I find cable needles to be clumsy and slow. Fortunately, they are entirely unnecessary! Below is a video demonstrating how I work cables without a cable needle. With practice, you can ditch the cable needle for all cables.

Below is a video demonstrating how to work the 3-stitch cables found in my Forsythia pattern. Click the link to watch.

Below is a video demonstrating how to work larger cables without a cable needle.