Learn to Knit: How to Work the Alternating Cable Cast-On

Cast-on 5 min read
How to work an alternating cable cast-on | knitting tutorial

The alternating cable cast on is a wonderful cast on to use with 1x1 (knit 1, purl 1) ribbing. It creates a smooth continuous edge and makes an excellent substitution for a tubular cast on. It alternated between knit and purl cast-on stitches. It can easily be modified for any type of ribbed cast-on you need.



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