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How to do a knitted cast on (cable method)

In this DROPS video we show how to do a knitted cast on (aka cable method).

This is a great way to cast on when you want a firm nice edge. Also a nice method when casting on new sts at the end of a row.

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 Baby 21-1

DROPS Baby 21-1
DROPS 97-11

DROPS 97-11
DROPS 82-3

DROPS 82-3
DROPS Baby 10-21

DROPS Baby 10-21
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Video #87, listed in: Learn to knit, Cast on, Other

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Country flag Inger Pettersson wrote:

Tack så mycket för instruktionsvideon! Mycket vackert och fint resultat. Inger

17.07.2023 - 14:21

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I love the fact that you don’t speak during your videos. I have tried several videos on YouTube but always end up here. Americans post loads of videos, but mostly jabber on for a good five minutes before getting to the point. I almost tare my hair out trying to watch, but your videos are crystal clear, short and absolutely fantastic!

01.11.2018 - 19:58

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Thank you for your nice and clear videos!

06.05.2015 - 18:38

Country flag Nancy Goldberg wrote:

I learn new tequniches and patterns through video, but how can you learn without voices. I need to hear as well as watch what you are doing. Will that ever change. So many beuatiful patterns that I now can't work on.

23.01.2015 - 03:35

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Bin ganz begeistert von Ihren stillen Videos, mit den guten Beschreibungen! Da reicht ja einmal gut hinschauen. VIELEN Dank!

09.09.2014 - 10:50

Elina wrote:

I love your vids. I wanted to learn this cast on and with your slow demo it makes it easy for me to learn. Thank you. Would love to see a demo of the fisherman's rib, can't find one.

01.02.2014 - 01:14

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Straordinario, per me che sono un'appassionata principiante i vostri video sono chiarissimi.

18.01.2014 - 10:11

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Excellent! Love these slow, clear instructions. Keep coming back to these movies to freshen up my skills. Thank you!

28.09.2013 - 09:37

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02.02.2013 - 17:47

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Vielen, vielen Dank für die tolle Anleitung! Sie haben mi,r wie schon so oft, mit Ihren Videos weitergeholfen.

18.08.2012 - 11:27

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