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

[Laura White]

Hi Annette,
I like the v shaped one that kind of looks like a candy cane.  The
stitches really won't slide off,   As for stretching them out I've
never had that problem.

Laura

On 2/15/10, eileen SCRIVANI <etscrivani at verizon.net> wrote:
> 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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