Description

Cables have your brain in a twist? In this workshop we will demystify cabling without a cable needle (you of course are still free to use one if that makes you more comfortable!), how to read cable charts, and how to decrease with cables. We’ll knit up the Jump Rope Hat together and have you knitting cables like a champion in no time! Please note this hat comes in 2 sizes. The average adult head will fit size S/M at 21” circumference. The M/L will fit an above-average head circumference at 23”, so chose your sizing carefully. Keep in mind cables have a lot of stretch, so S/M will work well for most.

Skills Learned: Reading cable charts, decrease with cables.

Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, some previous cabling experience is helpful but not required.

Bring with you:

• 1 Hank of DK-weight yarn (samples use Yarn Café Creations Americano DK or Junkyarn Junkyarn DK, 175 yds/160 m total for S/M, 200 yds/180 m for M/L)
• US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• US 6 (4 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• US 6 (4 mm) DPNs
• 2 Differently-Colored Highlighters
• Optional Cable Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Post-it Notes
• Pattern provided in class

Homework: Size S/M is written first, followed by size M/L in parenthesis – S/M (M/L).

1. With smaller circular needles, Longtail CO 130 (160) sts. Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
2. Work [p3, k2, p1, k2, p2] across rnd for 10 (12) total rnds.
3. Switch to larger circular needles.
4. Work (p3, k2, p1, k2, p2) for 4 rnds.

Class size limit: 25
Cost: $50