My first cable project (mini dishcloth)

Until yesterday, I had never knit cables. I am happy to say, the end result is good! I'm not sure why I've never tried cables before. I'm a self-taught knitter, so that has a little to do with it. Previously, I had been confused by conflicting directions that I got on-line at different sites. Last night, I decided to work through the confusion, and it was so easy! I couldn't believe how easy it was.

It was also refreshing to knit a small item that was a quick finish (I think I spent maybe an hour or two on it at the most).

If any new knitters out there (or old knitters who have never knit cables before) would like a simple dishcloth to practice on, here's the pattern (I'm going to make another one that's a little different in the hopes that it'll look better, and I'll post that pattern, too).

I used Knit Picks ShineSport yarn on size 6 needles.

Cast on 32 and knit 2 rows

1. k2, p4, k6, p8, k6, p4, k2
2. k6, p6, k8, p6, k6
3. repeat row one
4. repeat row two
5. k2, p4, c3f, k3, k3 from cn, p8, c3b, k3, k3 from cn, p4, k2
6. k6, p6, k8, p6, k6

Repeat 1 through 6 until desired length.
knit 2 rows, bind off.