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This morning I got up and thought of this new way of cast-on. You know how it is sometimes, if you thought about it, someone else may have done it too. So although, I thought about it myself, I'm not sure whether I can claim it of my own. Nevertheless, here it is.

I call this cast-on technique as the "Zig-Zag Crochet Cast-on". It gives a full decorative edge and it minimizes curling as well. The purl side is flat.

Technique: Do 1 row of crochet cast-on technique. Yes, it's the same as the Latch Tool cast-on. Link to Diana Sullivan's tutorial is shown below the 1st photo. Repeat 2 more times going in the opposite direction. It's like 3 rows of crochet in a zig-zag way. You will end on the same side of the carriage. Thread the yarn into the carriage and carry on with your machine knitting. This is what it looks like:

Latch Tool Cast-on Tutorial:

Below is the finish look.

By the way, if you're curious about the stitch pattern way at the top of the last photo, it is the "sl1-k2tog-psso" done in machine knitting.

Happy Knitting!

 

[KateWood]

This cast on looks pretty in multiple colors as well

 

[Helgajr1]

that looks great ,i have to try this ..thanks for sharing

 

[Caggsie]

I did this last weekend in the middle of the knitting. Took off the knitting with a garter bar. Did two rows of cast on in contrast colour, re-hung the main knitting. It makes a nice textured element to the knitting and would look good with a few rows evenly spaced on a cuff or around the main body of the garment.

 

[Laurelbee]

I have not used this cast on for straight knitting, but it is beautiful used for a scalloped edge, and either transferring for lace border, or using a punch card. but will try this one especially with contrasting colors, and within the knitting itself xxx

 

[FearNoKnit]

It's very similar to the Alternate Crocheted Cast-On shown in "Hand Manipulated Stitches For Machine Knitters" by Susan Guagliumi on page 40.

 

[dolores angleton]

Really neat idea,have to try it.Especially in colors. Did you hand maipulate the ssk,psso ???

 

[susieknitter]

Well I have never seen it in any of my books or on videos so thanks for this Entity. I certainly will use it. It could be good for doing around the edge of a baby blanket.

 

[Chainstitcher]

Thank you for not keeping it to yourself! I can see possible uses for this in my future"

 

[apette]

I have used this cast on many times. I really love the look of it but sometimes the carriage has a hard time passing over the many rows.

 

[dwidget]

thanks so much for the tip. it looks so nice i must try it.

 

[susieknitter]

I have just tried it and it's great.

 

[MKjane]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Can something comparable be done at the top edge to get a matching look?

 

[brinawitch]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Can something comparable be done at the top edge to get a matching look?

i was thinking the same thing. how bout the side ... this is a neat cast on.

 

[Ingried]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
The edge looks beautiful.

I shall try is shortly.

I shall try casting on with multiple strands and see how that looks and acts.

Thank you again.

 

[itzzbarb]

Well isn't that a great technique, thank you for sharing! Very nice finish. Would you be willing to give us a tuorial on "sl1-k2tog-psso" on the knitting machine?

 

[MKjane]

I did this last weekend in the middle of the knitting. Took off the knitting with a garter bar. Did two rows of cast on in contrast colour, re-hung the main knitting. It makes a nice textured element to the knitting and would look good with a few rows evenly spaced on a cuff or around the main body of the garment.

How clever! Thanks for sharing this idea!

Is this the answer (somehow) for how to do a matching top edge?

 

[peanutpatty]

WhenI saw this I thought "What a neat idea for the bottom edge of a hat!" Gotta try it. Thanks!

 

[itzzbarb]

WhenI saw this I thought "What a neat idea for the bottom edge of a hat!" Gotta try it. Thanks!

Great suggestion!!

 

[30Knitter]

This morning I got up and thought of this new way of cast-on. You know how it is sometimes, if you thought about it, someone else may have done it too. So although, I thought about it myself, I'm not sure whether I can claim it of my own. Nevertheless, here it is.

I call this cast-on technique as the "Zig-Zag Crochet Cast-on". It gives a full decorative edge and it minimizes curling as well. The purl side is flat.

Technique: Do 1 row of crochet cast-on technique. Yes, it's the same as the Latch Tool cast-on. Link to Diana Sullivan's tutorial is shown below the 1st photo. Repeat 2 more times going in the opposite direction. It's like 3 rows of crochet in a zig-zag way. You will end on the same side of the carriage. Thread the yarn into the carriage and carry on with your machine knitting. This is what it looks like:

Latch Tool Cast-on Tutorial:

Below is the finish look.

By the way, if you're curious about the stitch pattern way at the top of the last photo, it is the "sl1-k2tog-psso" done in machine knitting.

Happy Knitting!

Looks same as old cast-on technique. 1. Latch tool crochet cast on, knit a row, 2. latch tool crochet cast on - between material and machine, knit a row, 3. latch tool crochet cast on - between material and machine, do 2 and 3 for the number of rows wanted, then continue knitting in the pattern of your choice.