Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic—cable knit sweaters are all that and more. They are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. For ...
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Oct 26, 2007
Matthew
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This big, pretty coffee table kind of knitting book really is pretty. The lovely models frolic at a fun fair at the seaside in beautiful cabled sweaters (and one dog of an electric blue poncho). What makes for a good coffee table book, however, isn't so practical when one is trying to actually knit. Those big, glossy pages, for example, make the patterns hard to read. A big book doesn't travel well and it is hard to prop open while one is knitting. (That is why I typically photocopy the pattern
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Aug 27, 2008
Liz
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This is not the type of knitting book I typically go for but I love it! Not only does hit have some beautiful patterns, it also has a stitch dictionary in the back. Before this book I balked at "charted" patterns and cables in general, but now I'm cabling all the time and have a hard time with patterns that aren't in charts.
And a note to all who might be interested: The beginners scarf and hat set that is shown in the book in pink cashmere (if you find and buy the yarn i More...
And a note to all who might be interested: The beginners scarf and hat set that is shown in the book in pink cashmere (if you find and buy the yarn i More...
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Sep 27, 2011
Lobstergirl
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The very first sweater I made was going to be all stockinette stitch, but by the time I got to the front, I was so bored I had to put in a big ole cable. Even though I didn't know how to do a cable, I wanted one there. So I bought a cable needle and I slipped stitches onto it, and held them in the front....then in the back...then in the front....then in the back. As cable knitters know, this produces an ugly-ass cable: it is precisely the wrong way to cable. Lesson learned!
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Jul 12, 2009
Amanda
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The patterns seem to be pretty much basic to me. As a new knitter curious about cables, Melissa does a wonderful job with pics chosen. But I was very dissapointed in the fact that the patterns were not given specific names. If I want to find that pattern elsewhere, I can't just look it up, I have to physically look at every single pattern pic out there before I find the right one. But, having the book, why would you have to look elsewhere?
May 13, 2010
Jacey
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The patterns are beautiful, the cable stitch pattern collection in the index is a great reference (if you don't already own a BW Treausry of Stitch Patterns or a Vogue Stitchionary). There wasn't a single pattern that I felt I had the patience to complete, though. Cables take forever (even without a needle), and I had to admit to myself that there was really no chance of me investing enough time to complete any of the lovely patterns.
Jan 21, 2009
Terri
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I've read some of this, and the patterns look pretty good, but I haven't made anything from it yet. The first sweater I ever made was from a Melissa Leapman pattern, and her instructions were very easy to follow.
Sep 08, 2011
good illustrations of lots of techniques
unique cable patterns for pillows, afghans
two-color pillow (narrow stripes, cables)
celtic knots
reversible cable scarf
cute small bag
includes big pattern dictionary
unique cable patterns for pillows, afghans
two-color pillow (narrow stripes, cables)
celtic knots
reversible cable scarf
cute small bag
includes big pattern dictionary
Sep 04, 2011
Sheila
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Very nice cable patterns for items ranging from sweaters to hats to afghans. And a nice basic cable stitchionary.
Aug 18, 2008
Janet
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From the book flap:
Here's the book that will bring your knitting to a whole new level, help you impress family and friends with your beautiful creations, and open up a new world of creative opportunities.
This is an excellent book -- there are projects and patterns for every skill level and clearly-written charts and instructions. It includes not only patterns, but other excellent resources - e.g. a cable stitch pattern dictionary and tips for designing your own projects. More...
Here's the book that will bring your knitting to a whole new level, help you impress family and friends with your beautiful creations, and open up a new world of creative opportunities.
This is an excellent book -- there are projects and patterns for every skill level and clearly-written charts and instructions. It includes not only patterns, but other excellent resources - e.g. a cable stitch pattern dictionary and tips for designing your own projects. More...
Jan 26, 2008
Ryan
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Currently making the sampler afghan that's on the cover, but I actually want to make about 4 other designs from the book. They've got great, very accessible projects that are good if you're hankering for a more labor-intensive design than just another scarf. And the instructions are very simple and easy to understand - it takes the mystery out of cabling.
Jul 11, 2008
Gina
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wow! I didn't even realize how many types of cables existed! Beautifully done. I'm learning how to read the chart patterns so I can start trying to knit different cables. Knitting is such a great challenge, both mentally and in patience-building.
Nov 11, 2009
Jen
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Love this book - it has a huge cable dictionary in the back and some beautiful patterns to go with it. I like three of the sweater patterns and will be trying the Cotton Raglan pattern this spring.
Apr 15, 2008
Elizabeth
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A good explanation of how to knit cables with a great stitch library of cables in the back.
I didn't really love any of the patterns, but there is a cute throw pillow I'm going to try.
I didn't really love any of the patterns, but there is a cute throw pillow I'm going to try.
Apr 04, 2008
Snorkle
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An awesome book that I would not mind owning one day, these cable designs were so lovely I felt like abandoning everything to just start knitting something from this book.
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