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

[Annette Carr]

Thank you.   

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laura White
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 11:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

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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