Learning how to cast on using the Cable method will give you a beautiful firm rope edging whether you are a beginner or have been using another method for some time. It will not stretch and go 'baggy' and looks great with a rib, stocking or garter stitch.
The first step is to make a slip knot. I tend to hold the tail end of the yarn between my thumb and index finger and wrap the yarn twice around my first two fingers, crossing over the top of my fingers.
The next step is to pick up your knitting needle and place it under the lower of the two yarns.
Flip the needle to the other side so that the yarn crosses.
Remove your fingers and pull the loop on the needle until the knot tightens.
Holding the yarn attached to the ball, pull the needle and the slip knot will tighten. Pick up the other needle and wrap the yarn around your fingers.
Holding the tail between your left thumb and index finger, place the needle behind the first stitch. Not into the first stitch, as this can create a loose, baggy stitch.
Wrap the yarn around the right hand needle, moving in a clockwise direction, under the needle, up and over the needle.
Bring the new loop through towards you and place the left hand needle into the loop from under the stitch. This gives a nice twist to the stitch.
Place the right hand needle behind the new stitch before you tighten the yarn. This will give you nice even stitches that are the correct tension. Repeat the previous four steps to cast on your required number of stitches.
As you can see this method of casting on gives a beautiful foundation to your knitting.
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