Alternating Cable Cast On-the BEST Start for ANY 1x1 Ribbing?!

Try the alternating cable cast on for your next knitting project that starts with regular or twisted 1x1 ribbing-or even brioche! With the help of this video, you'll learn how to do the cast on using either a knitting needle or a crochet hook (continental knitters, hold the yarn in your left hand as usual! 🤗); how to keep track of your stitch count or identify mistakes (6:55); how to work the setup row (9:29); how to join for working in the round (10:19); and how to neatly close the inevitable gap that happens at the beginning of the round before weaving in your end (12:48). Then let me know in the comments which project you used this cast on for and how you liked it! ☺️
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[@lizardorita6110]

Lovely wonderful video! Thank you, thank you! Can’t wait to watch your others. ❤🎉

[@VanessaSmithDesigns]

Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@lifelearner47]

I use Portuguese method of knitting because I have painful hands, and now I find it possible to cast on for rib using my hooked needle! Not only that, but it seems another Portuguese method knitter has also spotted that! It's definitely catching on. After a couple of swatches I've now got the rhythm of this cast on, and I really like it. So big thanks.

[@VanessaSmithDesigns]

You are very welcome! I'm so happy you've found methods that enable you to enjoy our craft! 🥰

[@ptoste1]

I’m Portuguese and I also use the Portuguese style and I cast on differently from everyone. But that cast on is amazing 🤩. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. ❤❤❤❤

[@RosieKuhnPhD]

Thank you Vanessa! I was looking for something like this. You explained this beautifully!

[@VanessaSmithDesigns]

Aw, yay! I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you for your comment! 🥰

[@kj3d812]

This would work beautifully with hooked Portuguese knitting needles. 😃

[@VanessaSmithDesigns]

Ooh, absolutely! 🤩

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I’ll definitely be using this technique on my next project. I am a new subscriber ❤

[@shllybkwrm]

Hooked?? I'll have to look those up!

[@VanessaSmithDesigns]

I really appreciate you joining me here!! Please be sure to come back and let me know how you liked it! 🤗💕 @maryannbergeron9531