[Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

[eileen SCRIVANI]

Annette:

My personal preference is to use either a DPN with 1 point protector on it 
or 1 empty straight needle.  If I use a DPN, the point protector just lets 
the needle hang there while I work the other stitches and then all I have to 
do is remove the protector.  In the case of a straight needle, of course the 
stitches have to be slipped back onto the left hand needle to be worked 
because the end stopper can't be taken off.  Maybe it sounds like more 
effort than using a cable needle, but I've always found the cable needles 
awkward to work stitches off of.  I bought a set and never never, use them. 
I always worry about stretching out the stitches that are held on them when 
it comes to knitting them off.

HTH.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:08 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed


> Hi knitters,
>
> I am working on a project that has cables.  While I understand the 
> mechanics
> of making the cables, I'm looking for some tips on manipulating the 3
> needles.  I have both the straight cable needle with the bump in the 
> middle,
> and the "V" shaped one.  Thus far, I'm thinking that I like the "V" shaped
> needle best, but I'm not wed to it at this point.  Any tips and tricks you
> can offer will be appreciated.
>
> Annette
>
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