How to Knit - Rib Cable Cast on Method

Hello knitters! This video is designed to give you lots of clear and helpful information regarding the 'rib cable cast on' method, also referred to as the 'alternate cable cast on' method. It is used as an edging for rib fabrics and forms a somewhat 'invisible' cast on edge that blends perfectly with the rib texture.

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[kingm56]

do u have to cast on this way?

[elsteffo]

Not at all! This is just one of the many cast on methods available. This particular cast on is used for the beginning of ribbed fabrics.

[kingm56]

i meant could u do start with a rib stich without casting on this way

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[elsteffo]

Sure, most cast on methods will be fine for ribbing. The advantage of using this cast on method with ribbing is that the cast on edge is somewhat camouflaged.

[webkinzrule06]

how are u getting those on the right hand needle?

[elsteffo]

Hi there, thanks for your question. I'm not quite sure what you mean, so I'll take a guess that you would like to know how to make the next row of knitting, which moves the stitches from the left-hand needle to the right-hand one. I have some videos about making the knit stitch and the purl stitch that you can have a look at for some more help. If you still don't find what you're looking for, then please write again and I'll do my best to help. Happy knitting!

[farbinjudder]

Thank you for a great and easy to understand tutorial. Plus I could listen to your voice all day, very soothing. :-)

[lagos23]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[anteabuel]

Thank you, this is what I was hoping to invent or to find already tested. I had several ways to do it as ribbing is my preferred stitch and I invented an easy way to rib, in fact easier,faster that stockinet, knit or purl. So any stitches demanding jumping from knit to purl and more are my choice. Too bad I do not know how to make a video. So thank you again. I will keep in touch. Your voice is great too.

[jqx2]

I love this cast on. Do you have a cast off/ bind off method that gives the same lovely results?

[ChocoboKyaa]

Thank you so much! I've always wanted to learn how to knit this pattern =D

[tooplus2rsevn]

i noticed you casted on as if the project would be k1 p1... would you alternate the way you casted on if your project was k2 p2 or k3 p4 etc...?

[cheezymouseful]

wow this is a really interesting way to do this! i would have never thought about this. thanks!

[Mimilicious84]

Do you know how to add a knit rib to a crochet hat?

[christianlover1ful]

ur going way to fast on the second part

[crc532]

I will look for more of your videos. So clear and concise! Thanks and this will make a world of difference in my knitting. Much more professional looking too.

[njnick979]

What great video tutorials, they are a great help to me and so easy to understand. Im having great trouble learning how to cable or rib cast off, do you think you will get time to show how to cast off in either of these.

Thanks so much for taking the time to do these for everyone.