12, pattern page 30In the diamond cable, the
combination of extended single
crochets and post stitches avoids
the holes that can form around
cable crossings. Th e center diamond
is an example of traveling cables,
while the straight cables at the
edges twist in simple columns.A TWIST on CABLES
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