What is a good cast on for ribbing?

What is a good cast on for ribbing?

The alternating cable cast on is also quite stretchy, making it nicely suited for ribbing. In fact, I sometimes refer to it as my “ribbing cast on”! While this cast on is more advanced than a long tail cast on, it’s a great technique to use for hats, mittens, socks and sweater sleeves.

What is the best cast-on method for knitting socks?

Today, you’ll find that many knitters recommend Judy’s magic cast-on for toe-up socks. You can find the instructions for Judy’s magic cast-on here. Doesn’t need to be neatened or finished; just cast on and keep knitting!

What is 2×2 tubular cast on?

The tubular cast-on is the neatest way to cast on for ribbing and gives your projects a beautiful finished edge. It’s a stretchy, elastic cast-on method that’s ideal for hats, socks and neckbands. A tubular cast-on is characterised by the way the edge looks rolled over, without a defined beginning.

Is tubular cast on stretchy?

That’s where the long tail tubular cast on comes in. This cast on gives a lovely rounded edge to the knitting, much like the edges you get with good quality machine knits. It is also extremely stretchy, with great recovery; ideal for 1×1 rib.

Does cable cast on count as a row?

The cast on doesn’t count as a row. But it’s easier to count all the rows in the worked fabric, below the needle, and just not count the loops on the needle. And that you don’t count your cast on if you’re counting rows.

How to cast on for K1, P1 and K2, P2?

The cast on for the “k1, p1” and “k2, p2” ribbing is the same. Step 1: Knot the working yarn and the waste yarn together in an overhand knot, leaving a 4″ (10cm) tail. Hold the knot and needle in your right hand, using your index finger to hold the knot against the needle.

Can you use tubular cast on for 2×2 ribbing?

Longtail Tubular Cast On for both 1X1 and 2X2 Ribbing worked in the round. NO waste yarn required for this cast on! NOTE: In order to create 2X2 ribbing (K2, P2), you have to first do a set-up for 1X1 (K1,P1) ribbing. This is just how it all works out. So please don’t get frustrated when watching the video.

How do you knit a tubular cast on?

Step 1: Knot the working yarn and the waste yarn together in an overhand knot, leaving a 4″ (10cm) tail. Hold the knot and needle in your right hand, using your index finger to hold the knot against the needle.

Can you use k1p1 instead of k2p2?

Yes, the process is the same. Instead of k2p2, can this be also used for k1p1 instead.? We would still need to cast on just half as many stitches but pull up from waste yarn after knitting one, right? I haven’t tried that type of rib with the tubular cast on, but it should work out. Let me know how it goes:)