Basic Skills: Learn to Knit Cables (Introductory Level)

Basic Skills: Learn to Knit Cables (Introductory Level)
Date: January 29 – February 5, 2026 (Thursdays, 2 weeks)
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Fee: $28.00 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $31.92 plus HST (Non-Members)

Come and learn the basic techniques for cabled knitting allowing you to add texture and dimension to your work. Students will learn how read a cable pattern, cable techniques, and the basic rules, tips and tricks to make cabling enjoyable. **Students must already know how to knit**

Materials Required:
1 pair straight knitting needles 4mm
1 cable needle
50-100 grams of worsted weight yarn in one colour
Stitch markers (optional)
Large eyed darning needle
Scissors
Notebook and pencil

Alison Hood originally from Ontario Alison Hood, moved to Cape Breton with her family in 2023. Alison has over 35 years of knitting, and professional teaching experience. Alison’s passion for knitting and all things fiber is infectious, and she creates a fun, informative learning environment, filled with engaging stories, helpful tips, and just the right amount of detail to keep things interesting without overwhelming her students.

Alison has taught knitting at Micheals, local yarn stores, community groups, and facilitated a variety of  workshops. She has also been part of a team that hosts yearly knitting retreats. She knit garments to be photographed for Sugar Bush Yarns pattern books. She has studied the role of knitting in communication, spirituality, and culture giving papers on the various roles of knitting at international academic conferences in Canada, Australia, Mexico, Finland and England.

Advance registration for members begins January 5

General registration for non-members begins January 19

(How to become a member with Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design)

For more information on this program or to register, email tammy@capebretoncraft.com