This treasure trove for the modern knitter presents 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns (ranging from basic to complex) and offers an enlightening guide on how cables are engineered and how knitters can design their own. Teacher, author and knitting expert Norah Gaughan shares her design principles and offers clear cable-making instruction throughout in a conversational, easy to understand voice that proceeds naturally, as one cable idea leads to the next. Master the art of cable knitting, then test your newfound skills with the 14 garment patterns hats, wraps, socks, sweaters and accessories. Each pattern is offered in two versions, for a classic look or a custom-cable design of your own creation.

About the Author
Norah Gaughan has served as design director for Berroco Yarns and JCA Yarns, designed for Adrienne Vittadini and published patterns in all the leading knitting and textile magazines. She is the author of Knitting Nature, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans and Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers.


Book Information
ISBN 9781419722394
Author Norah Gaughan
Format Hardback
Page Count 276
Imprint Abrams
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 1210g
Dimensions(mm) 258mm * 223mm * 26mm