Topic: cast on

Casting on with your ribber can be intimidating. Have you followed the instructions with your machine and not been happy with the results? Are there too many
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Have you struggled with casting on for 2x2 rib? There are a lot of steps involved and knitting machine manuals can be confusing.Let's walk through the steps
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Have you ever been disappointed with 1x1 ribbing cast on? Here are 3 ribber cast on methods that are sure to please. Includes the "Broken Toe" cast on and
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Full Needle Rib Cast on is the basis for starting many ribbed fabric techniques. Learn 2 methods plus a tip for a perfect edge.

2x2 half pitch ribber cast on produces a beautiful rib that doesn't pull in as much as standard 2x2 ribbing and is softer to wear. The cast on is a combination
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For a quick, stretch cast on, try e-wrap on both beds. This one is a little tricky, but many knitters love it. This technique offers an alternate wrapping
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If you are a hand knitter, you may have heard of an i-cord bind off. Let's work it on the knitting machine... Plus we'll examine an i-cord cast on that will
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Using the chain cast on technique on both edges of the band adds a decorative finishing touch. This style of band is perfect for cut and sew shaping. But
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A quick and easy method to start knitting. Useful for swatches and scrap and ravel cast on. Your machine must have weaving brushes. No brushes?
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A cast on rag is very useful when you need to cast on stitches. It can be used in place of scrap yarn in any situation, but it is especially useful when
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A staple for every machine knitter, this cast on will match a stitch through stitch bind off. Good for blankets and scarvesSuggested Video
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A quick and easy basic cast on. A need-to-know for every machine knitter.

Some techniques require that you cast on over different needle arrangements. Here are 3 methods of casting over every other needle (or every 5th needle).
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Used on any machine, this is the easiest of all closed cast on methods. Plus it provides instant gathers!

A new knitter wrote that she was doing something wrong when casting on. Turns out that the technique she used was just plain "ugly" for the edge of her
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Machine knitters often use scrap yarn (waste yarn) to start and end our knitting. Here are some tips and suggestions for including these techniques in your bag
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Use the slip setting on your machine for an extra fast closed cast on. PLUS use the cast on strand to quickly gather the edge ... great for knitting hats from
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4 cast on choices for hand manipulated ribbing. From fast 'n easy to a gorgeous tubular cast on, you have options for getting your ribbing started

An open cast on secures the first row of knitting, so the stitches can be picked up by hand or re-hung on the machine. Using scrap yarn and ravel cord is the
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This closed cast on creates a firm, decorative edge. Using scrap and ravel makes the knitting easier.

This closed cast on creates a stretchy, all-purpose edge. Using scrap and ravel makes the knitting easier.

When instructed to cast on 2-4 stitches, using a cast on rag really comes in handy. Discover this trick for an easier cast on over a few needles.

There are times when you need to e-wrap cast on from right to left. (or the opposite direction that feels natural to you). This is one skill that you need for
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Here's a closed cast on that is stretchy and nearly invisible, perfect for lace.

A fast 'n easy cast on for the Brother 260 and similar machines

There are many ways to get your knitting started. Compare open cast on and closed cast on methods.

Often recommended, this cast on is loose and sloppy and should be avoided

Here's an extra-fast, closed cast on using slip.

3 quick closed cast on methods

Commonly used, cast on method for closed or open cast on

3 popular Closed Cast on Methods

Easy, pretty ribber cast on for 1x1 ribbing. This technique offers an alternate wrapping method for the cast on. Compare the method
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A quick e-wrap cast on without manually wrapping needles.

Automatic e-wrap cast on for Taitexma TH160 machine.

A super fast cast on for Singer/Silver/Studio machines. Demonstrated on a Silver SK860860

The basic e wrap is one of the first cast on methods that most machine knitters learn. It is similar to the thumb cast on that is a hand knitting beginners
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Often patterns will instruct you to work a weaving cast on. This a quick and easy way to get started knitting. If you don't have weaving brushes on
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A picot cast on creates a stretchy, decorative edge that can be used when knitting over every other needle or when you want to jazz up a plain edge. See
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