• Alternating Cable (Seed Stitch) Cast on Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Tutorial – Alternating Cable / Seed Stitch Cast On

    This cast on is sometimes called the alternating cable cast on, or the seed stitch cast on. It's similar to the cable cast on, but alternates between knit and purl stitches. Before learning this cast on, you should know the knitted cast on and the cable cast on.

  • Cable Cast on Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Tutorial – Cable Cast On

    The Cable Cast On creates a firm edge that has a pretty, twisted appearance and doesn't stretch as much as other cast ons. I particularly love this cast on for washcloths. Before learning this cast on, you should know the knitted cast on. The cable cast on is very similar, but with one slight change.