This cast-on is stretchy and nearly invisible, and a good choice for things like cuff-down socks and hat brims – items that have ribbing and require some extra stretch.
A question came up when I was working this cast-on – can any rib combination work? I’ve tested it out, and the answer is yes. Just watch how the stitches are forming on the needle as you work them. Working multiple K or P stitches together can make a funny twist on the stitches, but they can be straightened out.
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What do you mean when you say it’s not a sturdy cast on?
Thanks!
Peggy – because it is so stretchy, it isn’t going to hold up to a lot of pressure, or provide structure to the garment.
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This reminds me of the Italian cast on, great for working 2 colour brioche.
Responding to Megan – Me too. It is also the way I cast on to do a tubular cast on.
Hmmm… I wonder if it’s possible to do this with your usual longtail cast on and backwards loop? I’m having a hard time grasping the yarn in my left had with the slingshot method and I’ve a pattern asking that I cast-on 150 st. using this method!