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My So-Called “Braided Cable” is Actually a Reverse Plait Cable

Posted on March 12, 2011 by MakerKnit

I was looking through a pattern library1 yesterday for inspiration2 and discovered that what I termed a “braided cable” for my napkin ring design is actually called a “reverse plait cable.”  It is also sometimes known as “branch cable.”  So, to avoid … Continue reading →

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Napkin Ring Suggestions & Finishing Alternatives

Posted on March 7, 2011 by MakerKnit

Here are my suggestions for making and finishing some of the knitted napkin rings if you don’t want to use plastic inserts. Today I’m only addressing four of the six patterns1 from the sampler set I designed.  I will update this post with suggestions for … Continue reading →

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Knitted Napkin Rings–A Sampler of Sorts, Part 1

Posted on March 6, 2011 by MakerKnit

As I said in my previous post, my husband and I designed and made a set of knitted napkin rings for our Aunt and Uncle as part of their Christmas gift last year. I knew I wanted to make napkin rings but hadn’t decided … Continue reading →

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