Are You a Cable Knitting Master?

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What is cable knitting?

  • A technique where stitches are crossed to create textures and patterns in knitting (correct)
  • A technique where stitches are knitted together to create a smooth fabric
  • A technique where stitches are twisted to create a spiral pattern
  • A technique where stitches are dropped to create holes in knitting

What is used to hold stitches in cable knitting while other stitches are knitted?

  • Cable needle, safety pin, or fingers (correct)
  • Stitch marker
  • Crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle

What type of fabric does cable knitting produce?

  • The same flexibility and density as typical knitting
  • Less flexible and denser than typical knitting (correct)
  • More flexible and lighter than typical knitting
  • Depends on the type of yarn used

What type of stitch is used to surround cables in cable knitting?

<p>Reverse stocking stitch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What direction can cables have in cable knitting?

<p>Left or right slant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cables should cross each other completely in a single row in cable knitting?

<p>Two (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of cable textures in cable knitting?

<p>Deep honeycomb, Y-shape, and horseshoe crab patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Aran sweaters made of in cable knitting?

<p>Panels of different cable patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can cable patterns be varied in cable knitting?

<p>By changing the number of cables, their separations, amplitudes, shapes, and relative positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cable Knitting

A knitting technique where stitches are crossed over each other to create textured patterns.

Cable Needle

A tool used to hold stitches temporarily while other stitches are knitted, creating the cable pattern.

Cable Knit Fabric

The type of fabric produced by cable knitting, characterized by its denser and less flexible structure compared to regular knitting.

Reverse Stocking Stitch

A stitch used to surround the cables in a cable pattern, creating a defined border.

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Cable Slant

Cables can slant in two directions, either to the left or to the right, creating different visual effects in the knit fabric.

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Crossing Cables

In a single row of cable knitting, two cables should completely cross over each other to create a distinct pattern.

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Cable Textures

Cable textures vary in appearance, producing different patterns like deep honeycomb, Y-shaped, and horseshoe crab designs.

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Aran Sweaters

Traditionally made with panels of different cable patterns, creating a distinctive and intricate design.

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Cable Pattern Variation

The variation of cable patterns can be achieved by changing the number, spacing, size, shapes, and positions of the cables.

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Study Notes

Cable knitting is a technique where stitches are crossed to create textures and patterns in knitting. Stitches are transferred to a cable needle, safety pin, or fingers to be held while other stitches are knitted. Cable knitting produces a less flexible and denser fabric than typical knitting. Cables are done in stocking stitch and surrounded by reverse stocking stitch to make them stand out. Cable direction can have a left or right slant. Two cables should cross each other completely in a single row. Cables are often used to make braid patterns, such as the Celtic princess braid. Cable patterns can be invented by changing the number of cables, their separations, amplitudes, shapes, and relative positions. Cable textures include the deep honeycomb, Y-shape, and horseshoe crab patterns. Aran sweaters consist of panels of different cable patterns.

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