Cables are one of the most characteristic elements of knitting. Beautiful, thick, warm sweaters decorated with cables are always in style during winter. While cables are beautiful, many knitters avoid knitting them, thinking they’re hard to knit and an advanced technique. Actually, the concept of knitting cables is simple. Learning to make cables WITHOUT a cable needle is a fantastic way to be a bit more efficient. So let’s make an Owl Cowl or Hat, your choice, and practice this satisfying technique.