January 10th, 2025

Knitting on Thursday evening was all about cables and Aran knitting. Cable knitting is for intermediate to advanced knitters, and once the terminology and cable needle are mastered, it is fairly straightforward to knit. Below is a 4-stitch cable and a bobble. In Aran knitting, all stitches have a meaning, so the cable means 'luck'. In the past Aran jumpers would carry a story for the wearer and the knitter who made it.
In 90 minutes the following was included: general Aran knitting history & meanings, understanding cable knitting terminology in a pattern, using a cable needle, understanding the stocking stitch reverse background & the importance of blocking cable knitting.
Next week twisted cable knitting will be explored.