How to Knit a Beaded Cable (VIDEO)
Author and knitting teacher Judith Durant demonstrates how to add accent beads to a rope cable using a crochet hook (the “hooked bead” method).
Beads, wonderful shiny beads, can add a fantastical touch to your cables. In this video, we use a small crochet hook to thread a bead onto the center stitch of a 5-over-5 left-crossing rope cable. As beads are added on each right-side row, they create an elegant gleam that highlights the winding path of your work.
Note: On Row 5 and all crossing rows, add a bead to the third stitch only. A chart is included below.
Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns — but most patterns don’t include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach you the techniques you need, including design options like braids, diamonds, and pretzels so you can make your cables truly one-of-a-kind. This book is the perfect companion to any knitting pattern featuring cables, giving you the information and skills to make polished, beautiful, and unique cables for any project.
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