{"id":5182,"date":"2012-12-18T01:35:44","date_gmt":"2012-12-18T09:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/?p=5182"},"modified":"2019-10-26T07:07:42","modified_gmt":"2019-10-26T14:07:42","slug":"how-to-knit-the-alternating-cable-cast-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/how-to-knit-the-alternating-cable-cast-on\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover.jpg\" alt=\"How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast On\" title=\"How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast On\" width=\"620\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover.jpg 850w, https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-cover.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the alternating cable cast on. This technique for starting a project is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/cable-cast-on\/\" title=\"How to Knit The Cable Cast On\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cable cast on<\/a>. It creates a nice durable edge, but has be adapted for ribbing. It&rsquo;s horizontal stretch make it perfect for hat brims and sock and sweater sleeve cuffs. <!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-xphgoutbgq465d813a81c176920436277\">\n<span class=\"arve-inner\">\n<span class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 510 \/ 287\">\n<span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.274510%\"><\/span><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-xphgoutbgq465d813a81c176920436277\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xphGoutbgq4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xphGoutbgq4?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/newstitchaday.com\\\/how-to-knit-the-alternating-cable-cast-on\\\/#arve-youtube-xphgoutbgq465d813a81c176920436277\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\\\/embed\\\/xphGoutbgq4?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0\"}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<section id=\"materials\">\n<h2>Materials Used in this Tutorial<\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md- col-sm- col-xs- col-lg-offset-  one-half\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialyarn.com\/erin-worsted-3-ply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-imperial-yarn-erin-rain-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Imperial Yarn Erin Rain\" title=\"Imperial Yarn Erin Rain\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5188\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-imperial-yarn-erin-rain.jpg\"><\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialyarn.com\/erin-worsted-3-ply\" title=\"Imperial Yarn Erin: Worsted 3-Ply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Imperial Yarn Erin: Worsted 3-Ply<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><small>One of Imperial Stock Ranch&rsquo;s newest offerings, Erin is a terrific all-around medium worsted weight yarn. It is especially nice for color work and textured stitch patterns. Available in eight colors as well as Natural and is a great choice for hand dye projects.<\/small><br>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md- col-sm- col-xs- col-lg-offset- one-half-last\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skacelknitting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Nadelspiel-4-bamboo-webthumb-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Addi Natura Double Pointed Needles\" title=\"Addi Natura Double Pointed Needles\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5189\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Nadelspiel-4-bamboo-webthumb.jpg\"><\/a>\n<h3>Addi Natura Double Pointed Needles<\/h3>\n<p><small>Addi Natura double pointed needles are crafted from strong bamboo stock, and are smooth for effortless knitting. The are available in both 6&Prime; and 8&Prime; lengths!<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[clear]\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md- col-sm- col-xs- col-lg-offset-  one-half\">\n<h4>Sponsored by:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialyarn.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Imperial_Yarn_Logo_non-distressed_500px_wide-300x260.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Imperial_Yarn_Logo_non-distressed_500px_wide\" width=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5184\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Imperial_Yarn_Logo_non-distressed_500px_wide.png\"><\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md- col-sm- col-xs- col-lg-offset- one-half-last\">\n<h4>Sponsored by:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/skacelknitting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/skacel_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Skacel Collection, Inc. Logo\" title=\"Skacel Collection, Inc. Logo\" width=\"280\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5071\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/skacel_logo.jpg\"><\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n[clear]\n<section id=\"techniques\">\n<strong>Skill:<\/strong> Advanced Beginner<br>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"instructions\">\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 1<\/div>\n<p>Make a slip knot and place it on your left needle.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 2<\/div>\n<p>Insert your right needle into the slip knot, knitwise, wrap the right needle with the working yarn, and pull through the slip knot.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 3<\/div>\n<p>Draw some slack through the stitch. You should now have an elongated loop. Place this loop on the tip of your left needle and tighten.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 4<\/div>\n<p>insert right needle purlwise between last 2 sts on left needle, and pull through the stitches.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 5<\/div>\n<p>Draw some slack through the stitch. You should now have an elongated loop. Place this loop on the tip of your left needle and tighten.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 6<\/div>\n<p>Insert your working yarn inbetween the two stitches on your needle, knitwise, wrap the right needle with the working yarn, and pull through the stitches.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"label\">Step 7<\/div>\n<p>Draw some slack through the stitch. You should now have an elongated loop. Place this loop on the tip of your left needle and tighten.<\/p><\/li>\n<li class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"label\">Tip<\/div>\n<p>The recessed sts will be purl sts, and the protruding sts will be knit<br>\nsts.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p><em>Repeat steps 4-7 until you have cast on your desired number of stitches.<\/em><\/p>\n<section id=\"amazon-link\">\n<div class=\"photo\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1603427244\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1603427244&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=nestada-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/ws.assoc-amazon.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1603427244&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=nestada-20\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/ws.assoc-amazon.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1603427244&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=nestada-20\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=nestada-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1603427244\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=nestada-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1603427244\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<h2>Like This Stitch?<\/h2>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1603427244\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1603427244&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=nestada-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cast On, Bind Off<\/a> for more great techniques just like the ones on this site!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"stitch-photos\">\n<h2>Swatch Photos<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5192\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on.jpg\" alt=\"Example of the Alternating Cable Cast On\" title=\"Example of the Alternating Cable Cast On\" width=\"620\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on.jpg 800w, https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/nsad-alternating-cable-cast-on.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of the Alternating Cable Cast On (Click for Larger)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n[sidebar alias=&rdquo;after-post&rdquo; ]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the alternating cable cast on. This technique for starting a project is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/cable-cast-on\/\" title=\"How to Knit The Cable Cast On\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cable cast on<\/a>. It creates a nice durable edge, but has be adapted for ribbing. It&#8217;s horizontal stretch make it perfect for hat brims and sock and sweater sleeve cuffs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"stitch-attributes":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5182"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5182\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5182"},{"taxonomy":"stitch-attributes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newstitchaday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stitch-attributes?post=5182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}