Alternating Cable Cast On for Perfect Ribbing/wool products

The alternating cable cast on is a beautiful invisible cast on that looks great with ribbing. The edges of the cast on elegantly merge right into the knits and purls, giving the illusion of no cast on at all.

The alternating cable cast on is also quite stretchy, making it nicely suited for ribbing. In fact, I sometimes refer to it as my “ribbing cast on”!

While this cast on is more advanced than a long tail cast on, it’s a great technique to use for hats, mittens, socks and sweaters, where ribbing abounds.

Try out the technique and take it slow. Rewatch parts of the video if you need. It’s really a fantastic cast on to have in your back pocket!
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Cre: Sheep & Stitch