Author:
Charles Brown
Date Of Creation:
10 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
A cable setup is a knitting technique for making the very first stitches of a project. A cable cast-on creates a sturdy and beautiful border that can also be used to add stitches in the middle of a project. The cable cast is similar to the straight stitch, making it a great skill to be learned by experienced knitters. Newbies should perhaps learn to set up the reverse loop instead. Keep reading to learn how to apply this setup.
To step
Repeat steps 7 to 11 until you have the correct number of cast on stitches, pulling the stitches tighter as you continue.
Tips
- If you have too little yarn, the cable cast-on comes in handy, because less yarn is used than with knitting cast-on.
Warnings
- Cable setup takes longer than other methods and some find it tricky, but it can be worth it for the sturdy edge it gives you.
- This is not for beginners - don't use it until you've mastered the straight stitch. A better setup for beginners is the reverse loop method.
Necessities
- Knitting needles
- Knitting yarn
