Infinite Cables
Melissa Leapman
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- In-depth Instruction; over 119 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Knitting in Circles
9:57
Meet knitwear designer Melissa Leapman and preview the essential increase and decrease techniques you'll learn to successfully knit a variety of lovely Celtic cable designs. Begin by learning how infinite cables differ from standard cables, then discover simple ways to make them pop on your fabric!
Increases & Decreases
13:34
Get started knitting infinite cables! Melissa breaks the process into easy-to-follow steps, demonstrating how to work the increases and decreases at the top and bottom of the loop. Worried about loose gaps in your stitches? Fix them with Melissa's simple trick!
A Crash Course in Charts
11:06
Discover how to read a complex cable chart with ease. Melissa demystifies the process, offering helpful tips for navigating the charts used in class and clarifying potentially confusing stitch symbols. In addition, you'll learn how to interpret symbols shown on the wrong-side rows of the chart.
Cables: A Refresher
18:55
Before tackling more complex patterns, perfect your basic cable knitting skills with Melissa's guidance. Get step-by-step direction on working right cross and left cross cables, then delve into the intricacies of traveling cables. Plus, find out Melissa's handy trick for working without a cable needle!
Infinite Cable Panel
23:28
Take your skill set to the next level with an intricate Saxon braid cable panel. Knit along with Melissa as she demonstrates how to work the complex rows of the pattern. In the process, you'll gain confidence knitting a variety of increases, decreases and cables.
Knitting a Celtic Knot
20:05
Add a gorgeous Celtic knot to your cable knitting repertoire! Melissa shows you her effective technique for completing the pattern, offering expert advice on working tricky increases and decreases. In addition, find out how to knit a complex axis cable using two cable needles.
The Edenderry Pillow
21:11
Apply the skills you've learned in previous lessons to knit a charming Edenderry pillow! Melissa guides you through the first few rows, then shows you simple techniques for picking up and completing an applied I-cord edging. Plus, plan future cable projects with Melissa's lovely design options.
Description
Take your cables and texture to the next level as you join Melissa Leapman to learn how to knit a Celtic cable pattern. These cables feature a closed-loop design that lets you add cables without running them all the way down the garment. During class, Melissa will teach you how to work the increases and decreases needed to create these unique designs, and help you easily make sense of cable charts. Then, you’ll discover how to create a simple Celtic cable, a Saxon braid cable panel, and a gorgeous Celtic knot and Melissa will demonstrate how to apply these skills step by step to create a radiant, texture-rich pillow project.
Melissa Leapman
As a freelance knitwear and crochet designer, Melissa Leapman has had the pleasure of working with popular ready-to-wear manufacturers and design houses across the country. You can find a number of her designs in respected magazines, or in her many books, which include the popular titles Hot Knits and Continuous Cables. You might even recognize her welcoming smile from appearances on Lifetimes Handmade by Design and DIY Networks Knitty Gritty.
Bonus materials available after purchase