Cast on at beg of next 2 rows..

cheley · 03-07-2008, 01:44 PM

Hi everyone, I am using the backward loop to cast on 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, I am ok on the Knit side, however my next row just happens to be a p row....So, do I use the same backward loop? Cause it's lookin real "loopy"...Thanks for your help. Cheley

cam90066 · 03-07-2008, 06:58 PM

I prefer the cable or knit CO as they're sturdier and none of the 'loopy' effect. Have you tried either of those?

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cheley · 03-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by cam90066

I prefer the cable or knit CO as they're sturdier and none of the 'loopy' effect. Have you tried either of those?

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Nope, would either work on the "beg" of an established row? In other words I have to cast on an additional 4 sts on 2 rows...Thanks

psquidy · 03-07-2008, 07:41 PM

Use the cable cast on. It would work. You'll like it better.

cam90066 · 03-07-2008, 07:43 PM

Cable and knit CO are created from an existing stitch, which you have, and work well in this application.

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cheley · 03-07-2008, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by cam90066

Cable and knit CO are created from an existing stitch, which you have, and work well in this application.

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On Cable cast-on you start with a "slip knot" please tell me how (if I have existing sts) this would work...I am knitting a sleeve (actually finished)now I am casting on additional sts too begin the "side" of the garment(cast on4 sts at beg of next 2 rows) work even end with WS SHAPE RIGHT FRONT... (this is where I am)It's a shrug done on 2 needles/one piece So, that's why I did a backward loop, to get 4 more CAST ON sts...Any thoughts

suzeeq · 03-07-2008, 08:22 PM

Instead of starting with the slip knot, go to the next instructions for the CO where you'd already have 2 sts on the needle.

cheley · 03-07-2008, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by suzeeq

Instead of starting with the slip knot, go to the next instructions for the CO where you'd already have 2 sts on the needle.

Thanks!!! Now back to my original question...my next row (row 2) is a "purl" row, which is also the RS of my work ( I am working in Reverse Stockinette) can/should I use this "cast on" on this side? Will I get my "bumps" Thank you

cam90066 · 03-07-2008, 09:56 PM

You can certainly use it as the CO sts will be in your seam.

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suzeeq · 03-08-2008, 03:47 AM

Yes, go ahead, the CO sts likely won't show so much as to disturb look of the purl side.