Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Lesson 1 Yarns 8
Lesson 2 Knitting kit 10
Lesson 3 Cable needles 12
Knitting basics 14
Lesson 4 Casting on 16
Lesson 5 Knit and purl 18
Lesson 6 Reversible fabrics 20
Lesson 7 Casting off 21
Lesson 8 Tension 22
Lesson 9 Charts 24
The cables 26
Lesson 10 Mock cables 28
Technique: Binding stitches 30
The stitch collection 32
Project 1 Mug and tea cosies 50
Project 2 Placemat and napkin ring 54
Project 3 Scarf 56
Project 4 Storage basket 58
Lesson 11 Cable panels 60
Technique: Working a simple cable 62
The stitch collection 64
Project 5 Hot water bottle cover 82
Project 6 Hand muff 84
Project 7 Cushion and bolster 86
Project 8 Throw and cushion 88
Lesson 12 Cable patterns 92
Technique: Twisting stitches 94
The stitch collection 96
Project 9 Oblong cushion 116
Project 10 Knitting bag 118
Project 11 Baby blanket 120
Project 12 Handbag 122
Project 13 Floor cushion 124
Finishing techniques 126
Lesson 13 Blocking and pressing 128
Lesson 14 Perfect seams 130
Lesson 15 Tassels 132
Lesson 16 Pompoms 133
Lesson 17 Twisted cord 134
Lesson 18 Fringing 135
Lesson 19 Adding buttons 136
Lesson 20 Decorative thongs 138
Lesson 21 Aftercare essentials 139
Abbreviations and chart symbols 140
Index 142
Credits 144