Italian Tubular Cast-on part 1

Demonstration of an easy way to do a tubular cast-on for 1x1 ribbing.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• knitting
• cast-on
• Italian
• Tubular

[lunaknits]

KnitNpink: Tubular cast-ons are traditionally done with 1x1 ribbing. That doesn't mean, though, that you can't experiment and see if you like the look of it with a 2x2 rib. Do a test swatch, and see what you think.

[photolady7771]

Purpleinkling, I have/had the same problem about those endpaper mitts. I tried a regular cuff, but it just looked awful.

Then, I tried EJ's video, which left me clueless.

This is the best tubular cast on video I've found.

[stripeysoxx]

I have watched Italian cast on videos from several people, and this is by far, the easiest to understand...Thank you!

[wiciousbeasts]

Thank you for this video!

Next time I get mad at my knitting I'm just going to say, "Come on, little fella!"

[phoebegrant]

I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! Excellent video. I've been knitting (not constantly) for 50+ years and have learned something new today. Thanks

[voiceofangel84]

This seems to be a popular video for the Endpaper mitts, and now I see why..after watching other videos I was thinking "wha....?" and after this one, it seems so awesome and fun to do! I have started my mitts with no problems whatsoever. Thanks!

[owlintherain]

Oh, I wish I had watched your video before I started this project! I did the cast-on correctly, but then I went right into 1x1 ribbing instead of doing the two setup rows.

[cherryblossompie]

Thank you for sharing, it makes perfect sense now and I am excited to try something new.

[lori1551]

@CatePowers101

I don't know if it can be done, I tried a few times and found it too complicated. I only use the following cast on method when doing ribbing. "Very Stretchy Cast-on for Double and Single Ribbing by Tillybuddy" This video can be found on You Tube as well. It is very easy and quick to do and I love the results. Can be used for both straight knitting and circular (loop) knitting. Hope that helps you.

[CatePowers101]

@lori1551 Did you ever figure out how to do this in the round? I've not tried it yet, but since I knit a lot in the round, it would be nice to know if it works.

[Idiolex]

Thank you! This is a great tutorial. So many either go to fast of over instruct. This is very clear and now I can carry on with my project!

[lori1551]

I don't even own straight needles, and use only circular needles. I love this cast on as I do tons of charity work and making baby sweaters is one of my main projects. Since I tend to knit in the round I'm trying to figure if this cast on can be worked in the round for example cuffs (done by loop knitting). I have been playing around with your cast on and just can't seem to do it. Do you have any ideas?