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Old 07-10-2006, 07:35 PM   #1
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casting on in 1x1 ribbing?
My pattern requires me to cast on in 1x1 ribbing. Whats the best way to do this? I've always just used the long tail method
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Old 07-11-2006, 12:44 AM   #2
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I think the pattern wants you to cast on so it's stretchy enough for ribbing. Some cast on methods are too tight. I use the long tail and alternate cable cast on, and both work really well for ribbing. The videos are on t