bonjour all--
here are some visual links for those of you who need to see the cable cast on method which i rec for FIFI:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/ (great site!)
also ... for help with cables without a cable needle, there are a few nice tutorials to get you started:
http://wendyknits.net/knit/leftcable.htm (this is using 6 sts instead of 4 like we will do with FIFI)
grumperina has one also, but it uses a different method than in FIFI--worth a look--see what works for you!
http://www.grumperina.com/leftcable.htm (again using a 6 st cable)
tricotez-bien! xo, kristeen & the french girls
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Thanks for the links!!! I've been afraid to try cables without a cable needle - the stitches hanging in mid-air makes me nervous :) But those tutorials make it seem doable!
I started Fifi doing my cables with a cable needle. After two rows with cable twists, I decided to try the instructions in the pattern for cabling without a cable needle. I really like doing it that way! I found that it just took too long to pick up and put down the cable needle so frequently! Things move along quickly this way!
I used the no-cable-needle method for my Patons Cabled Hoodie and LOVED it! I highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for all the links and all the fantastic pattern support! You are the best! I have always used a cable needle, but this will give me a chance to try something new :) Merci!!
Kozy Kitty - I was planning on just doing the cables with a cable needle, like you did. Now that you say it really is faster without, I will give this a try. Thanks!
Like Maryanne said, it's been something I've been wanting to learn and this will give me a chance to try it out!
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