Learn to knit a deep textured cable accessory set with our
in-depth workshop.
What's Included in this Workshop?
This workshop has full directions for two patterns (the Sherkin Hat and Sherkin Mitts), with multiple sizing options.
This workshop takes you through every step of knitting both patterns, from the cast-ons you'll need to deciding on size and correcting common cable problems.
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Cable Cast-On
- Working Mistake Rib in Magic Loop.
- Setting up Stronghorn Cable.
- Working a Fishtail Cable.
- Wave and Knot Stitch.
- Setting up Thumb Gussets
- Icelandic Bind-Off.,
- How to block both patterns.
Behind The Design
In this accessory set, Carol Feller focused on the transitions between the sea and the land and wanted to represent each in the designs.
On the hat I started with Staghorn cable, that works into a pointed decrease at the crown. This very much felt like a cliff edge along a coastline. Then I combined that with a Wave and Knot pattern stitch, with the knitted columns waving in and out between the knot stitches.
The mitts are a much smaller canvas to work on, so the stitches used were simplified to just the Wave and Knot pattern which flow from an interesting Mistake Rib at the cuff.
If you'd like to learn even more about this cabled sweater, you can read our blog here.
Want to hear more?
Press play on this video and Carol will explain pattern construction and some of the
tips and techniques you'll find inside this learn to knit course:
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Pattern Information
Sherkin Hat
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large) To Fit Head Circumference Up To: 21 (22.75, 24.75)”/ 53.5 (58, 63) cm 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm negative ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference: 18 (19.75, 21.75)” / 45.5 (50, 55) cm
Length: 9 (9.25, 9.5)” / 23 (23.5, 24.25) cm
Sample size 19.75” / 50 cm modelled with 3” / 7.5 cm of negative ease.
GAUGE
17 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
16 sts and 26 rnds s = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needle
19 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave and Knot
Pattern blocked with larger needle
Staghorn Cable (30 sts) measures 4” / 10 cm across
Fishtail Cable (4 sts) measures 0.75” / 2 cm across
YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Jade or Lime; 1 (1, 1) skein
Approx. Yardage: 125 (143, 167) yds / 114 (131, 153) m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or 16” / 40 cm long) or dpns for ribbing
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or 16” / 40 cm long) or dpns for hat body
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop) or dpns for crown
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique. Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle
Sherkin Mitts
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large) To Fit Hand Circumference up to: 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20.5, 23) cm 0.5” / 1.5 cm negative ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hand Circumference: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5) cm
Length: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75)” / 19.5 (21, 22) cm
Sample size 7.5” / 19 cm modelled with 0.25” / 0.5 cm negative ease.
GAUGE
17 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
16 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needle
19 sts and 26 r rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave and Knot
Pattern blocked with larger needle
YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Jade or Lime; 1 (1,1) skein
Approx. Yardage: 102 (125, 150) yds / 93 (114, 138) m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm long (for Magic Loop) or dpns for ribbing
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 40” / 100 cm long (for Magic Loop) or dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique. Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle
Meet Your Teacher
Carol Feller trained initially as a textile artist and then as a structural engineer. While both of these backgrounds are very different the influences can be seen in her design work which is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit.
She strives to design clothing with a difference: not overly complex, but still giving a very unique end product. She likes to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience and make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.
Carol has been widely published in books and magazine and travels the world teaching in yarn shops and fibre festivals. The classes she teaches cover a wide range of subjects from cables and chart reading, through garment shaping and customisation right through to short rows and colourwork. In her classes you'll move from learning the basics to refining your knitting skills and fixing problems.
Would you like a look at the class content?
- Casting On your Hat (4:17)
- Working Mistake Rib in Magic Loop (3:06)
- Working Increase Round (3:10)
- Make One Right Purl Increase (1:25)
- Working Double Increase (1:19)
- Setting up Staghorn Cable (3:12)
- Working Fishtail Cable (1:39)
- Wave and Knot Stitch (5:57)
- Working 5 Stitch Knot (2:35)
- Crown Decreases (5:18)
- Finishing the Crown (2:26)
- Blocking Your Hat (2:51)
- Cable Cast On For Mitts (1:56)
- Working Magic Loop and Mistake Rib (4:10)
- Setting Up Hand Pattern (4:16)
- Setting Up Wave and Knot Pattern (2:47)
- Working 5 Stitch Knot (1:57)
- Setting Up Thumb Gusset Markers (2:26)
- Working Thumb Increases (3:39)
- Removing The Thumb (2:10)
- Hand Decreases (2:13)
- Binding-Off Hand (2:42)
- Working The Thumb (4:57)
- Icelandic Bind-Off (1:50)
Would you like a yarn kit?
Find all the yarn you need for the Sherkin Set in the warm, earthy tones of Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’. Just pick your bust size and colour.
Deas is an aran weight Irish yarn, 86% Merino Wool and 14% Mohair woollen spun yarn with a soft halo when blocked. The mohair content creates a warm fabric that is deceptively light to wear.
The Sherkin Hat is knit in the ‘Jade’ colour and the Sherkin Mitts were knit in the ‘Lime’.
Customer Review:
"I LOVE Deas: it is a perfect ‘woolly’ yarn. Beautiful handle, wonderfully soft but with an earthy bounce. It gives great stitch definition, perfect for cables. Rustic and sumptuous all at once, it is a delight."
Jennene J.
"It looks a bit rustic but it's soft and very squishy. I love the tweedy look of the yarn. Knitting with Deas is a pleasure, very kind on your hands. It blooms quite nicely after blocking."
Joni B.
Looking for More?
Browse our previous Celtic Knits Clubs. Each one has different patterns all designed with cosy cables in mind.
