How to knit: Cable Cast On

Learn how to master the cable cast on technique to create a neat edge and elastic for your knitting project. Super easy to learn and remember, you'll be casting on in no time! In this video, we show you how to cast on, from the initial slip knot to the moment you start your first row. Let's get started!

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[LynseyOkeeffe]

Excellent instruction and demonstration. Thank you ❤

[rusticpumpkin]

thank you, I've been doing this wrong for years, bringing the new loop through the stitch not between the stitches!

[melmack]

I'm quite sure the term 'counter' clock-wise' should be used at the beginning. Thanks for using big yarn and needles!

[ThereSheGoes]

Thank you! I’ve watched a few other videos and the steps weren’t clear enough for me to follow. I finally got it!

[VivaLaVittoria]

After you make the first knot/stitch, you say that that is a stitch... however there are two loops on the left needle at that point. My understanding when casting on is that the number of stitches is the number of loops- ie. if you are following a pattern and it says to cast on with a row of ten stitches, that means ten loops on the needle, not ten knots (which would result in 11 loops). Can you clarify please? :)

[WeepingPrince]

Any chance for a left-handed series? I can follow the basic tutorials, but as it gets more complicated they can be hard to follow for a lefty :)

[anotherlostsock]

You move the new stitch into the left needle by entering it knitwise - other vids show it being captured pearlwise. Why do you prefer it this way? Knitting Newbie.

[meganbaumann]

How do I do a two-strand cable cast on?

[hemantdubey]

Im a newbie in knitting and think casting with one needle and hand is easy and fast that this looping method.

[SolangeLOLable]

Do you cut the yarn before using or leave in the ball? The instructions in the booklet are not super helpful

[notapal]

Is it possible to pull the wool from the centre of the ball?

[benice]

Why so many tutorials for the same technique for right handed and non for left

[UKPurplePanther]

I think you'll find that the majority of tutorials on here say to use the *_working yarn_* end to pull through 
the loop when you create the slip knot. Then you pull the working yarn end to tighten stitches. 🙄