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Cable & Able

Tame the desk-drawer spaghetti with a colourful knitted strap. Cable & Able comes in three garter-stitch lengths with contrasting ends and a separate fabric loop that fastens over a smooth button.

8-page A4 PDF3 strap lengthsDK cottonBeginner with basic sewing
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  • Written rows for Small, Medium and Large straps
  • An exact colour schedule and native assembly diagrams
  • A separately knitted fastening loop with button placement guidance
  • A custom-length formula with worked example and fitting check
  • One-colour and two-row stripe options, care guidance and a progress tracker

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The 4 cm-wide straps start at approximately 10, 13.9 and 17.8 cm before finishing. Use washable DK cotton, start with 4 mm needles and check the washed gauge. Fit only around cool, unplugged cables. Product illustrations show the intended design; physical test-knitting remains outstanding.

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Tame the desk drawer spaghetti with Cable & Able, a colourful cable tidy knitting pattern featuring three garter-stitch strap lengths. The eight-page A4 PDF explains a flat rectangular strap, contrasting end sections and a separately knitted fabric loop that fastens over a smooth button. Small, Medium and Large starting lengths suit a range of loosely coiled cords, with a fitting check before the button and loop are permanently attached. Written rows, an exact colour schedule, native assembly diagrams and a progress tracker keep the construction clear. A custom-length formula includes a worked example, while one-colour and two-row stripe options make matching sets easy. Use washable DK cotton and 4 mm needles, then check the washed gauge. Care guidance and sensible instructions for cool, unplugged cables are included. Product illustrations show the intended design; physical test-knitting remains outstanding. A useful small project for colourful desk organisation.
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Fit the strap before final sewing

  1. Loosely coil the cool, unplugged cable and choose the closest starting length.
  2. Swatch washable DK cotton, starting with 4 mm needles, and check the washed gauge.
  3. Knit the strap and loop, then complete the fitting check before sewing the button and loop permanently.

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How do I choose a Cable & Able length?

Loosely coil the cool, unplugged cable first, then compare it with the Small, Medium and Large starting lengths. Swatch washable DK cotton at the stated washed gauge and use the fitting check before permanently sewing on the smooth button and knitted loop.

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