Another method worth trying is this stretchy long tail method This one is not as neat looking but is much more stretchy. I used a 4.50mm needle and a 2.75mm one for this cast on sample.
Yet another is called very stretchy cast on and I think that with a bit of practise would be a really good method.
OK .. having tried all three methods, THIS is now my favourite - although I do like the look of that first one. As the name implies, this one is very stretchy, and actually quite easy to do once you get the hang of it. Its a quick method when mastered as you're casting on two stitches at a time.
Whew, after all that research, I think I need a drink. Must now go and brew a fresh pot of coffee.
Thanks for all the info Dorothy,You certainly put a lot of work into your research.. I have to admit not being a true knitter these days..
ReplyDeleteI have found that if I knit into the back of the stitch when making the band It was firmer and looked ok. My biggest problem is TENSION..
I was actually looking for a very stretchy method and feel that the third one is the best. The pic was scanned and cropped so its very close-up. The little sample looks quite neat and if you look at it from the bottom you can see it follows the plain and purl stitches in a sort of zig zag pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhen reading patterns they kept asking for "cable cast on" so I finally had a look at YouTube yesterday - seems I have been doing this without a name all my knitting life ☺
ReplyDeleteBut it is very firm and I need a looser style for some areas so I'm off to check out the stretchy version - thanks