problems Sienna Cardigan

aisha wrote

on Nov 22, 2008 12:08 PM

 Hi! I've serious problems in knitting the front cable, doesn't come out in the right way. is there a mistake or it's my lack of experience? Anyone can help? Thanks aisha

AndreaW wrote

on Nov 23, 2008 1:20 AM

 Hi Aisha...

   Your question caught my eye because that cardigan is on my "hope to do it someday" list. I love cables + having some lace thrown in makes it perfect.

  I did check for corrections first...but didn't find any. Next I got out my trusty dishcloth cotton yarn + cast on 11 sts. (2 + the 7 st rep + 2). The 2 edge sts either side I kept in garter st so the test piece wouldn't roll. I worked one rep + it turned out fine except for 1 tiny flub that was my mistake. It looks nice.

   If you can give me a better idea of what seems wrong w/ yours...I will be glad to try + help.

   If you have some "dishcloth cotton"...I have a suggestion. Why not try a cloth first till you iron out the "bugs". That way you won't be messing up your yarn for the sweater. Try this if you want: 

Cast on 35 sts + work 4 rows garter st.  Keep outer 4 sts each side in garter st all along.

pattern set up:

4 sts gs - 7sts cable rep - 13 sts st st - 7sts cable rep - 4 sts gs

Work for desired length having one rep of the cable running either side of a st st section in the middle.

When cloth is long enough work 4 rows garter st + cast off.

  This will allow you to sort out the problem as well as get comfortable w/ the cable pattern. You will even have a dish or facecloth for yourself or a gift @ the end!

   if you don't want to try a cloth first...that's OK. Just let me know how to help you.

     Take Care,  Andrea