Alternate Cable Cast-On

[ibreak4funny]

This is not the correct way to do an alternate cable cast on! The real version alternates knitting and purling. Watch the video by elsteffo instead!

[TheArtsyfartsy123]

@ibreak4funny My apologies - do you know what type of cast on this is then?

[ditmoms1025]

I think its hilarious that so many are searching for this method because they are all making Hermione's hat! (I am included)

[TheArtsyfartsy123]

@ditmoms1025 It's a great hat! :) And this cast-on worked for the hat I made for a friend...so hopefully it works for you!

[iamllamaful]

I looked for this video because I wanted to do that exact same pattern!

[JubileeCoast]

Really clear! thanks!!

[xXLiveXOutXLoudXx]

I've always preferred the long tail cast on but I searched for a video on this because I'm doing the exact same pattern :] It's a gorgeous hat, isn't it? I plan on starting it now and finishing it this weekend over several plane rides and layovers.... What better way to catch up on my knitting!

[TheArtsyfartsy123]

@xXLiveXOutXLoudXx Excellent! I recently started a knitted skirt and had to unravel it completely and start again...sigh.

But I hope you have a blast with your hat!

[xXLiveXOutXLoudXx]

@TheArtsyfartsy123 I hate when that happens with my projects...

Thanks!

[SnowLeoLuv]

I thought the Alternate Cable Cast On was supposed to be knit purl knit purl?

[TheArtsyfartsy123]

@SnowLeoLuv As far as I know this is how it goes - once I get my Knitting/Crochet Bible back, I can confirm this. But according to picture tutorials I've seen online (non-video) - this is how it goes.