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cabling

cabling

5.4
Knitting that makes raised twisted patterns on items like sweaters or scarves
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪblɪŋ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : trenzado
  • She learned the cabling technique to create stunning patterns on her knitted hat.

It's a little white, like really soft velvety cable knit blanket.

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Examples

  • Here's very quickly to show you a different kind of cable knit.

  • It's a little white, like really soft velvety cable knit blanket.

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  • And this is so soft and cozy and it's a cable knit kind of design.

  • It is this like cable knit massive Gray sweater.

  • OK, so we'll just she's got sort of a nice cable knit turtleneck on.

  • The designer showcased a beautiful sweater featuring intricate cabling that added texture and warmth.

  • The artisan demonstrated cabling by twisting the yarn intricately to form a decorative scarf.

How Textured

cabling
  • Jargon
5.4
knitting stitch
  • Specialized
3.4
plain
  • UK
6 9.3

Surface Forms

cabling singular
cablings plural

Morphology

cabling = cable (semi-transparent) = cable + ing

The knitting sense is clearly linked to the idea of cables, but the specialized technical meaning is not fully predictable from the base word alone.

Etymology

Cabling in knitting also comes from cable meaning a 'thick rope', because knitters twist stitches to make little ropes on the fabric. So the name cabling reminds you that these decorative, twisted stitches look and feel like ropes.