Comments on: Cable Hooks

By: Judy G.

Judy G. — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:56:11 +0000

Re-swatch? You’re about two steps ahead of me there. You’re like some kind of knitting fanatic! The pink socks are going to be beautiful- I’ve never used a cable hook, but it looks neat. I just use a bamboo cable needle (short with bulbous ends) but it would likely get in the way of anything as fine as what you’re doing.
Good luck!

By: brenda

brenda — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:50:10 +0000

I’ve used all sorts of cable needles in my day and started cabling without a needle after watching Grumperina’s tutorial. I’m a convert! I think you’re right though, start with bigger needles until you get the hang of it.

By: paula

paula — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:01:32 +0000

Well, since I refuse to learn to cable w/o a cable needle, my favorite is the Clover gullwing looking one. I used to use dpns-that is all I used them for-in my first knitting phase.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:11:04 +0000

When I was working on my Aran sweater on size 1 needles, I used a split ring marker; here is a photo:
http://www.spinblessing.com/item.php?art=051221355158
I just picked up the two stitches on the marker, and then put them back on. Not the typical way to do a cable, but the marker was small and easy to manipulate (didn’t flop about) and when I wasn’t using it, I just hooked it on the knitted piece.

By: KnitNana

KnitNana — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:34:07 +0000

Great idea, I shall reserve that one for later use….and OH…what scrumptious colors – that Midnight Passion is calling me…..
(((hugs)))

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:44:10 +0000

Brenda- That cabling hook looks like a great concealed weapon.

Knitters shouldn't be messed with!

By: the BookWyrm

the BookWyrm — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:20:11 +0000

I've always cabled using a cable hook. I thought that was the standard way to do it... :)

Hmmm. I think those yarns are just trying to show off their fun spring colors. They all look so good next to the Suburban, though, that who could blame them?

~Nicole

By: JayJay

JayJay — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:29:01 +0000

I love the cable hook idea. I am a cable noobie, so the more options I have the better.

I love the colors of the sock-yarns-in-waiting! I would totally have picked those colors myself (and the names just add to their appeal).

The Suburban sounds yummy! Although I haven't tasted it, I agree that the bourbon would probably be too sweet. My hubby would love this drink!

By: abby

abby — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:18:03 +0000

The Suburban sounds great! I’ll have to stop at the store on my way home tonight… I started using Grumperina’s instructions for cabling without a needle, and it’s been great. She’s a marvel!

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:29:31 +0000

Don’t know which looks yummier – the Suburban, or the yarn… 😀