What is a kil'ometer?

[piperdbh]

And then there are cables (100 fathoms)

Weasel

Cables? Would that be cable forward or cable back? 100 fathoms is a mighty long cable, even on hose for monster calves. I wonder what size needles those 100 fathom cables should be knit on? And don't even think about trying to butter your needles. It makes the cat lick your legs.