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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Continuous Cable Border

I'm really trying to write down my knitting patterns as I go but I find it really hard to be totally happy with them. I so want to be able to communicate clearly with someone how to make the pattern - but we all think/work so differently - I worry that my directions will frustrate or confuse.

Baby bunny has lots of new mobility skills (she has taken to rolling around everywhere and recently learnt to pull up.) I find my eyes have to be glued to her at all times so she doesn't find her way into the dogs toys (yum) or pulls anything off a table that land on her head (ouch). I have been finding that knitting is an easy thing for me to pick up and put down quickly. (Every peaceful moment is now a crafting moment.) Here she is inspecting my stitches.The border on this blanket is made using a a simple cable pattern. I joined the border to the blanket by knitting into stitches along the sides of the blanket and I joined the two ends of the border together using the three needle bind off technique.The same principle can be used with any pattern you care to use for a border. And the bonus is - no sewing is required! Do you like my fancy corners?
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19 comments:

  1. SueNovember 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    That is a very pretty border. I'm always looking for new interesting borders and I really admire your corners.

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  2. At Home Mommy KnitsNovember 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I think the main reason I knit so much is that it so mobile and easy to do with kiddos around. Portable and small seems to be the most crafting I can do sometimes with the little ones around.

    Love the blanket!

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  3. AnyoneCanQuiltNovember 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Can I just say holy shmoly that is a gorgeous blanket, the border is amazing! And a double holy shmoly that is a cute baby!! I love the picture of her a couple posts ago in her little trousers, she is a doll!! x

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  4. hettyNovember 17, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    That is a wonderful blanket. Love your border and the corner is amazing. Your baby bunny is growing quickly. Enjoy your knitting time when you can!

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  5. Petit FilouxNovember 18, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Very impressed indeed! No way I could do that, looks way too complicated!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    It is a really great boarder, i've not hear of a three needle bind off, so am about to go and learn.

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  7. dottycookieNovember 18, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    I do like your corners, and I LOVE both cable and three needle cast off!

    She'll be mobile before you know it ...

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  8. silverpebbleNovember 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Your knitting work is exquisite Rachael - goodness it's easy on the eye! As is your gorgeous little tot. It's so exciting to hear about her new adventures - rolling around? Sheesh - she'll be walking next!

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  9. Bumpkin HillNovember 22, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    this is so beautiful, the corners are incredible. I've recently started knitting again for my little niece, a long way from your talent! Little Bunny is a treasure, Hugs, Catherine x

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  10. SarahDecember 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    All gorgeous, including baby bunny!

    Hugs, Sarah x

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  11. JennieDecember 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Everyone is knitting in blogworld, I am so jealous. I love the border and baby bunny is sooo gorgeous xx

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  12. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    nice patern!

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  13. Ally JayDecember 6, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Knitting is such an easy thing to transport. I had a mum talk about how she'd spent the whole day watching her kids do gymnatics and I repiled, Wow what a great knitting opportunity. She looked at me blankly, not being a knitter.

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  14. KarmaMarch 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I love the corners on this blanket would you be willing to share this technique with me? I can't find instructions on it anywhere!

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  15. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I'm happy to share the pattern when it is ready Karma - can you send me your e-mail? I will post on the blog soon.

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    1. CRFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:25 PM

      I'd love to get your tips on doing the corners of the 3 cable edging. Do you increment or decrement stitches or just block like crazy? Looks so professional!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Please send me your e-mail. I have finished the pattern & will be posting very soon. The border is done in one piece - I don't/didn't block it. Rachael x

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  17. CarolynMay 23, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    In my search to learn how to turn the corner with a continuous cable borde. After trying various miter corner methods turning the corner, I found the photo of your cable edge. I do admire your corners! Can you share how the stitches are done? The mitered approach loses the cable pattern and the corner is misshapened. I haven't found a pattern that gives the stitches. After 7 tries I'm unable to proceed with the border. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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  18. AudraDecember 6, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    This blanket is stunning. Would you share the pattern with me? I can't figure out how you did the corners
    Audra
    Asprague1212@gmail.com

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