Description ~ Reversible Cables

Simple to execute, cables are almost always worked over stockinette stitch thereby producing a "wrong" side. This is not particularly attractive on a scarf or shawl or afghan where the "wrong side" will be in full view of the public.

Materials Needed ~ Reversible Cables

• Cable needle.

• All homework swatches, extra needles.

Homework ~ Reversible Cables

• With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 9 needles, cast on 12 stitches. Row 1- k 2, [k1, p1] 4 times, end k 2. Rep this row for 1".

• With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles, cast on 12 stitches and work in k 2, p 2 rib for 1".

• With any light-colored worsted weight yarn and size 10 needles, cast on 12 stitches. Row 1- k 2, [k2, p2] twice, end k 2. Rep this row for 1".

• Leave all stitches on respective needle and bring with you stitch markers, a cable needle and either a safety pin or a little scrap of contrasting yarn.