How to knit the cable cast on - step by step for beginners [+slow-mo]

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Күн бұрын

Step-by-step instructions on the cable cast-on knitting method, three fun alternative ways to knit it, and how to avoid round edges.
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The cable cast-on creates a sturdy and quite beautiful edge. It's not very stretchy but there are quite a lot of variations to make it a viable cast-on technique for almost any knitting stitch pattern. You can knit the cable cast-on twisted, you can knit it purlwise or you can knit an alternating cable cast-on for ribbings. I'll show you all these version in this video plus slow-motion repeats for beginners.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to the cable cast-on
0:30 How to knit the cable cast-on
2:43 Twisting the stitches for the cable cast-on
3:19 Neater last stitch for the cable cast-on
3:56 Cable cast-on in the middle of a row
4:25 Cable cast-on purl side
6:18 Alternating cable cast-on
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@mooeys_stuff Ай бұрын

Norman, your videos are so helpful and thank you so much for no annoying music! :-)

@Me_Ewe_and_Yarn_Cheryl 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up using the twisted cable cast on thinking that it was the only method. It wasn't until the internet became popular that I learnt about other ways to cast on. It's still my favourite method despite it's limited stretch. I never thought to do it purlwise or a mixture of both. Thanks for the tip about how to avoid the rounded edge. Never too old to learn! Have a great day, Norman.

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

I shall refuse to be too old for about anything for the rest of my life and I feel the whole idea is very old-fashioned anyway. Why would anyone ever be to old for anything - as long as the body is willing..and even then :) ah..and happy to hear I was able to teach you a new trick.

@Idratherbecrocheting 7 күн бұрын

This is so much easier with a crochet hook. I just can't seem to pull the loop through without it flipping off my needle. 😩 So I grabbed my crochet hook instead and easy peasy. You make it look so simple. I'm not sure what I'm missing.

@tomsummers5924 Жыл бұрын

I love this because you don't have to keep track of the "long tail" or "short tail". It just works. In the last few hours, I've cast on a hundred rows, one at a time. This is flawless! And, it keeps a tight edge!

@nicolelafontaine1720 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip to avoid round edge on the right corner. Thanks ! the knitted cast on in pattern really looks like a tubular cast on, good to know it is not as stretchy though.

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, it's frighteningly similar, isn't it?

@nicolelafontaine1720 2 жыл бұрын

@@nimbleneedlestwo oh yes !

@joann5157 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!! I like the look of the tubular cast on edge, but it seems very complicated to me. But I can do this one!!

@1rnpink 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you simplify complicated cast ons. I have so much more confidence now. Thank you!

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

Yawesome! You are so welcome!

@tomsummers5924 Жыл бұрын

I started knitting about 25 years ago, then fell out of the hobby. Just getting back into it now. I've never used the cable cast-on method before, but I will certainly use it from now on!!

@tinabonny5192 2 жыл бұрын

Norman, you are a genius! Love that you don't have to estimate how much yarn to allow when casting on with this method. You are now my 'go-to' knitting guru.

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

aww...thank you! Not sure I see myself as a guru but I guess it's the pupils that get the say there so I take it as a compliment

@user-uk9sb8ld6q 4 ай бұрын

Bless-a tutorial in continental. Super great, thank you!

@tomsummers5924 Жыл бұрын

I consider myself advanced. You are guru. Without question. I've knitted Kafe Fasset's sweater pattens, which are nearly impossible, also very complex cable sweaters. You make me smile, because you speak to me.

@nimbleneedlestwo Жыл бұрын

yeah...Mr. Fasset clearly often crosses the border of what should be possible with knitting. But to be sure, is designs are certainly very noteworthy!

@ilianateligiannidou8310 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Norman! Your second channel is exactly what I need! Thank you, thank you, thank you❤

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that, Iliana!

@theastewart6721 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Norman! Thanks for showing us all the various ways in which we can use the cable cast on. I can’t remember if I twist my stitches when I use it, lol. I know I do with the knitted cast on. Thanks again for all the options! Have a wonderful week!😀

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

have a wonderful week as well, thea. and even tho i have said it before, thank you so much for continuing to support me so diligently. it is much aprpeciated.

@user-wb5jp6sd5f 5 ай бұрын

The best instructions!

@tomsummers5924 Жыл бұрын

And, I'm an American knitter, and my stitches are very tight. But, I'm hoping this will get me to loosen up!

@valeriehowden471 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing demonstrating another new-to-me technique. I might 'cheat' on this one by using a crochet hook. Lol.

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

nothing wrong with cheating..i won't tell! :P

@vadec5909 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Would you use the cable cast on for hats or socks?

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

hm...i would say this really depends. BUt as I said, it's not very stretchy so for your average sock or hat project, i'D go for a italian or german twisted cast-on

@peepers4763 2 жыл бұрын

Is the cable cast-on good top down socks? What is a better / best stretchy cast-on for socks?

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

no, i wouldn't use it for socks. it's not stretchy enough in my experience.

@user-ln4dt5yp4u 4 ай бұрын

Thank you - this is super helpful! What cast off would you use to match this cast on exactly? I’ve tried the “cable cast off” but it doesn’t seem to have as much stretch and the cast off tends to flare out. Thank you!

@user-ln4dt5yp4u 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, forgot to add. I am knitting a blanket in 1x1 rib in fingering weight yarn with size 3.25 needles.

@nimbleneedlestwo 3 ай бұрын

Sorry for seeing this a bit late. I don't know really. I never care about my edges matching in the first place and I'd never start a 1x1 ribbing project with this cast-on either.

@annesfeltedfriends 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do this cast on with the right hand throwing technique?

@nimbleneedlestwo 2 жыл бұрын

why not? i mean..it's the exact same thing. you enter the needle in between two stitches and then you throw your yarn around with your right hand as if to knit and pull through :)

@lesliesouth4467 9 ай бұрын

Norman, how do you keep your cable cast-on loose? My first two or three loops are ok, but I hen I get tighten up so much that I can't slide them down the left needle. 😮

@nimbleneedlestwo 9 ай бұрын

hm...well..that's quite difficult for me to answer but I guess relaxing takes practise?

@woidd0311 Ай бұрын

How do i make rows?

@nimbleneedlestwo Ай бұрын

i am not quite sure I understand this question. But for general resources on how to knit, kindly refer to my website: nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/

@christielamb2894 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Norman! I needed to refresh my memory of this cast on method so turned to you first. Once again, you taught me something new in the process (i just love that you do that! 😆). I hadn't thought about trying this cast in purlwise but, it completely makes sense. Thank you so much for always being so thurow and inlightening. I truly appreciate what you do. 💜✌️🧶