& Then There Were Cables

Modeled by the magnificent Babbetta!

Kathy Kelly Cabled Capelet is the pattern.  I had some concerns going in, however, they were mostly unfounded.  The pattern was simple enough to follow.  The cables were simple and I did not use a  cable needle/dpn for the cabling.

Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in "nature's brown".  This is semi-vintage yarn that's been in the stash for ages.  It was slightly sheepy and nice to work with.  Although, next time, if there is, I'll use a slightly thicker yarn.

US8/5mm circular needles in a couple of different lengths.

Maybe the next time I block it, it will look better.  I think there's a bit of a learning curve with this one.

I think it took a week or so knit.  As usual, I've moved on since knitting this and all detail are sort of vague.  At best.

This one looks impressive but was simple enough to knit.  So impressive that there were a couple semi-snarky comments at the LYS when I ran in for needles and a little modeling/photo taking.  I didn't bother explaining to the snarker that it was easy to cable 2 stitches or whatever it was.  Very much one of those jealous judgey types who think they can't do things because they've not tried them before.  Of a certain age, of course.

Wouldn't life be boring if we were all the same?  ;^)

Are we good, Cheryl?  ;^)

(It's sock yarn.  No, not all the sock yarn.  Just some of it.)

Comments

[Marilyn]

Yay! You got pictures!
It is impressive looking knitting! I'll learn cables...some day...but not before Christmas. My brain is too full of other stuff right now... *L*
xoxo

[CindyCindy]

It's so cool! I think the structured shawls are harder to block than lace. I'm finishing one myself and it's gonna be a challenge to block. Pictures after Christmas (of course). And, isn't there always someone like that at the LYS? Most everyone is nice, but there's always one. Hugs, dumplin'!!!

[Karen]

Beautiful! Totally worth the wait for getting the right photos too.

[Becky]

Beautiful! I just love the look of cables!

[margene]

Magnificent! It looks warm, beautiful, and very wearable!

[Cheryl S.]

Yes!
It looks great, and will be just the right thing. That was so nice of Babbetta to model it for you.
Hmmm. What's that sweater she's wearing? I like the look of those lace diamonds.

[silvia]

I do love cables! Nice. Snarky comments? What a surprise - I'm surprised you didn't kick 'em.

[squish]

That is beautiful. I think it would be a nice change from lace and stockinette. Oxox

[Kelly]

Who's judgy of fabulousness like that? I once remarked that cables seemed intimidating but the LYS lady quickly shot down that notion. What a nice wool for the cables, too. Makes them pop!

[Datagoddess]

Nice! Love the cables :-D

[pdxknitterati]

That looks great: cabley, wooly and warm!

[Patty]

What a beautiful piece! Did you smile lovingly at the snarkette? :-)

[kmkat]

Is that snarker still breathing? if so, why? and congratulations to you on your fabulous and shocking display of restraint.

Oh, yeah nice cables ;)

[kitten]

Um, someone snarked at you because you knit something pretty? In a KNITTING STORE?

GAWD I hate people. Pretty capelet though. Nice cable photo. /runs

[Sara]

Very nice. I have a similar shawl(ette) called Caireen in my queue. Hope it turns out as well as yours.

[gayle]

That's beautiful! So glad you finally got pics. (And now I have another pattern I want to knit...)

[Natalie]

It looks lovely - and knit from the stash in sheepy wool? That's a total win.

Never forget that people suck.

[Hattie]

LOVE the cables, very pretty!