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Giveaway- Cable Left, Cable Right: 94 Knitted Cables

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Giveaway-Cable Left, Cable Right: 94 Knitted Cables

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 18, 2016 and you are in the running for this great collection of cable knitting patterns.

This is a great little book packed full of everything from the basics of cabling to a great chapter on working with multiple colors of yarn and cable stitches. It is spiral bound so it lays flat and makes reading the charts easy. Its small size makes it perfect for on the go knitting. Along with all the classic cable styles there are a few patterns that are very modern like a multidirectional squiggle that looks really fun and a disc cable that looks like vintage mod wallpaper.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

“Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns — but most patterns don’t include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach you the techniques you need, including design options like braids, diamonds, and pretzels so you can make your cables truly one-of-a-kind. This book is the perfect companion to any knitting pattern featuring cables, giving you the information and skills to make polished, beautiful, and unique cables for any project.”

Comments

  4. I am just starting to learn how to knit and am excited to learn how to do cable knitting.

  8. I would love to learn new cables since I’m a fairly intermediate knitter and have only worked on 3 cables in my life.

  10. Until this year I hated cables – but I think I just needed to practice more to get comfortable with them. Now I want them in all my projects!

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DIY Review: Giving a Vintage Milk Can New Life as a Charming Outdoor Side Table

Ever stumbled upon a piece of decor that instantly transports you back in time? That’s exactly how I felt when I came across Cindy’s tutorial on transforming a vintage milk can into the most delightful outdoor side table. It’s one of those projects that blends nostalgia and functionality in a way that just makes your heart smile.

Cindy starts the tutorial with a bit of backstory on old milk cans—those heavy-duty relics of rural life that once carried fresh milk from farm to table. It’s kind of poetic, turning something that was once a workhorse on the farm into a centerpiece on your patio.

The steps she outlines are clear and totally approachable. You’ll need a vintage milk can, a wooden round (for the tabletop), a few basic tools like a drill and wood glue, and your favorite paint. What I appreciated most was how she kept the instructions flexible. Her husband welded a steel bar to the can to hold the tabletop in place (which is super sturdy), but she also offers a no-welding alternative that uses a snug-fitting piece of wood inside the opening. Perfect for folks like me who aren’t exactly on a first-name basis with a welder.

The painting part is where things get extra fun. Cindy uses mineral paint for the base and a whitewash technique on the wood top, finishing it off with some gentle distressing. It gives the table this lovely worn-in look—like it’s been part of your porch for years. I could practically see it next to a rocking chair with a pitcher of lemonade and a good book.

One little thing I personally loved? The fact that she didn’t over-polish the final look. It’s clean, yes—but still has that imperfect, charming farmhouse appeal. Like something your grandmother might have owned, but cooler.

If you’re into DIY with a heart and a healthy respect for vintage charm, this project is 100% worth trying. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and lets you bring a little slice of the past into your modern-day life. Now if only I could get my hands on a milk can…