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Cable knitting facts for kids

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Fred Rogers sweater
Cardigan sweater with cables down the center front

Patterns called cables are created using special cable knitting needles. The cables often look like braids. They are typically used on sweaters, particularly on Aran sweaters from Ireland.

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  • Knitcable

    A cable-knit piece of fabric

  • Cableneedle

    Two different styles of cable needles.

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