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Cable Cast on for 1×1 Rib

The cable cast on technique is a fantastic method for starting your 1×1 rib knitting project. It provides a smooth and neat edge that’s perfect for creating a polished look.

This technique is a versatile method that provides a professional touch to your knitting, and it’s especially well-suited for projects that require the 1×1 rib stitch. With a bit of practice, you’ll master this technique and be ready to start your knitting journey. Enjoy your creative knitting endeavors!

Video tutorial

Learn the cable cast on technique for perfect 1x1 rib knitting. Create smooth edges and start with a beautiful edge which seamlessly blends into the rest of your work.

How-to guide

Step 1: Create a slipknot.
Step 2: Place the slip knot onto your needle and tighten it. This is your first stitch, which will be a purl stitch.
Step 3: Ensure the ball of yarn is at the front of your work, and the tail is at the back.
Step 4: Insert your needle knitwise into the first stitch, wrap the yarn around the right needle, pull the loop through.
Step 5: Place the loop of yarn onto the left needle. This will be your second stitch, which is a knit stitch.
Step 6: Insert your needle from back to front between the two stitches.
Step 7: Wrap the yarn around the needle and pull the loop through.
Step 8: Place the loop (which is your next stitch) onto your left needle. This will be a purl stitch.
Step 9: Insert your needle from front to back between the two stitches.
Step 10: Place the loop (which is your next stitch) onto your left needle. This will be a knit stitch.
Step 11: Repeat steps 6-10 until you have the desired number of stitches on your needle, ending with a knit stitch.
Step 12: When you turn your needle around to begin your 1x1 rib (k1p1), your first stitch will be a knit stitch, and your final stitch will be a purl stitch.

Products that require this skill

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The cable cast on is often recommended for 1×1 ribbing as it provides a neat and elastic edge that complements the ribbing pattern.
To cast off 1×1 ribbing, work the stitches in pattern. Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as you bind off. This maintains the ribbing pattern while securing your work.
The German Twisted or Old Norwegian cast on is known for its stretchiness and is a great choice for ribbing when you need extra elasticity.
To cast on for k1 p1 ribbing, you can use the cable cast on method and start with one purl stitch followed by one knit stitch. Repeat this sequence until you have the desired number of stitches.
The cable cast on is often considered the best stretchy cast on for 1×1 rib because it maintains the elasticity needed for ribbed patterns.
Yes, the cable cast on is moderately stretchy and is suitable for various knitting projects.
The cable cast on is a knitting technique used to create a neat and moderately stretchy edge. It involves knitting the first stitch and then using a special method to create new stitches.
Yes, you can use the long tail cast on for ribbing. It can create a neat edge with a bit of stretch when done correctly.
To knit a 1×1 rib faster, practice will help improve your speed. Also, maintaining even tension and using a knitting method that you’re comfortable with can speed up your ribbing.

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