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Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong

Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong

6 Parts

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Designer Stuart Hillard brings us his beginner's guide to cabling with this gorgeous chunky blanket knitalong

Stuart Hillard
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Stuart Hillard

Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong
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Knitalong Parts ( 6 )

  • Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong

    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 1

    Cables might seem daunting to newer knitters or those that have never tried the technique before, but they’re a lot easier to master than you may at first think. In this exclusive six-part knitalong, designer Stuart Hillard will guide you through creating a beautifully panelled cable blanket using sumptuous chunky yarn in fabulous bold colours. This week we start things off with simple left and…

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    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 2

    How did you get on with last week’s introduction to cables? Now you’ve got the basic technique down, it’s time to add a new twist. This week Stuart shows us how to combine cables at the front and back of the work to create a stunning plaited effect.

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    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 3

    We’re now halfway through our cable blanket knitalong and in this third instalment, Stuart shows us how to combine cables in the front and back of the work along the same row, to create a stunning ‘stag horn’ effect. It’s easy to work and even easier to memorise, so let’s get stuck in!

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    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 4

    How are your cable panels coming along so far? In this fourth part of our knitalong series, designer Stuart shows us how to combine front and back cables to create a unique chain link pattern, proving just how versatile the technique is.

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    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 5

    In this fifth part of the cable blanket knitalong, we’ll be creating the final knitted panel – and Stuart says he’s saved the best until last. “This band uses cables to the front and back but also to the left and right, too” he explains. “The cables travel across a background of reverse stocking stitch, so whilst I’ve still included directions for every alternate row, you can try to…

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    Stuart Hillard’s Cosy Cable Blanket Knitalong Part 6

    By now you should have all your cable knit panels completed and a whole host of new techniques to add to your knitting skillset. In this final edition of our six-part knitalong, Stuart shows us how to construct the blanket by combining all the panels into one cosy make. We hope you’ve enjoyed working on this knitalong with us. We can’t wait to see how you all got on! Share your progress…

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