This cast-on is great for the brim of hats, and can be easily substituted in if the hat pattern calls for a regular 2×2 rib.
You can see my 1×1 Tubular Cast-On video here.
Instructions for working this cast-on:
1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches you need.
2. Starting at the slip knot end with a knit row, knit 4 rows of stockinette stitch (knit a row. purl a row).
3. Remove the provisional cast-on and slip those stitches on to another needle, line up those needles.
4. Knit 2 knit stitches from the front needle, 2 purls from the back needle, repeat those Ks and Ps across all of the stitches.
5. If you are joining in-the-round, this is the time to join in-the-round.
The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
The needles I use for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs.
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Gorgeous finish and will definitely use this on hats. Thank you for clear instructions.
I love this. Just beautiful! Would this also be a good cast on for socks knit from the cuff down? Thanks!!
I may just having a mental block on how this will work, but how do you translate this to circular needles, to do in the round, like with a brim of a hat? I love the look of the edge!
Hi, Staci
I made some hats and wanted to use a tubular 2X2 rib cast on, so I watched YouTube. I like the way you showed how to do it better. Thank you for the video.
By the way, your new puppy is adorable!
I would like to see how this is worked on a circular needle. Good video but it’s worked on a flat piece and recommended for hats?
Carol – here is my video on joining in the round. After you work all of the steps for this CO, this is the last thing you do to use this CO in a hat (or any other CO in a hat): https://youtu.be/vMncPOeK29Y
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