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How to cast on in rib

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In this DROPS video we show how to cast on in rib.

This stretchy cast on is good for ribbing, and we show a K2/P2 rib in video but also great for K1/P1 rib. Perfect for edges on socks, mittens, hats or whenever you want very stretchy cast on.

Even if you will be knitting in the round it's a good idea to cast onto a straight needle and then transfer the sts to double pointed needles.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 254-22

DROPS 254-22
DROPS 255-4

DROPS 255-4
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Video #229, listed in: Learn to knit, Cast on, Other

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Anneke Hutes Barhorst wrote:

Ha,ha al m'n rechte naalden behalve sokken nld. weggegeven. Lukt ook meteen op de rondbreinaald, en is inderdaad mooi elastisch.

06.09.2015 - 12:40

Country flag Joan McHardy wrote:

Wonderful website with so much information. I've never seen someone knit with the yarn in their left hand. I always hold it in my right hand. Will be trying this for sure.

30.08.2014 - 13:39

Country flag Misao wrote:

Wie immer ein sehr schönes Video, allerdings ist mir etwas aufgefallen: Mit der Anschlagsmasche kommt man, wenn man diese Technik immer so zuende führt, schlussendlich immer nur zu einer ungeraden Maschenanzahl (die 1. Anfangsmasche + 2 aufgestrickte + 2 aufgestrickte + ...). Wie beendet man diesen Anschlag, wenn man eine gerade Anzahl von Maschen benötigt? Vielen Dank im Vorraus!

22.11.2013 - 19:46

DROPS Design :

Liebe Misao, Sie können zum Schluss einfach eine Masche auf normale Art aufnehmen um auf die gerade Maschenzahl zu kommen.

20.10.2014 - 09:03

Country flag Han wrote:

Hoe gaat het dan met 1r 1av r. Nu zit er steeds een ruimte tussen twee steken? Weet iemand het antwoord?

23.10.2013 - 20:50

Country flag Rita Weetink wrote:

Bijzondere aparte steek om op te zetten ik kende hem nog niet maar leuk om te doen

07.03.2013 - 14:21

Country flag Brigitte Heinle wrote:

Muss ich mir merken und ausprobieren

28.10.2012 - 05:44

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