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Giveaway: Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook

January 30, 2017 by Sarah White

Norah Guaghan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook

Congratulations, Alosim!

I have long been inspired by Norah Gaughan’s innovative knitwear designs and her approach to knitwear. She seems to come at things from a different direction, in a way that can make other knitters’ heads spin, but it always turns out to be logical, amazing and fun to knit from one of her patterns.

Her Knitted Cable Sourcebook has more than 150 stitch patterns — the vast majority are original — and 15 projects to use them in. But what’s really cool is that each stitch pattern is given with its Stockinette equivalent, which means you can easily substitute different stitch patterns in the projects here, or add a cable panel to a project by just subbing the cable in for that number of Stockinette stitches.

This is a really great book that is sure to inspire the cable knitters out there to try some new things and get creative when adding cables to patterns.

If you’d like a chance to win my copy of this book, leave a comment on this post between now and the end of the day Sunday, February 5. I’d love to know how you use cables in your knitting projects!

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck.

 

Looking for more Cable-styled knitting patterns? Check out these Cable Knit Patterns on Etsy

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Comments

  1. Chris Lopez says

    January 30, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    I love knitting cables. I could practice some serious addiction with this book!

  2. Zil says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I too love knitting cables and enjoy making up my own designs with them. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  3. Venta Cotton says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I so in love with Norah’s designs. I’ll browse Ravelry for project ideas and add a bunch to my favorites list and then when I go back and review…. they all are from Norah! I’ve been knitting for over 40 years and believe that I have finally found a designer that gets me. I can’t wait to play with the cabling in some of my favorite sweater patterns using the SSE.

  4. Suzette says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Oh wow. I’ve been dreaming of a fabulous cabled cardigan for a couple of months now. This would be the perfect source book!

  5. yolanda says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    The first thing I ever knit had cables in it. A scarf with 3 cables down the center.
    Love cables!

  6. Siaron says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Aran, cables, I love them. I use designs based on traditional Celtic patterns and develop my own too for sweaters, cushions and scarves. They really are my favourite thing to do and any new inspiration would be great.

  7. Monica Rodriguez says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I was totally scared of cables at first, but now I love them and can’t get enough.

  8. Deb Kegelmeyer says

    January 30, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I love Nora Gaughan and cables and this book sounds fantastic. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  9. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Knowing that you quite often offer the books that you review in giveaways, I’ve been waiting for this one since November! Thanks for the giveaway. I designed my own sweater with three kinds of cables and twisted ribs. It’s my all time favorite.

  10. Alosim says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:10 am

    I like cable knitting, my favourite jacket has a 5-cable design on the back 🙂 I would like to win this book to improve my cable-knitting skills!

  11. MelodyJ says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:46 am

    I haven’t done cables yet.

  12. lindarumsey says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:56 am

    I love knitting cables, the more intricate the better!

  13. Lesleyj says

    January 31, 2017 at 5:58 am

    I love to knit for my grandchildren and their parents. I would really find this book so helpful and interesting because it would mean I could devise my own patterns for them which would be so exciting to make. Ever hopeful!

  14. Agne says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:17 am

    For me cable knitting is best for arm warmers!

  15. Lee Ann says

    January 31, 2017 at 9:03 am

    I love how cables can make a project more interesting to knit & to look at! I knit small things, mostly, I love cables gloves & hats, and even socks. This book looks really good, & I love Norah Gaughan’s designs.

  16. Denyalle says

    January 31, 2017 at 10:27 am

    I’ve only recently started doing cables. Currently in a baby blanket I’m making, and I’ll be making some cabled cushion covers for our couch cushions next!

  17. Judith (from Israel) says

    January 31, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I love cables but never add cable panels to a project by just subbing the cables in for that number of Stockinette stitches. Instead, I wait patiently until I find knitting patterns that include cables.

  18. Maureen says

    January 31, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I have knit a few Irish sweaters and they are usually full of cables. I like the challenge.

  19. Vicki says

    January 31, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    One of my goals for 2017, is to learn how to knit cables. I would love this book! Thank you

  20. Donna H says

    January 31, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    I don’t love knitting cables but I love the way they look. And I love all of Norah’so designs. Just beautiful. Thanks for this great giveaway!

  21. Leona says

    January 31, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    I usually go simple with cables, easy cross-over, on scarves. It would be lovely to have a whole book of cables to try out! 🙂

  22. Sheila says

    February 1, 2017 at 2:44 am

    I love cables. To me they’re the ultimate potato chip knitting. Just one more cable cross before I go to bed…

  23. asteride says

    February 1, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    I love to knit cables, especially on hats.

  24. Betty Clay says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. I am a beginner at cables- have just made some fingerless mittens with them.

  25. Julia says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    I’d love to be cranking out cabled sweaters but so far my cabling accomplishments only reach as far as hats and the occasional sock. Thanks!

  26. Patrice says

    February 5, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    I love to use cables in hats, gloves and headbands. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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