http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm savannahchik knits, sews, cooks Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-297 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:47:42 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-297 yyolig92b38pd5kp

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-296 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 20:02:45 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-296 There’s also something called a tubular cast-on which is used when you’re going to start with 1×1 rib, as I like at the top of my socks. There’s also a corresponding tubular or invisible bind-off for a 1×1 rib edge, and I found both in the technique instructions section at the back of an Interweave Knits.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-295 Thu, 27 May 2004 07:16:21 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-295 That was the first cast on I learned but I don’t care for the look of it. On a folded down sock, it wouldn’t bother me but otherwise I avoid it. My favorite it the long tail. I keep my tension best with that.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-294 Wed, 26 May 2004 17:25:56 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-294 I use this cast-on sometimes, usually when I have a lot of stitches to cast-on and I don’t want to deal with the long tail method. I actually find it a little on the firm side but I pull them tight.

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-293 Wed, 26 May 2004 11:46:36 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-293 I usually use long tail or cable cast on for most projects.
I do all my socks toe-up so I use a provisional crochet cast on. I always bind off at the cuff with a set of needles that are MUCH bigger than the main needles for the sock body. (I tend to cast off tightly!)
I love that ruffled edge look too!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-292 Wed, 26 May 2004 11:38:14 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-292 Until you suggested using the thumb cast-on for Smooch, I hadn’t used it on any projects since I was first learning to knit. It does seem particularly nice for Smooch’s ruffly border (which I did manage to knit–Thank you!!!) I usually use the long-tail for cuff-down socks, but I will have to try the thumb method as well…sounds good!

]]> http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there.htm/comment-page-1#comment-291 Wed, 26 May 2004 09:46:30 +0000 http://savannahchik.com/2004/05/almost-there/#comment-291 Hey Jody-
Do tell. How does one do a thumb cast on? If it is too difficult to explain or you can’t find a link with the info. I’ll take a lesson next Monday. Will miss all of you this Memorial Day. Can’t wait to see your progress on June 7th!!
Louise

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